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List of contents
Sustainable development . ...................... p 3
The value of water ...................................... p 7
Quality of life ................................................ p 9
Durability, reliability ...............................p 11
The future is water for all ..................... p 13
Energies for renewal ..............................p 15
At the core of natural resources ........... p 17
In contact with the earth, naturally .......p 19
Ongoing innovation ................................p 21
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT,
A COMMITMENT FROM
SAINT-GOBAIN PAM
Saint-Gobain PAM is the world leader in water cycle pipeline
systems. Whilst this is a cause of great pride for all those that
work with and for the company, it is also an immense responsibility.
Sustainable development lies at the heart of its corporate culture.
Saint-Gobain PAM rapidly embraced the pioneering principles of sus-
tainable development formulated by the Brundtland Commission.
Since 1987, this international commission has encouraged todays
generations to meet the needs of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Saint-Gobain PAM is committed to the following key fields:
The Environment
Industry and the economy
Social
Environment
Its state-of-the-art technologies and focus on research and
development have enabled it to consistently provide its customers with
quality, sustainable, reliable and ergonomic solutions.
Like communication channels, water and sewerage pipelines
are infrastructures created to last for several generations. Sustainable
development depends on long lasting rather than disposable instal-
lations.
Saint-Gobain PAM has taken on board these principles and
works to provide effective solutions for the environment.
More than 100 capitals and over 1000 large cities world-
wide have been equipped with Saint-Gobain PAM products.
Numerous hydraulic, water and sewerage projects are currently
run with the support of Saint-Gobain PAM in order to boost the
development of countries mainly in Latin America and Africa, but
also in China and the Middle East.

Responsible production . .......................p 23 Bearable Viable

Sustainable
A transport synergy ...............................p 25
Social Economic
Equitable
Commitment
from Saint-Gobain PAM . .....................p 27

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Action
for the entire
water cycle

THE VALUE OF WATER

Saint-Gobain PAMs overriding mission is to provide actions for the entire water cycle

The concept of sustainable development prompts an
in-depth reflection on the consumption of water, its treatment
and consequently its protection. The amount of fresh water used
totals almost 4,430 km 3 a year, 2,300 km 3 of which are for
consumption. An informed, responsible and environmentally-
friendly approach is essential in order to guarantee renewable and
reusable water resources. Furthermore, through its research into
pipelines, Saint-Gobain PAM works to improve the various uses of
water and to narrow the gap between usage and consumption.
According to the World Health Organisation, around
1.1 billion people in the world have no access to potable water and
2.4 billion have no sewerage systems. These major deficiencies
in the water cycle have a dramatic impact on public health:
3.2 million people, most of them children, die from hygiene-related
diseases each year.
The rivers and groundwater that constitute our traditional
water resources require urgent conservation attention, yet it
is also essential to work towards new and effective long term
solutions. Indeed, the growth of urban areas and the population
boom require new water treatment methods, and also naturally
imply additional domestic, agricultural and industrial demands.
As a result of its long-standing industrial experience
and total commitment to water cycle products, Saint-Gobain
PAM is asked by customers and partners to take part in new
water recycling projects, as well as desalination plants and
recharging of underground aquifers as provision for potential
future shortages, etc.
Its involvement in local government projects has Laying of a pipeline
made Saint-Gobain PAM aware of the need for more efficient to supply potable water
and cost-effective management schemes, which respect the
diversity of usage whilst guaranteeing the ecosystem (water
supplies, treatment of used and rain water, the fight against fires,
irrigation, etc.).

Highlights
Saint-Gobain PAM is totally committed to the supply of water cycle products.

E
 ach year, its voluntary innovation policy takes the form of new watertight, sustainable
and environmentally-friendly solutions.

A member of local groups, Saint-Gobain PAM is committed to working for solutions for the supply
and distribution of water, sewerage, irrigation and the fight against fires that provide greater
protection for our ecosystems.
Wallowa lake, State Park ,Oregon (USA).
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The performance in terms of watertightness and the coatings of Saint-Gobain

PAMs ductile iron pipeline systems guarantee the sanitary quality of water during
transportation and distribution.

