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Saint-Gobain Earns 90 out of 100 Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index

MALVERN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest building materials companies and a manufacturer of innovative material solutions, has received a score of 90 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index. The Corporate Equality Index is the world’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

The score was awarded to Saint-Gobain only months after the company launched its global Grow and Impact strategy. One of the strategy’s priorities is to build a diverse and inclusive workplace.

“At Saint-Gobain, we know the best teams are diverse and inclusive, made up of individuals who bring their different experiences and points of view together towards solving challenges and innovating solutions,” said Magda Dexter, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Communications at Saint-Gobain North America. “As our company continues to expand our team in the United States and Canada, we will keep prioritizing building a workplace where all of our colleagues are encouraged to be their authentic selves. We strive to create an environment where all of our teammates feel safe, supported, and welcome.”

Saint-Gobain is honored to advocate for a workplace that encourages colleagues to come together with common interests, viewpoints, and experiences. The company is home to several Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), including its LGBTQ Network – Live Open, Leading Efforts for Ancestral Diversity Network – LEAD, Women’s Network, Early Career Network, and Veterans Network.

About Saint-Gobain
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.”

€38.1 billion in sales in 2020
More than 167,000 employees, located in 72 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

For more details on Saint-Gobain, visit http://www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on Twitter @saintgobain.

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Brenda Heller
Saint-Gobain Corporate Communications
Media@saint-gobain.com

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