New plant in Norway

RNS Number : 6953V

Compagnie de Saint-Gobain

06 April 2023

 

 

THE WORLD'S FIRST ZERO CARBON PLASTERBOARD PRODUCTION HAS BEGUN IN NORWAY

Saint-Gobain has announced the start of 100% decarbonized production of plasterboard at its Fredrikstad plant in Norway. The decarbonization of the manufacturing process was made possible by switching from natural gas to hydroelectric power, thus avoiding 23,000 tons of CO₂ emissions per year.

Thanks to the modernization of the plant, improved heat recovery and process efficiency, the energy consumption of the site has been reduced by 30%.

The work carried out has also enabled the plant's production capacity to beincreased by 40%. This reinforces the Group's leading position in light construction in Norway, while meeting the strong demand for sustainable solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of buildings.

This world first will enable Saint-Gobain to launch a full range of plasterboard products with the lowest carbon footprint on the market in 2023.

This investment of more than €25 million included a €7 million subsidy from the Norwegian state enterprise Enova.

This initiative is a clear manifestation of Saint-Gobain's commitment to reduce its scope 1 and 2 CO₂ emissions by 33% by 2030 compared to 2017, with a commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2050.

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures
and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization
of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose,
"MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".

€51.2 billion in sales in 2022

168,000 employees, locations in 75 countries

Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

For more information about Saint-Gobain,

visitwww.saint-gobain.comand follow us on Twitter@saintgobain

 

 

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