Saint-Gobain, a global leader in sustainable construction, is celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025 with its ‘360 Years Young’ campaign, marking three and a half centuries of innovation as it continues to drive breakthrough design and light construction solutions that provide sustainability and performance. Transformative Materials and Solutions
For 360 years, Saint-Gobain’s innovative and sustainable materials and solutions have been transforming the built environment, enhancing the way we live, work and play across diverse settings, from homes to offices, schools, hospitals, industrial and recreational facilities. Saint-Gobain has provided its innovative products and solutions for the construction of iconic projects, including Bird Paradise, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, and the recently launched Rainforest Wild Asia, amongst others. Saint-Gobain has cemented its milestone with a gala night that was held on 28 March at JW Marriott Singapore, attended by 260 of its partners, team members and customers, where the company reinforced its commitment to build a healthier, fairer, and more inclusive world and achieve its goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2050.
- Tile waterproofing
- Building glass
- Fireproofing
- Concrete admixtures
These are just a few examples of the comprehensive solutions offered by Saint-Gobain Singapore, which has established itself as a trusted partner in the country for over 30 years. With its strong focus on advancing Singapore’s green building revolution, Saint-Gobain has been a part of the Singapore story since the 1980s, with a commitment to providing sustainable construction products and solutions.
“360 years young, Saint-Gobain continues to be driven by a pioneering and innovative mindset. We are singularly focused on building better for people and the planet with circularity, decarbonisation and reducing environmental impact at the core of everything we do. As we celebrate this milestone over 360 days, we look forward to contributing our expertise to enhance the wellness of communities across 80 countries around the world, including Singapore and Malaysia, with more sustainable habitats and environments,“ said Lynette Siow, CEO Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia.
At present, Saint-Gobain Singapore brings together 12 business units under one roof, delivering comprehensive solutions for energy-efficient buildings, healthier living spaces, and industrial decarbonisation that align with Singapore’s Green Mark Certification and 2030 Green Plan. Accelerating Innovation through NOVA
Through its venture capital and open innovation arm NOVA, Saint-Gobain is 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 specialises in modular construction solutions.
In 2023, the company launched the “Build the Future” startup challenge in partnership with Enterprise Singapore’s Slingshot competition, scouting for innovative deep-tech solutions to transform the construction industry. Building on this momentum, Saint-Gobain recently participated as a platinum partner and domain expert judge in the 2024 CapitaLand Sustainability X Challenge, evaluating breakthrough solutions for construction decarbonisation and building wellness. “Singapore’s dynamic innovation ecosystem and commitment to green infrastructures present tremendous opportunities to be at the forefront of sustainable construction,“ said Lynette Siow, CEO of Saint-Gobain Singapore & Malaysia. “As we celebrate 360 years of global expertise, we’re doubling down on our commitment to partner with local startups, researchers and developers to build Singapore’s greener future.”
Saint-Gobain has conducted significant investment in research and development to reduce its existing products’ carbon footprint, through utilising renewable energy and low-carbon raw materials – lowering its overall footprint to 20-25% in 2017. The company continues to make headway in its sustainability roadmap. This includes incorporating 30% recycled content in its packaging, as well as circularity projects to reduce its reliance on virgin raw materials, as well as offering low-volatile organic compound (VOC) paint and coatings and other light solutions. Looking ahead, Saint-Gobain plans to expand its collaborations with Singaporean universities and government institutions such as the Singapore Green Building Council and the Building and Construction Authority while continuing to support the nation’s ambitious sustainability targets through its net-zero carbon roadmap. A Sustainable Future
Saint-Gobain’s 360 Years Young campaign marks a significant milestone in the company’s history, and it highlights its commitment to building a sustainable future for generations to come. The company’s focus on sustainability and innovation will continue to drive its growth and success in the years to come. As Saint-Gobain celebrates its 360th anniversary, it looks forward to contributing its expertise to enhance the wellness of communities across the world, including Singapore and Malaysia, with more sustainable habitats and environments. With its strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, Saint-Gobain will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping the future of sustainable construction.
