Recently, the sixth International Forum of the Sustainable Landscape-City Development was held in Liangjiang New Area. Ludovic Weber, CEO of Saint-Gobain Asia Pacific, a Fortune 500 company, delivered the report "Commitment and Practice of Social Responsibility and Sustainable Development". In 2021, the Saint-Gobain Keshun High-tech Materials project was established in the Liangjiang New Area. This is the first waterproof material production and research integrated headquarter established by Saint-Gobain in China.
The Saint-Gobain Group of France was founded in 1665 and ranked 263rd in the Fortune 500 in 2023. It has been listed as one of the top 100 most innovative companies in the world for ten consecutive years and has been awarded the "Outstanding Employer in the World" for eight consecutive years. Saint-Gobain is listed on exchanges in Paris, London, Frankfurt, Zurich, Brussels, and Amsterdam. The company's vision is to become a global leader in light and sustainable construction.
Saint-Gobain designs, produces, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its comprehensive solutions are used in the renovation of public and private buildings, lightweight buildings, and the decarbonization of the construction and industry.
At the forum, Weber stated "The construction industry has a significant carbon footprint globally, and if it is not well managed, it will affect future sustainable development." Weber also introduced the company's hopes to become a global leader in new and sustainable construction.To achieve this, Saint-Gobain has established a series of products and made these products as sustainable and green as possible, and it will further provide buildings with renewable possibilities and lighter solutions, allowing them to emit less carbon dioxide.
Saint-Gobain has approximately 170,000 employees and operates in 76 countries worldwide, where it is helping countries and cities develop more sustainably. Saint-Gobain attaches great importance to business development in China. In 2021, Saint-Gobain Keshun High-tech Materials project was established in Liangjiang New Area. This is the first waterproof material production and research integrated headquarter established by Saint-Gobain in China.
"This headquarters is nurturing a good industry and quickly promoting it to places within our capabilities." said Sheng Zhaoning, CEO of Saint-Gobain China.
Based on this headquarters, Saint Gobain is not only expanding the building waterproofing market in China, but also introduces waterproofing product solutions to Southeast Asia.
"Liangjiang New Area is developing rapidly, whether it is economic development, urban quality improvement, or the improvement of business environment," Sheng Zhaoning said.