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5 2016 RESULTS AND OUTLOOK FOR 2017 2. Non-financial results

2.2

DEVELOPMENT GOALS INTEGRATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE

Group’s strategy, which made it easier to integrate the SDGs

into Saint-Gobain’s objectives.

with the Group’s strategy and activities: The 17 SDGs were subdivided into three levels of alignment has levers of action, either via its activity or its value chain; SDGs aligned with the strategy: those where the Group ‹ Group activity: those where Saint-Gobain has limited moderately aligned SGDs or in connection with a specific ‹ levers of action; impact. non-priority SDGs: those where the Group has little or no ‹

and its understanding of its value chain. CSR is central to the Chapter 2, Section 2.1.5), the Group’s stakeholder dialogue, approach to CSR, building on the materiality analysis (see Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) into its In 2016, Saint-Gobain finalized the integration of the United

The following table lists and explains the SDGs that are aligned with the Group’s strategy.

UN Sustainable Development Goal SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth strong institutions SDG 16: Peace, justice and

Saint-Gobain impacts

Main indicators

Challenges

Responsible practices

for the Group. compliance program also illustrate the importance of CSR decent working conditions. The Group’s governance and its specifically incorporates the fight against forced labor, and the whole of its value chain. The Responsible Purchasing policy The Group’s commitment to human rights takes into account with the performance of sustainable construction solutions. production impacts and increasing the benefits associated emissions. The Group’s contribution covers both reducing combating climate change and specifically, a net reduction Saint-Gobain believes that diversity is an asset for the Group, discrimination through training and its management reference and makes efforts to overcome stereotypes and potential Action and innovation by the Group are centered around in CO 2 the products and solutions developed or distributed by employees, subcontractors, suppliers, customers and users of the Group. ensure consideration of risks throughout its value chain: Health and safety are core values for the Group. Its policies brand promise: to design, manufacture and distribute materials the future of all. The same is true of its mission: to create great which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and The perfect illustration of Saint-Gobain’s commitment is its challenges of contributing to the emergence of sustainable cities living places and improve daily life by combining the dual consumption by addressing individual expectations in terms with the solutions brought to market, and encouraging sustainable options offered by digital technology, is an essential component for the Group. High-quality training, particularly the use of new affecting the context in which Saint-Gobain operates. in addressing the social, economic and technological changes The professional development of its employees is a priority structures for the Group’s local contribution. the world. The General Delegations provide the operational its desire to develop locally appropriate markets throughout The Group’s strategy and organizational structure demonstrate bases. All types of diversity are covered. of comfort and wellbeing.

reporting; Human rights Responsible Purchasing reporting

Climate change

environmental reporting; Carbon commitment; Top 100 Global

and infrastructure SDG 9: Industry, innovation SDG 13: Climate action

Innovators

Diversity

SDG 5: Gender equality SDG 10: Reduced inequalities

reporting Diversity index; diversity

Health and Safety

SDG 3: Good health and well-being

product stewardship TRAR; Responsible Purchasing reporting;

and health/safety. benefits in terms of carbon challenges, included the Group’s CSR distributed to help with Solutions developed and

communities SDG 11: Sustainable cities and consumption and production SDG 12: Responsible

Multi-Comfort projects; Product stewardship; WCM environmental reporting;

Operational excellence

SDG 4: Quality education

on training Loyalty index; reporting

Creation of local value

SDG 1: No poverty

Indirect jobs and jobs community reporting generated; local

economic growth SDG 8: Decent work and

commitments Evidence and

A concordance table of the indicators is available on the Saint-Gobain website

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