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[#BeyondConstruction] 👋 As summer rolls in, we’re excited to welcome you back to a brand new issue of Founding the Future, your monthly rendezvous for all things #sustainableconstruction! From carbon neutrality to user health, construction companies must adapt to rapidly changing customer needs and demands. This means moving beyond traditional building to become comprehensive solution providers. This month, we explore why construction is no longer just construction — and what this means for the industry. Also featured in this edition: 🏭 In Finland, a pioneering glass wool plant powered by 100% clean energy! 🐦⬛ How to protect birds from deadly collisions 🌊 How our teams around the world are volunteering to help save the ocean! 📩 Can’t get enough sustainable construction news? Hit the subscribe button below! 

[#Academia] 👋 Welcome to Founding the Future! We’re back this month with the latest news and trends in #sustainable #construction. Dive in! Many of the innovations that have transformed our industry over the years were born in university labs. That’s why strengthening cooperation between the building sector and academia—from architecture to materials science and beyond—is vital to the future of sustainable construction. Also in this month's edition: 🏗️ A landmark event in Poland brings together leaders from the public and private sectors to reflect on Europe’s future—and the role construction will play in shaping it. 🗞️ Hot off the press: Constructing a Sustainable Future returns with its annual special edition! 🦘 Join us on a journey to Australia to meet Saint-Gobain teams, partners, and clients. 📨 Want more? Hit the subscribe button to stay up to date with the latest in sustainable construction!

[#ConstructionObservatory] 💡 Saint-Gobain, in collaboration with the World Urban Campaign by UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), is pleased to invite you to the Urban Thinkers Campus, to be held on May 19. 🔍This event will provide an opportunity to examine the key findings of the 2025 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳, published by Saint-Gobain’s Sustainable Construction Observatory. 🇬🇧 The Campus will also serve as a forum for open dialogue, and participants are encouraged to engage actively and pose questions throughout the discussions. Kindly note that all presentations and discussions will be conducted in English. 📌 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘢 𝙒𝙚𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙨 - Thierry Fournier, Senior Vice-President, CEO Southern Europe, Middle East and Africa Region, Saint-Gobain - Edlam Abera Yemeru, Director (a.i.), External Relations, Strategy, Knowledge and Innovation Division, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣���𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘽𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧: 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 Occurrence-Groupe Ifop - Albane Jacquot, Deputy General Manager, Occurrence - Grégoire Hervé-Bazin, Project Director, Occurrence   𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙙𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝘼𝙣 𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙥𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙡 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙫𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙚𝙨 - Pascal EVEILLARD Director, Sustainable Construction, Saint-Gobain - Vincent Kitio, Architect, Chief, Urban Energy Unit, UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) - Helene Chartier, Director of Urban Planning and Design, C40 Cities   𝙄𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝙌&𝘼 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 An open platform for the audience, both in-person and virtual, to ask questions and engage directly with the speakers. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 Closing remarks summarizing the discussions and outlining the next steps for collaborative action by Fabienne Robert, Director, Sustainable Construction Observatory All discussions will be moderated by Charlotte Kan

[#ChangeNOW] 🌍 A few weeks ago, Saint-Gobain was proud to take part in ChangeNOW 2025, the world’s largest event for the planet. In this behind-the-scenes video, follow Jeanne as she takes you on a journey through the heart of the event: ✨ Explore our stand 🤝 Meet the inspiring start-ups supported by NOVA by Saint-Gobain including Ecocem Global ECODROP and JUUNOO 🌱 Experience how innovation and collaboration can shape the future of construction Watch now and dive into the ChangeNOW experience!

[#Innovation]   👋Hello again, and welcome back to #FoundingTheFuture, your monthly rendez-vous for the latest on #sustainable #construction!   Homeowners and tenants, architects, contractors… The construction industry is increasingly looking to end-users and their changing preferences to guide sustainable construction innovation. The result: more effective solutions that match user needs… and a faster shift towards low-carbon construction!   Also in this edition:   📻 A new radio station… where you least expect it!    ⛑️ Saint-Gobain teams are coming together to put an end to work-related accidents and illness   🇿🇦 In South Africa, we scout the next generation of sustainable architects   📩 Don’t miss out: hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on sustainable construction!  

