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26/09/2025 17:15

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RNS Number : 0825B  Compagnie de Saint-Gobain  26 September 2025

 

SAINT-GOBAIN has INAUGURATEd THE FIRST 100% RENEWABLE
ELECTRICITY PLASTERBOARD PLANT IN NORTH AMERICA

 

Saint-Gobain has today inaugurated its CertainTeed plasterboard plant in
Sainte-Catherine, near Montreal, Canada, which is now fully electrified and
powered by hydroelectricity. This site becomes the first zero-carbon (scope 1
and 2) plasterboard plant in North America and the largest in the world to be
fully powered by electricity.

 

The launch of a new production line at the existing plant, along with
equipment modernization, has enabled a 40% increase in production capacity
while reducing energy consumption by 30% and CO₂ emissions by approximately
44,000 tons per year.

"This ambitious project strengthens our leadership position in light
construction in Canada and meets the strong local demand for sustainable
solutions. It accelerates our growth in the country, where we have tripled in
size in 3 years", explains Mark Rayfield, CEO Saint-Gobain North America.

This 100% renewable electricity plasterboard plant is the Group's second after
the one in Fredrikstad, Norway, inaugurated in 2023
(https://www.saint-gobain.com/sites/saint-gobain.com/files/media/document/20230406_NZC%20plasterboard_VA.pdf)
. This initiative is a new clear manifestation of Saint-Gobain's commitment to
achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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, celebrating its 360(th) anniversary
in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose "MAKING THE WORLD A
BETTER HOME".

 

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024

More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

 

For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit www.saint-gobain.com
(http://www.saint-gobain.com) and follow us on X @saintgobain
(https://twitter.com/saintgobain)

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