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SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS – FACADE / 23 / SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS – FACADE 22 SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION BY SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS THE IVY, Manchester, UK ©John Kees BETTER FOR THE PLANET​ Reduced building-related environmental footprint​ ENERGY AND CARBON​ Reduced embodied carbon emissions​: The construction industry contributed 37% of global carbon emissions in 2021, including the embodied carbon part that can be released over a building's life cycle. As new buildings become more energy efficient, the importance of reducing embodied carbon emissions grows. this is why we launched in 2022 the first low-carbon glass on the market, ORAÉ ® . We assess the environmental impact of our glass solutions and ensure transparent communication by publishing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). Thanks to our glazing configurator Calumen ® , it is now possible to estimate the carbon footprint of any kind of glazing. Increased energy efficiency: We are recognized as an innovative company and we developed for decades magnetron coated glass to improve the energy performance of buildings, whatever the climatic zone. Applying coatings on our glass has a low CO 2 impact compared to its benefits. Increased use of renewable energy: Once the energy need has been reduced to the minimum, the remaining need can be supplied with renewable and decarbonized sources, locally produced if possible. And what if this source of energy was the façade? This is today possible with Building Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) solutions. BETTER FOR PEOPLE Enhanced health and wellbeing RESOURCES AND CIRCULARITY Reduced use of non renewable resources : The construction industry currently represents a 40% share of global raw material consumption 12 . As a result, it has a big role to play in improving how we use resources efficiently. Our objective is to increase the incorporation of cullet, or recycled glass fragments, in the manufacturing of our float glass to 40% by the year 2030. Better thermal comfort: A balanced thermal environment is essential to feel comfortable. Within our approach for sustainable construction, buildings must keep the ideal indoor temperature all year long. We apply on our glass a thin transparent coating acting as an invisible thermal shield, they capture the sun heat to keep it outside, for a better thermal comfort. Better visual comfort: Natural light is crucial for an optimal sense of well-being. We continuously innovate to bring a maximum of daylight inside buildings while keeping the insulation performances of our glazings. Natural light contributes positively on mood, productivity and sleep quality. HEALTH AND WELL-BEING INDOORS Reduced amount of non-recovered construction and demolition waste: The construction sector is a major contributor to solid waste in the world, it is responsible for 40% of solid waste streams 13 . At Saint-Gobain Glass, we promote recycling of cullet from external sources, which we then use again in our furnaces. 12 Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction, Global Status Reports 2017 13 World Health Organization, Combined or Multiple Exposure to Health Stressors in Indoor Built Environments (2014) In everything we do at Saint-Gobain Glass, we are guided by the engaging purpose of the Saint- Gobain Group: Making the World a Better Home. Our mission is to facilitate the shift towards sustainable construction by offering solutions that prioritize both sustainability and performance. This means that we strive to deliver innovation, design and cost-efficiency through better buildings, reduced environmental impacts and improved indoor conditions for the health and well-being of occupants. We understand that sustainable construction is not just about the process but also how the building will be used. For this purpose, we provide our customers with innovative solutions that support their journey towards sustainability, and we advocate for better policies, standards, and practices within the construction market. DISCOVER MORE ON OUR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION WEBPAGE Better acoustics: We are more productive, happier and experience fewer health issues in environments where sounds are well-balanced. Our acoustic glazing improves the sound insulation of a building. It brings calm inside. Improved indoor air quality: We spend more than 90% of our time inside buildings. The fresher the air we breathe, the healthier we are in the indoor spaces in which we live or work. In line with our health policy and our aim to mainstream sustainability in innovation, we strive to phase out from our products’ portfolio toxic substances. For more transparency, we published 7 content declarations that offer detailed information on the make-up of our products. In addition, our glazing products do not emit any volatile organic com- pound, (VOC) as glass is an inert material.