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"The built environment has a significant environmental and social impact. How buildings make us feel impacts on our lives."

Mike Chaldecott, Chief Executive Saint-Gobain, UK and Ireland

As climate change accelerates, the frequency of extreme weather events has increased fivefold over the past 50 years. Now ranked as one of the top two global threats for the coming years, these events are no longer confined to specific regions but are expected to impact millions worldwide.

The 1st Buildings and Climate Global Forum took place last week in Paris, on 7-8 March 2024. Announced at COP28 UAE, and along the #BuildingsBreakthrough initiative was organisezd by the Ministère Écologie Territoires and open by Christophe Béchu .

"If I were to draw a lesson from COP28, it would be this: the impossible can become possible. Aligning 193 countries around a common ambition, despite sometimes extremely divergent short-term interests and objectives, has become a reality with the agreement on fossil fuels on this Wednesday, December 13. The climate emergency is both an existential threat to our planet and our lives, but it's also a powerful lever for dialogue and compromise. At Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction, we are proud to be a player in the fight against climate change."

Emmanuel Normant, Vice-President for sustainable development at Saint-Gobain Group.

"Today marks the start of "European Employment Week for the Disabled", a very important event for Saint-Gobain. We are determined to raise awareness and mobilize all our employees around the issue of disability and special needs in the workplace." Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"Promoting employee well-being and commitment at Saint-Gobain

At Saint-Gobain, that's our commitment.

We say to our employees:

- Innovate for a more sustainable world!

- Think big, act locally

- Let your personality shine

- Evolve with confidence

These four ambitious promises of our employer brand are 100% focused on our employees, their power to act and their ability to flourish as employees of the Saint-Gobain group."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"The majority of us wish for work that integrates more harmoniously into our personal lives and our roles as engaged citizens."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"The world's water resources are under increasing pressure due to climate change, population growth, and unsustainable water management practices. Water scarcity is already affecting almost half of the world's population and is expected to worsen due to climate change."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"In summary, we at Saint-Gobain are strongly convinced that solutions exist and that there is a positive momentum for the building industry. Maximizing our positive impact on the planet and minimizing our footprint remains more than ever the core of our strategy."
Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.

"First of all, I am tempted to take a step back. I know that every era produces its own concepts, and that many of them are quickly forgotten. The field of HR is not immune to certain fads either, and when we look at the numbers, we see a more complex reality."

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility.