Saint-Gobain is actively involved in training to improve energy efficiency

The home of the future will be built in partnership with the entire construction industry, led by a new generation of contractors skilled in energy-efficient construction techniques. To help customers and partners embrace green principles, a broad-based program has been introduced to train builders in emerging energy-saving techniques and solutions.

According to the European Trade Union Confederation, an ambitious policy to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030 would create 2.5 million jobs in the European building industry.

Saint-Gobain has lobbied public authorities to establish clear, precise standards for environmental protection and energy efficiency in buildings. These standards need to take effect in the medium and long term so that all industry professionals can prepare and implement the most efficient solutions.

For the past several years, Saint-Gobain has introduced a number of initiatives to raise awareness among building industry professionals, public officials and the public about the impact of CO2 emissions from buildings. In 2003, the Group helped create an association in France called Isolons la Terre Contre le CO2 (or Insulate the Earth from CO2). Similar groups sprouted up across Europe, including Isoterra in Belgium, Spaar het klimaat in the Netherlands, CO2NTRA in Germany and Isolando in Italy. The Group is also involved in many other associations, such as Club de l’Amélioration de l’Habitat and Promodul.