Our Policies,

Zero work-related accidents,
Zero occupational illness,
Zero non-recovered waste!

"Producing and distributing materials for the future,
in positions of competitive leadership, for profitable growth."
Jean-Louis Beffa, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain


Products & Services

BUILDINGS THAT PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

Saint-Gobain produces building materials that, once installed, allow far more energy to be saved than was required for their manufacturing. They therefore contribute significantly both to energy savings and to reducing overall emissions of greenhouse gases.

Low-emission double glazing offers three times better thermal insulation than standard double glazing, thanks to an invisible metallic layer applied to one of the two glass panes, which acts as a thermal barrier.

MATERIALS FOR RENEWABLE ENERGY

The Group manufactures glass threads and fabrics for reinforcing wind turbine blades. Because these blades have very precise specifications and require leading-edge quality and reliability, reinforcing them is a demanding application with high added value, for which glass threads offer an optimal solution.

RECYCLING OR REUSING PRODUCTS AT THE END OF THEIR LIFE-CYCLE

Most of the materials produced by the Group are recyclable, especially glass and cast iron, which makes them environment-friendly.


In the Ceramics & Plastics Division, Valoref is already the European leader for recycling decommissioned glass furnaces. The company's all-inclusive offerings include selective demolition of furnaces, on-site sorting and removal of demolition waste, as well as advice and technical assistance.

Product & Services

MATERIALS FOR DRINKING WATER SUPPLY AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT

By their very nature, the products of the Pipe Division contribute to sustainable development, by making it possible to carry drinking water and to evacuate waste water. The Division's first area of expertise was in the setting up of urban drinking water networks.

Over the past twenty years, a new application has appeared. As the urban centers of developing countries expanded, their water supply had to be sought further and further afield.

ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF CLEAN TECHNOLOGY

Glass threads serve to make composite materials, which are widely used in vehicle dashboards and interiors.

Thanks to their lightness, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions, in addition to their rustproof properties and high resistance, these composites meet the highest standards for performance, safety and environmental soundness.