Saint-Gobain, committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, announced that the Science Based Targets initiative has approved its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets as consistent with the organization’s new net zero standard and the Paris Climate Agreement. Saint-Gobain is the first company in its sector worldwide to receive this approval since the introduction of the new standard at the end of last year.
“For Saint-Gobain, social and environmental responsibility is a long-term commitment and with a continuous process towards excellence. This recognition validates Saint-Gobain's commitments in the fight against climate change, with the aim of maximizing the positive impact the Group brings to its customers and minimizing its own environmental footprint,” says Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility of Saint-Gobain.