Constant attention is given to the quality of the water destined for
human consumption produced by treatment plants. This applies both to
the protection of the catchment areas and work on treatments including
the regular lowering of potentially pathogenic micro-organisms and che-
mical products.
The challenge for Saint-Gobain PAM is to provide the transporta-
tion and distribution systems that guarantee this water reaches consumers in
optimum condition. The careful choice of the materials used for pipelines in
contact with water guarantees maximum quality and standards throughout
the network.These materials are selected by the scientists at the Saint-Gobain
PAM laboratories in close collaboration with the very best suppliers.
Strict compliance with national regulations and current legislation is gua-
ranteed thanks to an exhaustive quality assurance system based on ISO
9001 standards.
Preserving
The company is equally committed to supplying pipeline systems
that are not only leak-free today but will continue to be so in 100 years
time! Ductile iron pipeline joints are renowned for their watertightness.
Saint-Gobain PAM has further enhanced this characteristic by using even
more durable elastomer joints that are resistant to the oxidising agents
present in water and prevent the growth of micro-organisms on contact.
Ductile iron sewerage networks also require joints offering optimum
performance in terms of watertightness in order to eliminate waste water
leakages that could potentially contaminate the soil, groundwater and attack
neighbouring pipelines.
Saint-Gobain PAM works with government authorities, water dis-
tributors and laying companies in order to implement ongoing improvements
to its products.

OF LIFE
the quality

QUALITY
of water

Highlights
G
 uaranteed potability of the water distributed through naturally watertight ductile iron pipes, preventing
any leakage of this resource.

Meticulous selection of materials (coatings, joints, repair products, lubricants), certified by Frances ACS, Germanys
DVGW, UKs WRAS and DWI, meeting the sanitary standards for the production of water supply and distribution
products.

P
 romotion of top quality reliable products allowing for the promotion of tap water consumption.

Mineral interior pipe coatings based on cement mortar produced using potable water for optimum sanitary conditions.

INTEGRAL and TAG 32 ranges for watertight sewerage networks to prevent pollution of soil and to allow for the treat-
ment of all waste water.
Blue Lagoon (Iceland).
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Producing Saint-Gobain PAMs pipeline systems

systems are designed to last for more than 100 years.
that last

DURABILITY
As proved by many studies, sustainable development
depends on long lasting rather than disposable installations.
Saint-Gobain PAM has taken on board these principles and
works to provide effective solutions for the environment.
For decades, the research staff at Saint-Gobain
PAMs laboratories has worked painstakingly to provide
state of the art protective coatings. This work covers both
theoretical and practical aspects, including laboratory

RELIABILITY
experiments and, above all, exhaustive on-site testing.

To this end, Saint-Gobain PAM owns testing grounds in

the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, which it uses for trials on new
coatings under the most aggressive soil conditions.

The average annual rate of potable water pipeline renewal
stands at around 0.6 to 0.7%. This means that based on current
investment levels, the pipelines currently being laid will be required
to last around 150 years!
The durability of ductile iron works has been known
for decades. Indeed, there are many hydraulic networks with
cast iron pipelines that were laid over 100 or even 150 years
ago, and which continue to provide a satisfactory service.
Replacement of these pipelines is not yet required.
Apart from the intrinsic qualities of ductile iron, this
durability is also attributable to the quality of the exterior
coatings, which provide protection against soil aggression,
as well as the interior ones, which resist water or effluent
reactivity.
Interior linings play an equally important role in
ensuring durability. Saint-Gobain PAM has developed
centrifuged cement mortar-based mineral linings with blast
furnace cement for potable water and aluminous cement for
sewerage which have become worldwide leaders. The company
also offers an additional range of linings, such as epoxy for
fittings, spigots and the interior of TAG 32 pipes, or the brand
new Ductan for Blutop pipes used for smaller diameter water
distribution.
Zinalium coatings,
made from a zinc
and aluminium alloy,
considerably increase
the pipeline lifetime.

Highlights
In certain cities around the world, such as a Paris, cast iron pipelines that were laid 150 years ago are still in service.

Saint-Gobain PAM ductile iron pipelines have been laid in more than 100 capital cities worldwide.

E
 merging nations such as China, India and Russia, etc., are opting to use ductile iron pipelines for their supply
networks.

Towns and cities choose ductile iron pipeline systems in order to reduce leakage rates.

