Sustainability Pillars | Surface Solutions

Sustainability is at the core of what we do, we have clear commitments built around five pillars:

Position sustainability as a driver for growth

Decarbonisation of our customers’ applications
By 2030 100% of products covered by Environmental product declaration / Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14040)
Circular economy, recycling services, eco-innovation

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Limit our environmental footprint

By 2030 reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions by -33% (Scope 1 and 2)*
-50% water withdrawal and reuse by 2030
-80% of non-valorised residues by 2030
Reduction of waste to landfill, and reuse and recycle

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Take actions across the supply chain

Reduction of -16% CO2 value chain emissions by 2030 (Scope 3)**
Decarbonizing our transportation
100% of packaging recyclable, >30% of recycled or bio-sourced packaging content by 2030

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SOLUTIONS WITH END-USERS' SAFETY, HEALTH, COMFORT AND WELLBEING AT HEART

Customer centricity on safety, health, comfort & wellbeing
Surface solutions to reduce vibration, noise, dust, VOC and odour
Solutions that are more respectful of the environment and the people
100% REACH compliant

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ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

Awareness and education programmes
Ambassador networks and employee ideation

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* CALCULATION METHOD: 2025 vs 2010 at isoproduction 2010/2030 vs 2017 in absolute terms
** including transport (upstream & downstream), purchases of goods and services

Saint-Gobain Abrasives publishes the world’s first EPDs for abrasive products

Saint-Gobain Abrasives publishes the world’s first Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for abrasive products – a groundbreaking sustainability milestone, achieved through Norton cutting & grinding discs.

NORTON SWITCHES TO 100% RECYCLED PACKAGING!

Empowering Employee Well-being: Kolo Abrasives Achieves ISO 45003 Certification

ISO 45003 is the world’s first international standard providing guidelines for managing psychological health in the workplace

NORTON UNVEILS GAME-CHANGING ABRASIVE BELTS AND FIBRE DISCS

Saint-Gobain Abrasives, operating under the Norton brand, introduces its latest innovation in abrasive technology: RazorStar®. Made with precision-engineered shaped ceramic grain, Norton RazorStar® abrasive belts and fibre discs redefine metal grinding, preparation, bevelling, and deburring applications across various industries

Training for 24 women from disadvantaged backgrounds

For three months, they were trained in painting, sanding and polishing at specialized schools, Norton workshops and those of its partners. They also received financial assistance, psychological support and career guidance.

Decarbonization, a collective challenge

Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions' Supplier Green Deal

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The new Norton Clipper Battery range is poised to redefine construction applications by offering a selection of powerful and versatile tools that deliver uncompromising performance.

Abrasives EMEA launch new Norton Clipper Floor Solutions

The New Norton Clipper Floor Solutions Range offers a complete floor treatment solution, from floor grinding machines to wood sanding and cleaning, with a wide range of tools and vacuum cleaners.

Powerhouses and the Future of Energy

Saint-Gobain held a ribbon-cutting for the new powerhouse

Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions invests in ISYBOT

Paris, 14th June 2023 - ISYBOT, a French start-up designing collaborative robots for ... CALAO FINANCE). Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions invests in ISYBOT ...