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Inauguration de la première usine de panneaux de gypse zéro carbone en Amérique du Nord

voirvertredac September 29, 2025 1 min read
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Inauguration de la première usine de panneaux de gypse zéro carbone en Amérique du Nord
AI Article Summary

Saint-Gobain Canada has inaugurated North America's first zero-carbon gypsum board plant in Sainte-Catherine. Recently upgraded, this CertainTeed Gypsum plant is now the largest carbon-neutral factory in the world. The project has achieved a 30% reduction in energy consumption and CO₂ emissions.

What This Means for Canadian Contractors

This project demonstrates how green technologies can transform industrial operations while reducing environmental impacts. For Quebec builders, this means an opportunity to explore sustainable construction practices that could influence permits and material choices. The shift to carbon-neutral plants could also impact financing policies.