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ONE AMBITION: TO IMPROVE THE WELL-BEING OF ALL
1. The Group and its environment
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development. It is consistent with the Saint-Gobain rebranding that took place in 2016.
The matrix reflects both the Group’s strong identity and the more specific challenges associated with its Activities and its local
A summary table of the measures adopted and the Group’s policies and commitments to address the challenges of CSR is
included in chapter 5, section 2.1: non-financial results.
MATERIALITY MATRIX
LEVEL 1
MOST STRATEGIC CSR CHALLENGES
LEVEL 2
IMPORTANT CSR CHALLENGES
LEVEL 3
MODERATE IMPORTANCE CSR CHALLENGES
LEVEL 1
MOST STRATEGIC CSR CHALLENGES
LEVEL 2
IMPORTANT CSR CHALLENGES
LEVEL 3
MODERATE IMPORTANCE CSR CHALLENGES
Anticipation of
climate change risks
Reduction of
carbon footprint
Energy efficiency
solutions
Local partnerships
for new locations
Local synergies
with stakeholders
Investment on
growing markets
Responsible
advocacy practices
Compliance
culture
Responsible
Purchasing
Health and safety
Codevelopment
partnerships
in industry markets
Digital transformation
for customers
Circular
economy
Digital transformation for
operational efficiency
Operational efficiency
and profitability
Open innovation
Employees
development
Multi-comfort
solutions
tailored to
individual
needs
Strong brands
inspiring customers’
confidence
Teams
diversity
Building science
and multi-comfort
evaluation
VISION OF GROUP MANAGEMENT
Creation of local value
STAKEHOLDER EXPECTATIONS