- Increased indirect costs from carbon pricing mechanisms (EU ETS).
- Increased direct costs from increased energy and raw material prices.
- Decreased revenues due to reduced production capacity from acute physical risks (flooding).
Saint-Gobain
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Saint-Gobain disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 39.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 8.4M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 1.4M tCO2e/year (market-based); Scope 3: 29.8M tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
39.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2022
Energy Use
41.9M MWh/year
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 8.4M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 1.4M tCO2e/year (market-based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 29.8M tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2022 | 39.6M tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3) |
| 2020 | 10.4 Mt CO2e (Scope 1+2) in 2020; 17.4 Mt CO2e (Scope 3) in 2020 |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- First worldwide zero-carbon glass production (Scopes 1 & 2) in France using 100% recycled glass, biogas, and renewable electricity.
- First zero-carbon plasterboard plant (Scopes 1 & 2) in North America (Montreal) announced.
- Reduced raw material consumption by more than 25% at Huntsville site, reducing Scope 3 emissions by nearly 4700 tonnes CO2eq.
- Eliminated fossil fuels from Scanpac factories in Sweden by switching to electric heating and forklifts and installing solar panels.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 50% in 2030 compared to 2017.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce CO2 emissions by 33% (Scopes 1+2) by 2030 compared to 2017.
- Reduce Scope 3 emissions by 16% by 2030 compared to 2017.
- Increase share of sustainable products in total sales to 75% by 2025.
🔭 Long-term
- Net-zero emissions by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityCircular Economy