WOMEN IN CONSTRUCTION: LET’S CHANGE THE GAME!
Because every woman has her place at Saint-Gobain and, more broadly, in the construction industry, we are working to drive change across the entire sector.
There is still a long way to go, but progress is happening — on the ground and in people’s minds.
A (R)EVOLUTION IN PROGRESS
Reinventing construction also means imagining it through a distinct perspective: that of our diversity. And if for some it may seem like a revolution, at Saint-Gobain, it is an evolution implemented day after day.
91,3%
Diversity index
90%
of teams believe that all forms of diversity are respected (gender, age, ethnicity, disability…)
33%
Target for women in management positions by 2030
2021
Signing of the UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) as official signatories
WIN (Women in Network, in Europe), Women’s Network (North America), LeadHERship (Poland)…
These internal communities strengthen our collective force. Mentoring, best practice exchanges, inspiring events — they build connection and drive change.
Learning to manage differently, identifying biases, improving inclusion — this can’t be improvised. Our e-learning programs, available locally, help evolve mindsets.
Creating change also comes through listening, discussion, and sharing experiences.
Through diversity workshops (and local adaptations), our teams open dialogue and learn in a tangible context. In Asia-Pacific, the Women Empowerment network organizes diversity and inclusion workshops for all collaborators in the region.
ACTING LOCALLY, ALL AROUND THE WORLD
The feminization of roles is progressing everywhere Saint-Gobain operates.
And for lasting impact, it must be rooted in local realities.
Reforma
The ‘Reforma’ project trains women in vulnerable situations in light and sustainable construction trades.
BuildHer
L’initative « Buildher » accompagne les femmes formées aux métiers de la construction et de la production vers une plus grande prospérité financière, tout en promouvant une égalité femmes-hommes dans l’industrie.
LeadHerShip
Chaque année, le programme de mentorat « LeadHerShip » permet à plusieurs femmes de bénéficier du soutien professionnel de mentors Saint-Gobain.
Women Empowerment
Le réseau de femmes « Women Empowerment » organise, dans l’intégralité de la région et pour tous les collaborateurs, des ateliers pour promouvoir la diversité et l’inclusion.
Every Woman, Every Child
Ce projet vise à soutenir les femmes défavorisées en leur offrant une formation professionnelle et un emploi dans un site de production dédié, tout en mettant à leur disposition une garderie sur place pour leurs enfants.
CLAIRE PEDINI
Deputy CEO,
Chief Human Resources Officer,
and Corporate Social Responsibility Director
It’s not just companies and NGOs that need to take action; everyone must get involved.
The construction sector forms a very fragmented value chain, involving many players.
This is why efforts to promote diversity must come from everywhere.
DIFFERENT VOICES, ONE SHARED DRIVE TO MOVE FORWARD
Equality is built collectively, when women and men openly discuss their professions, their choices, and the challenges they face.
WANT TO BE PART OF THIS (R)EVOLUTION?
Hundreds of opportunities await you, in France and around the world.
Explore our job offers — in the field and at the office.