Saint-Gobain moving to make sustainable production practices; aiming to reduce carbon intensity by 33% by 2030.
Post on Saint Gobain’s manufacturing transitions to cater eco-friendly operations in India by Business Line.
- Innovation Highlights:
- Cutting-edge advancements in sustainable glass production.
- Eco-friendly practices leading to reduced carbon footprint.
- Market Impact:
- Growing demand for environmentally conscious building materials.
- Saint-Gobain’s role in shaping the sustainable construction landscape
Besides this, Saint-Gobain also has the following initiatives for achieving susatainability:
- Hydrogen in Industrial Processes: In glassmaking, where fully electrifying furnaces is difficult due to their high temperatures (over 1,500°C), Saint-Gobain is exploring the use of hydrogen as a complementary “green” fuel in hybrid furnaces. In March 2023, they achieved a world first by producing flat glass with 30% hydrogen content at their Herzogenrath site in Germany. These new-generation melting furnaces, fueled mainly by hydrogen, are expected to reduce direct CO2 emissions by up to 70% by 2030.
- Cross-Company Platform: To prepare for future decarbonization solutions, Saint-Gobain has established a cross-company platform called HPS (Hydrogen and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage). This platform brings together experts to drive innovations in hydrogen-related technologies and sustainable energy solutions1.
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