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RNS Number : 5826L  Compagnie de Saint-Gobain  16 May 2022

 

 

 

 

SAINT-GOBAIN ACHIEVES THE FIRST ZERO-CARBON PRODUCTION OF FLAT GLASS IN THE
WORLD

Saint-Gobain has become the first player in the world to achieve zero carbon
production of flat glass.

 

This technological feat was achieved last week by using 100% recycled glass
(cullet) and 100% green energy, produced from biogas and decarbonized
electricity. It was implemented for one week in Saint-Gobain's flat glass
manufacturing plant in Aniche, northern France.

 

By mobilizing the network of partners developed by Saint-Gobain, the focus was
placed on circularity, with the use of 100% cullet from end-of-life glass from
renovation or demolition sites and from production offcuts. The Group's
industrial and research teams succeeded in adjusting all of the furnace's
technical parameters to this dual challenge of operating with 100% recycled
material and 100% biogas, while ensuring the right optical quality of the
glass. This pilot production demonstrates Saint-Gobain's capacity for
innovation throughout the value chain.

 

This achievement is a clear demonstration of Saint-Gobain's commitment to
reach carbon neutrality by 2050. It complements the Group's investment
announced last year to build the world's first carbon neutral plasterboard
plant in Norway. It further strengthens the Group's position as the worldwide
leader in light and sustainable construction and its leading role in helping
to build 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".

€44.2 billion in sales in 2021

166,000 employees, locations in 75 countries

Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

For more information about Saint-Gobain,

visit www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on Twitter @saintgobain

 

 

 

 

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