US Siding Production Goes Green: Saint-Gobain Achieves 96% Emission Cut

US Siding Production Goes Green: Saint-Gobain Achieves 96% Emission Cut

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has initiated very low carbon production of siding at its US manufacturing sites in Kansas, Georgia, and Maryland, resulting in a remarkable 96% reduction in scope 1 and 2 emissions. This achievement is driven by the electrification of manufacturing processes and the use of 100% renewable electricity. The company plans to convert all US siding manufacturing sites to net-zero emission facilities in the coming years. This move aligns with Saint-Gobain’s broader sustainability goals, including securing renewable energy sources to cover over 70% of electricity demand across its North American industrial sites by 2025. Overall, this underscores Saint-Gobain’s commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050, further solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable construction.

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, 15-Mar-2024 — /EuropaWire/ —  Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, announces the launch of its very low carbon production initiative for siding at its manufacturing facilities across the United States. Through a significant reduction of 96% in scope 1 and 2 emissions, this milestone is a testament to the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

The achievement is made possible by the electrification of manufacturing processes at key sites in McPherson (Kansas), Social Circle (Georgia), and Williamsport (Maryland), all powered by 100% renewably-sourced electricity. Saint-Gobain aims to replicate this success across all its US siding manufacturing sites, transitioning them into net zero emission production facilities within the coming years.

This initiative aligns with Saint-Gobain’s broader sustainability strategy, which includes Power Purchase Agreements covering over 70% of electricity demand at its industrial sites in North America by 2025. By committing to reducing CO2 emissions, the company aims to achieve net zero emissions across scopes 1, 2, and 3 by 2050.

Saint-Gobain’s track record in sustainability includes groundbreaking achievements such as net zero production of glass in France, plasterboard in Norway, and very low carbon production of glass wool in Finland. These efforts reinforce Saint-Gobain’s global leadership in sustainable construction and its pivotal role in fostering a carbon-neutral economy.

About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

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