Saint-Gobain Canada inaugurates first zero-carbon* gypsum wallboard plant in North America and largest in the world
AI Article Summary
Saint-Gobain Canada has inaugurated the first zero-carbon gypsum wallboard plant in North America at its CertainTeed facility in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec. The plant, now powered entirely by renewable electricity, has increased its production capacity by 40% while cutting energy usage by 30% and CO2 emissions by 44,000 tons annually. This transformation also introduces the Infinaé CarbonLow wallboard line, which has up to 60% less embodied carbon and allows for exceeding current green building standards in Canada.
What This Means for Canadian Contractors
This project shows how large-scale industrial facilities can successfully transition to zero-carbon operations, setting a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing in North America. For Canadian builders, this means that locally-made, low-carbon construction materials can assist in meeting stricter environmental regulations and sustainability goals. Additionally, it could influence demand for zero-carbon technologies and innovations in construction methods across Canada.
