At COP21, Saint-Gobain supported the introduction of clear, efficient and foreseeable carbon pricing mechanisms, now included in the climate agreement signed by the 195 signatory countries. Just one month from COP22, the CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure project) and EpE (Entreprises pour l'Environnement), have published two studies about the inclusion of a carbon price in companies' strategy and operations. These studies, to which Saint-Gobain contributed, were conducted jointly with I4CE (Institute for Climate Economics).

'The introduction of ambitious carbon price levels, in conjunction with our targets, is helping strengthen our commitment to combatting climate change,' said Pierre-André de Chalendar, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Saint-Gobain.

In its report published on September 19, 2016, the CDP noted a 23% increase in the number of companies having introduced a carbon price worldwide, and 43% in the United States. The I4CE and EpE guide outlines for companies the advantages of introducing a carbon price to help them achieve their greenhouse gas reduction targets, stimulate R&D into low-carbon products, and pre-empt the risks of future carbon prices.

Read the Saint-Gobain case studies and the full reports.

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