[#InternationalDayOfForests] 🌳 How can we reconcile construction and forest preservation? 🎙️ On the occasion of the International Day of Forests, we spoke with Jean-Max Peronne, Wood Policy Expert at Saint-Gobain. 🏗️ In this interview, he discusses the Group’s commitments to promote responsible forest resource management, ensure wood traceability, and contribute to the preservation of forest ecosystems. 📄 To learn more, discover our commitments for forests: https://lnkd.in/ezi7dwJF
Saint-Gobain
Wholesale Building Materials
Courbevoie, Île-de-France 1,134,660 followers
About us
About Saint-Gobain : Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services adapted to the residential, non-residential and infrastructure markets. Its integrated and innovative solutions provide sustainability, performance and well-being for its customers. The Group is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”. €46.5 billion in sales in 2025 162,000 employees, locations in 80 countries Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050
- Industry
- Wholesale Building Materials
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Courbevoie, Île-de-France
- Type
- Public Company
- Specialties
- Building materials and solutions, Construction Products, Flat Glass, Building Distribution, and High-Performance Materials
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12, Place de l'iris
Courbevoie, Île-de-France 92400, FR
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Groenloseweg 28
Eibergen, Gelderland 7151 HW, NL
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Old Johannesburg Rd
Centurion, Gauteng 0157, ZA
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[#FoundingTheFuture] 👋 We’re back with a brand-new issue of "Founding the Future", your monthly pulse on the world of sustainable construction. Follow us as we shift the spotlight from how we build to how we rebuild. Did you know that 80% of the building stock we’ll have in 2050 already exists today? In our cover story, we show why scaling thermal retrofits is a collaborative affair. Also in this issue: 📐 Our long-lasting commitment to supporting architects and why it matters 🔇 The innovation making "quiet" the new luxury (hint: it's no thicker than your smartphone!) 👶 How our team in India is supporting new parents with an on-site crèche 🚰 A behind-the-scenes look at the industrial know-how behind one of your kitchen's favorite. 📥 Stay informed! Hit “subscribe” to join the conversation and take construction to the next level.
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[#MIPIM2026] At the MIPIM partner event organized by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), Pascal EVEILLARD, Director of Sustainable Construction at Saint-Gobain, will speak on: 💬 “De-risk Housing: Capital Will Follow” Transforming uncertainty into opportunity in affordable and sustainable housing markets 📌 On the agenda: - Reducing political and regulatory risk - Climate resilience as a lever for value - Financial innovation and capital structuring - Accelerating public-private partnerships 📍 Palais des Festivals et des Congrès de Cannes 🗓️ March 10 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 🎟️Reserve your seats now: https://lnkd.in/eA5peSyk
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[#Innovation] 🔬At Saint-Gobain, innovation knows no borders. Across the world, our R&D teams imagine the construction materials of tomorrow every day, more high performing and more sustainable. 🚀An ambition driven by an international network of experts, women and men alike, who make innovation a key force for transformation in construction. 🔎As we will celebrate, this week, the #WomenInScience, learn more about our R&D centers: https://lnkd.in/eFGHXgGq Saint-Gobain Research Paris Saint-Gobain Research India Saint-Gobain Research Compiegne Saint-Gobain Research North America Saint-Gobain Research Provence Saint-Gobain Research (Shanghai) Co. Ltd. Saint-Gobain Research Germany
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Your 2026 roadmap starts here. The latest edition of Future under Construction presents an in-depth analysis of six concrete, actionable levers to accelerate sustainable construction in 2026. Also in this issue: 💧 Engineering resilient solutions for critical water infrastructure in Scotland 🏗️ Expert perspectives on the rapid expansion of green building across Latin America 🎙️ What do clients expect after 360 years? Insights into trust, long-term partnerships, and value creation 🔊 Why acoustics matter for health—and Saint-Gobain’s contribution to UNESCO’s Week of Sound 📩 From ambition to execution: subscribe to join the discussion and stay ahead of the structural trends shaping the future of construction.
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[#Event] 📍 Saint-Gobain will be in Davos from January 19 to 23. 💡 The Group will host a "Sustainable Construction Talk" with Benoit BAZIN, Chairman and CEO of Saint-Gobain, bringing together decision-makers and leaders committed to advancing sustainable construction. 🤝 A unique opportunity to exchange views, share experiences, and explore future perspectives in the spirit of the global dialogue that defines Davos.
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✨ Bonne année 2026 ! ✨ 🎉 Alors que nous entamons ce nouveau chapitre, l’équipe Saint-Gobain vous adresse ses meilleurs vœux. Que 2026 soit riche en projets ambitieux, en collaborations fructueuses et en réussites collectives. 🚀 Portée par notre plan stratégique Lead & Grow, cette période sera l’occasion de renforcer notre leadership, d’innover ensemble et de transformer chaque opportunité en impact durable. 🤝 À nos collègues, clients et partenaires, merci pour votre engagement, votre confiance et votre énergie. Ensemble, continuons à bâtir un monde plus durable et inspirant pour tous.
Bonne année 2026 !
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[#Megatrends] 👋 Time to wrap up! Before you head off for the holidays, grab a cup of sustainable insights and settle in for the end-of-year issue of Future under Construction! With 2026 just around the corner, this edition looks into the (very near) future and explores three megatrends set to shape construction and the world next year. From the global housing challenge to decarbonization, resilience, and circularity, our cover story explains why the construction industry will be in a race against the clock and why collaboration and innovation will be more critical than ever. Also in this issue: 💡 Smart glass that adapts to your needs 🎙️ A candid conversation on accelerating sustainability at scale 🤝 Partnerships driving innovation on the ground 🏗️ Concrete solutions to housing challenges across Europe 📩 Keep up with the forces shaping the future of construction. Hit “subscribe”!
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[#BuildingImpact] 👋 Hot off the press! We’re back with the newest issue of Founding the Future, your monthly source for all things #sustainable #construction. How can the construction industry create a positive impact for communities worldwide? The answer lies in redefining what “community” really means: not just a building’s users, but also the construction ecosystem, the workforce, and society at large. Dive into this month’s cover story to see how the construction world can put social impact at the heart of every decision. Also in this issue: 💡 A look at Saint-Gobain's brand-new strategic plan, Lead & Grow 🐻❄️ A very special kind of polar bear! 🧘 Our teams’ tips for caring for mental health 📩 Stay informed! Hit “subscribe” to keep up with the world of sustainable construction.
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[#COP30] 🏗️As a key player in sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain is proud to contribute to the conversations shaping climate action at COP30 Brazil. 🗣️Throughout the week, our leaders will speak at several high-level events, engaging with partners across sectors to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon built environment. ⬇️Discover our full program and speaking engagements in our dedicated event page. 🇧🇷 Saint-Gobain Brasil