[#GlobalAward] 🌍 The 18th edition of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture is just around the corner! The Global Award was created in 2006 by architect and researcher Jana Revedin. The Global Award Symposium is placed under UNESCO patronage and endorsed by the UIA Union Internationale des Architectes 🏛️ Saint-Gobain is proud to be the Official Partner of this prestigious event, which will take place on May 6, 2025, in Venice, with the theme: “Architecture Is Construction.” This year, the Global Award for Architecture will honor five laureates: international architects, urban planners or landscape architects for their visionary contributions to the field. On the agenda: -An insightful roundtable discussion on #Territorilization, #Rehabilitation, #Experimentation, 3 dimensions that shape sustainable practices with experts like Jana Revedin, Founder of the Global Award, Eric Daniel-Lacombe, Architect from the University La Villette, James Steele, Architecture historian at PSU University Riyad, Marta Maccaglia, Architect from Lima, Global Award laureate in 2018, Boonserm Premthada, Architect from Bangkok, Global Award laureate in 2018 and Benoit BAZIN, CEO & Chairman at Saint-Gobain.   -Reveal of the laureates during the Awards Ceremony. We look forward to this inspiring moment and exploring how architecture can shape a sustainable future. ➡️ More info: https://lnkd.in/exBaW-_N

[#BuildChange] La formation est un puissant levier d’inclusion et d’autonomie. 👷♀️ Au Brésil, Saint-Gobain soutient l’association Mulher em Construção en fournissant des locaux, du matériel et des formateurs aux techniques de construction légère et durable. Ces formations offrent à des femmes comme Sandra, en situation de handicap visuel, bien plus que des savoir-faire : un espace de confiance, d’inclusion, de dépassement de soi… avec à la clé un certificat reconnu pour trouver plus facilement un emploi. Un projet qui s’inscrit parfaitement dans Build Change, le programme de mécénat et de sponsoring de Saint-Gobain, qui forme la prochaine génération de bâtisseurs responsables et agit pour des territoires plus durables 🌍 🙏 Merci à MulherEmConstrucao et aux équipes de Saint-Gobain Brasil pour leur engagement aux côtés des bâtisseuses de demain. 👉 Pour en savoir plus sur notre programme Build Change : https://lnkd.in/e-rA73yq #BuildChange #ConstructionDurable #Philanthropie #Sponsoring #Inclusion #Formation #Empowerment #SaintGobain #SaintGobainBrasil 

[#ChangeNOW]   🌍 Saint-Gobain est fier d’être partenaire de ChangeNOW pour la 5e année consécutive, le sommet mondial des solutions pour la planète.    🎤 Hier et aujourd’hui, nos experts ont partagé leur vision d’une construction plus responsable et circulaire aux côtés de leaders engagés : ➡️ Benoit BAZIN – Président-Directeur Général ➡️ Pascal EVEILLARD – Directeur de la Construction Durable ➡️ Basma Kharrat – VP External Venturing chez NOVA by Saint-Gobain   👇 Découvrez les messages clefs de leurs interventions ! Un immense merci aux organisateurs, aux intervenants, et à toutes celles et ceux qui rendent ces journées si inspirantes !

[#ChangeNOW] 🌍 Saint-Gobain is proud to be a partner of ChangeNOW for the 5th consecutive year, the global summit for solutions for the planet. 🎤 Yesterday and today, our experts shared their vision of more responsible and circular construction alongside committed leaders: ➡️ Benoit BAZIN – Chairman and CEO ➡️ Pascal EVEILLARD – Director of Sustainable Construction ➡️ Basma Kharrat – VP External Venturing at NOVA by Saint-Gobain 👇 Discover the key messages from their speeches! A huge thank you to the organizers, the speakers, and everyone who makes these days so inspiring!

[#360YearsYoung] 🌍 Comment l’innovation peut-elle améliorer les conditions de vie de tous ?  Pour la troisième étape de notre tour du monde, direction l'Afrique du Sud avec François Gemenne ! 🏗️ Accès à l'éducation, rénovation de logements avec des matériaux accessibles et durables, construction d'usines : découvrez les solutions concrètes développées sur place par les équipes de Saint-Gobain Africa. 👉 Rendez-vous sur Youtube pour découvrir la vidéo en intégralité : https://lnkd.in/ecqT3M2U