Saint-Gobain // Universal Registration Document 2021

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ESG or Environment, Social and Governance Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria are generally the three pillars of the non-financial analysis. They are taken into account in socially responsible management. Thanks to ESG criteria, we can assess how companies exercise responsibility with respect to the environment and their stakeholders (employees, partners, subcontractors and customers). ETC or Energy Transition Commission International think tank focused on economic growth and climate change mitigation. It was created in September 2015 and is based in London. ETICS or External Thermal Insulation Composite System Exterior thermal insulation system using plaster. F FCPE or Fonds Commun de Placement d’Enterprise A UCITS (Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities) reserved for employees of companies. Fit for 55 Set of proposals to review and update European Union legislation as well as new initiatives to ensure that EU policies are in line with the climate targets agreed by the Council and the European Parliament. The name refers to the EU’s target of reducing net greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. The proposed package aims to align EU legislation with the target set for 2030. Float Industrial process known as "float glass" in which a mixture of raw materials is continuously loaded into the melting furnace. When it comes out of the furnace, the glass forms a floating strip on the surface of the molten tin. G GBC or Green Building Councils: an NGO promoting sustainable construction, founded in 2002 and bringing together sustainable construction professionals from more than 100 countries. GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation A European regulation governing the processing of personal data throughout the Union. GHG or Greenhouse Gases Gaseous components that absorb infrared radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface and thus contribute to the greenhouse effect. The increase in their concentration in the Earth’s atmosphere is one of the factors behind global warming. Global ABC or Global Alliance For Building and Construction Launched at COP21, the global alliance for buildings and construction aims to mobilize international institutions on the subject of the construction sector’s contribution to GHG emissions. Hosted by UNEP, bringing together international organizations, countries, companies and associations, Global ABC has developed a roadmap for a zero-carbon construction. Global Compact United Nations initiative launched in 2000, aimed at encouraging companies around the world to adopt a socially responsible attitude by committing to integrate and promote several principles relating to human rights, international labor standards, the environment and the fight against corruption.

Global Deal Initiative launched in 2016 by the Swedish Prime Minister, to promote Social Dialogue. Co-led by the OECD (Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development) and the ILO (International Labor Organization), this initiative brings together a community of players who trust Social Dialogue as a regulatory tool, in the service of a globalization which benefits everyone. Green Buildings Saint-Gobain Website that allows the Group’s customers to assess the contribution of its products and solutions to obtaining certifications. Green Deal or European green deal Set of measures aimed at making Europe a “climate neutral” continent by 2050. Presented on December 11, 2019 by the European Commission, the Green Deal is aimed at companies as well as citizens who are invited to participate in the ecological transition and in sustainable development. Grow & Impact Strategic plan adopted by Saint-Gobain and announced in November 2021. GDPR or General Data Protection Regulation European regulation governing the processing of personal data throughout the Union. Certification created in 2005 in France, which pursues sustainable performance objectives by leaving a large place for life cycle analysis (LCA) of buildings. Its multi-criteria approach incorporates user well-being concerns by taking into account the impacts on the health and comfort of individuals, and on the indoor environment. HPS or High Performance Solutions A division of Saint-Gobain, organized by market, for the Group’s global customers, and which aims to provide value-added solutions for a variety of cutting-edge applications in mobility, health, construction and industry. HR : Human Resources I IFRS or International Financial Reporting Standards IFRS are a set of international accounting standards established by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and adopted by the European Union. L LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design American certification program created in 1998. H HQE or Haute Qualité Environnementale

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The nature of that which can have a significant impact on an organization and its ability to create financial and non-financial value for itself and its stakeholders. Medef or Mouvement des Entreprises De France An employers’ organization founded in 1998, replacing the French National Employers’ Council (CNPF)1. Its purpose is to represent French entrepreneurs in its dealings with the State and trade unions.

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