Saint Gobain - Registration document 2016

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and not recovered waste Minimize the quantities of production waste b) The priority waste management actions initially relate to a reduction in the quantities of production waste generated. They then relate to the recovery of production waste recovered internally. Waste is landfilled as a last resort, if no other solution is possible. internally, followed by the promotion of external recovery industries (reuse, recycling or, failing that, recovery of energy by incineration) for production waste that cannot be Progress in the reduction of production waste achieved on certain Group sites shows that “zero non-recovered waste” is waste category. This project makes it possible to recover production waste previously sent to the landfill center, in the form of a new product: floor tiles used locally. an achievable ambition. In 2016, Saint-Gobain Gypsum in Laem Chabang, Thailand, was awarded an Environment Emerald for an exemplary project in the raw materials and with the help of external local partners. Activities, so that the waste from one becomes the raw materials of another. Some working groups to promote the cooperation between Activities are organized to make it. The Group is also involved in the creation of recycling networks The Group is also developing the recovery of waste between is set at 50%. Between 2010 and 2016, the Group recorded at The goal for reducing non-recycled waste during 2010-2025 a 7.9% reduction in the quantity of non-recycled waste, i.e. 15.8% progress toward acheving this goal.

account comparisons made on processes between different sites involved in the same Activity. progress objectives and procedures for monitoring the management of energy, atmospheric emissions, climate change and associated risks. These objectives take into Each site concerned based on its Activity has to define of A- on the CDP Climate change questionnaire (97B in 2015). 2003 in the CDP Climate Change, whose aim is to encourage businesses to draw up detailed reports on risks and opportunities concerning climate change and to report the results transparently. In 2016, Saint-Gobain obtained a score The Group’s commitment to energy efficiency and a reduction in its CO 2 emissions has led it to participate since decarbonization of carbonates in the glass fusion processes). More than 88% of direct CO 2 emissions from the sites of the scope concerned are connected with the glass, cast iron and gypsum production activities. emissions result from the combustion of fossil fuels and chemical reactions used in the manufacturing processes (e.g. the connected with its industrial activities. These CO 2 Climate Managers have been appointed in the Activities that consume most energy. In 2016, these Energy and Climate Managers cover more than 95% of the Group’s energy consumption. To coordinate the actions for a reduction in energy consumption and CO 2 emissions (scopes 1 and 2), Energy and Energy efficiency is an essential factor of the environmental and financial performance of the Saint-Gobain sites that also makes it possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Group is making progress in this field by sharing the Best Techniques and Practices Available, to optimize existing equipment in particular. it possible to reduce energy consumption, particularly for glass fusion. In the case of flat glass, energy consumption is reduced by 3% when the percentage of cullet is increased from 20% to 30% of raw materials. This reduction in energy The use of recycled raw materials in the processes also makes electricity purchases (scope 2), several General Delegations and Activities have undertaken a voluntary measure to obtain electricity supplies from renewable sources. On its sites, Saint-Gobain is also developing projects using new energies In order to reduce the CO 2 emissions connected with consumption is accompanied by a reduction in CO 2 emissions (scope 1). (wind power, biomass, biogas, solar power, etc.). These developments may be made in association with external partners. The Group’s direct CO 2 emissions (scope 1) are mostly The Group’s indirect CO 2 emissions (scope 2) are essentially connected with its electricity purchases. emissions (scopes 1 and 2) Reduce energy consumption and CO 2 a)

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Objectives (1) Energy consumption: -15% (2010-2025) ‹ Total CO 2 ‹

emissions (scopes 1 and 2): -20% (2010-2025) and dust emissions: -20% for each category of

emissions (2010-2025) NO x , SO 2

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the energy consumption and the greenhouse gas emissions of its industrial processes, its infrastructures and its transport. In 2014, Saint-Gobain drew up an Energy, Atmospheric Emissions and Climate Change Policy (2) which aims to reduce Saint-Gobain places all its sites in a phase of continuous improvement. In this respect, they aim to identify and environmental vision. An MTD deployment plan is defined, updated annually and included in the 3-year strategic plan. evaluate the Best Techniques and Practices Available (MTD) and then progressively upgrade them at an economically acceptable cost, in accordance with the Group’s

Based on iso-production for the scope concerned. (1) The Saint-Gobain Energy, Atmospheric Emissions and Climate Change Policy is available on request from the Group’s EHS Department. (2)

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