Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Industrial  -  March 15, 2024

Saint-Gobain Lowers Manufacturing Emissions by 96%

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities in McPherson, Kansas, Social Circle, Georgia, and Williamsport, Maryland, respectively. 

The company is seeking to provide low-carbon siding products through the adoption of fully electrified processes. In addition, 100% of its electricity used was backed by renewable energy credits (RECs).

The current energy project by the siding business complements the company’s three existing Power Purchase Agreements that will provide enough renewable electricity to cover over 70% of the electricity demand at all of Saint-Gobain’s industrial sites in North America when fully online by 2025.

The business is working to eliminate remaining sources of emissions not directly related to production, such as natural gas for plant heating and propane for forklift trucks. That work will result in fully net-zero facilities within the next few years.

Saint-Gobain plans to expand the program to additional siding manufacturing sites. 

“As a leader in light and sustainable construction, we must focus on ensuring our manufacturing practices are as sustainable as possible, and our efforts toward achieving a near net-zero production process for Scopes 1 and 2 emissions in McPherson, Social Circle and Williamsport are a giant step forward as we continue this work,” said Joe Bondi, Vice President and General Manager of CertainTeed Siding, in a statement. “These achievements are a shining example of how we can continue to provide quality products to our customers while committing to sustainable business practices.’

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