Transforming the built environment for better living
Over 300 Years of Innovation in Sustainable Construction
Saint-Gobain, a renowned global leader in sustainable construction, is celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025 with its “360 Years Young” campaign. This milestone marks three and a half centuries of innovation in the construction sector, as the company continues to drive breakthrough design and light construction solutions that provide sustainability and performance. The company’s legacy of innovation and commitment to sustainability has been evident in its contributions to the development of iconic projects, such as Bird Paradise, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the recently launched Rainforest Wild Asia, amongst others.
Driving Sustainable Construction
Saint-Gobain’s approach to sustainable construction is built on its 360-degree approach around the world. The company develops high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions and optimizes its industrial processes to minimize its environmental impact. This approach is reflected in its product portfolio, which includes tile waterproofing, building glass, fireproofing, concrete admixtures, and more. The company’s commitment to sustainability is also evident in its research and development efforts, which focus on reducing its existing products’ carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy and low-carbon raw materials.
- Key features of Saint-Gobain’s sustainable construction approach include:
- Use of renewable energy and low-carbon raw materials
- Development of high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions
- Optimization of industrial processes to minimize environmental impact
- Incorporation of recycled content in its packaging and products
- Circularity projects to reduce reliance on virgin raw materials
- Offering low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paint and coatings and other light solutions
Partnership with Singaporean Startups
Saint-Gobain’s venture capital and open innovation arm NOVA has been actively shaping Singapore’s construction technology landscape by investing in and partnering with promising early-stage startups focused on sustainable building materials, circular economy solutions, and construction productivity tools. NOVA has already nurtured successful Singapore-based startups in its portfolio, including Livspace, a tech-driven interior design platform, and C-Cube, which specializes in modular construction solutions. The company continues to grow its collaborations with more startups in Singapore and Southeast Asia through initiatives such as the Sustainability Open Innovation Program with Enterprise Singapore.
| Initiative | Partner |
|---|---|
| Build the Future | Enterprise Singapore’s Slingshot competition |
| Sustainability Open Innovation Program | Enterprise Singapore |
| CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge | CapitaLand |
Accelerating Innovation
Saint-Gobain’s commitment to innovation is evident in its partnerships with leading startups and research institutions. The company’s collaboration with smart construction solutions provider DaFang AI to promote robotic wall finishing solutions in Singapore is a prime example of its commitment to accelerating innovation in the construction industry. Saint-Gobain’s participation as a platinum partner and domain expert judge in the 2024 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge also demonstrates its dedication to driving sustainable construction practices in Singapore.
Building a Better Home
Saint-Gobain’s purpose is to “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation is guided by this purpose, and it continues to deliver high-performance, environmentally friendly solutions that provide sustainability and performance. With its 360-year legacy, Saint-Gobain is poised to continue transforming the built environment for better living.
“At 360 years young, Saint-Gobain continues to be driven by a pioneering and innovative mindset.