Introduction / 7 To understand more and to see practical examples of the steps that we’ve taken and targets that we work to, for each of these five pillars, please ask your sales representative or visit: www.nortonabrasives.com SUSTAINABILITY IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO, WE HAVE CLEAR COMMITMENTS BUILT AROUND FIVE PILLARS: TAKE ACTIONS ACROSS THE SUPPLY CHAIN • Reduction of Scope 3 CO2 value chain emissions • Decarbonizing our transportation • Clear shift to greener packaging LIMIT OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ENCOURAGE EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT • Reduction of energy consumption and CO2 emissions (Scope 1 & 2) • Water withdrawal and reuse • Reduction of waste to landfill, and reuse and recycle • Increased biodiversity and reduced pollution • Awareness and education programs • Ambassador networks and employee ideation SUSTAINABILITY AS A DRIVER FOR GROWTH SOLUTIONS WITH END-USERS’ SAFETY, HEALTH, COMFORT AND WELLBEING AT HEART • Decarbonisation of our customers’ applications • Environmental product declaration / Life Cycle Assessment • Circular economy, recycling services, eco-innovation • Customer centricity on safety, health, comfort & wellbeing • Surface solutions to reduce vibration, noise, dust, VOC & odour,.. • Greener solutions that respect the planet and the people Mitigating climate change means decarbonizing our economies, and here at Saint-Gobain, the goal is simple: by 2050 we must not emit any more carbon than we absorb. We must be carbon neutral, we must preserve our planets assets such as water and rare earth, and we must limit the waste that we generate. This commitment is rooted in a history of reducing our environmental impact and it is inseparable from our ambition to provide our customers with solutions to decarbonize and reduce their own environmental footprint. Our net zero ambition is also a concrete expression of our purpose, Making the world a better home! SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLITY IN THE ABRASIVES INDUSTRY
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