T
 he Zinalium coating, made from zinc and aluminium and used in the Natural and Blutop ranges,
at least doubles the lifetime of ductile iron pipes.
Seljalandsfoss Waterfall (Iceland).
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Supplying potable tap water, collecting and treating waste water are global challenges
that require the very finest technologies.

Sharing There is an urgent worldwide need for potable water supplies, as
well as the collection and treatment of waste water in accordance with
our experiences specific local and environmental conditions. This need is particularly
evident in emerging nations. As water is an essential resource, the
solutions must be based on an environmentally friendly approach. Care
for the environment, active on site collaboration between local teams
and Saint-Gobain PAM engineers and technicians, and a dialogue
that takes into account the future management of the projects carried
out, are all values and principles that we apply on a daily basis.
An example of this is the Doha North Sewage Treatment
Works project in Qatar, which complies fully with Saint-Gobain PAMs
sustainable development principles and values. Indeed, Qatar is the first
member state of the Golf Cooperation Council to undertake to reduce
its greenhouse gas emissions between now and 2012. Its environmental
policy aims to preserve its natural resources whilst guaranteeing
industrial development. Set to become operational in 2010, the Middle
Easts largest waste water treatment and reuse plant will allow for the
irrigation of green spaces on a small island that is home to an important
nature reserve for oryx, gazelles and migrating birds.
Ductile iron fittings

WATER FOR ALL

at a site in Mauritania.

THE FUTURE IS Right from the drawing board stage of any project, Saint-
Gobain PAM provides the various groups involved with optimum
solutions aimed at improving the performance of the networks to be
laid and facilitating their installation in areas where access is often
The Doha North treatment plant will be eco-friendly and will
generate high quality reusable water. It will also be equipped with an
odour control system.

difficult. The vast range of Saint-Gobain PAM products provides

solutions capable of overcoming difficulties in terms of hydraulic
performance and pipeline protective coatings in even the harshest
land conditions such as the Persian Gulf (characterised by corrosive
soils, high temperatures and solar radiation, etc.).

Highlights
S
 upply of pipeline systems to Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, Senegal, Nigeria, Palestine, Qatar, Pakistan, China, Peru, Brazil,
Mexico, etc., to provide quality water supplies and long-lasting sewerage systems.

 elivery of pipelines for the Doha North treatment plant in Qatar that will transport 439,000m3 of water a day, tripling
D Site meeting
the existing capacity. The plant will recycle water for a population of 900,000. in Panama.

S
 upply of around 200 km of pipelines for the Aftout Essahli project in Mauritania, within the framework of the national
strategy for the fight against poverty.

The Urbital range promotes the use of recycled water.

Playa Matapalo (Costa Rica).
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The teams of engineers and technicians at Saint-Gobain PAM work to reduce the energy
consumption of the equipment it supplies to hydroelectric power stations.

Hydroelectric energy is a renewable energy that has been
in use for decades. It currently makes up 16.6% of the worlds
electricity production, and 89% of the electricity generated using
renewable resources, with an annual growth rate of 2%.
In addition to large dams, it is also possible to produce
decentralised electricity that does not spill any waste into the
water or generate contaminating gases. Indeed, compared with
a traditional combustion power station, each year, a 1MW
hydroelectric power station will prevent the emission of around
Economising 2,500 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere. 1MW is enough to meet
the electricity needs of around 630 homes. Todays mini power
for sustainability stations are designed to respect natural water flows and the
facilities are built to blend into the landscape. The pressure pipes
that supply the water to the turbines are generally made from
ductile iron and run underground. Various European countries
In addition to the fundamental need for the development
of renewable energies, energy and material economies boast a
vast potential for action in terms of sustainable development.
Saint-Gobain PAM renews and implements ongoing
improvements to its production processes in order to optimise
energy consumption. Special attention is given to its buildings
where the ambitious long-term objective is to cut energy
consumption by 4.
The optimisation of product weight is also of considerable
interest, as it allows for reduction in energy consumption not
only during production, but also during the transportation and
installation stages.
Construction of

ENERGIES
have adopted hydroelectric technology in order to reach the 20% a pressure pipeline,
target set by the European Union for 2020. a Norwegian project.

FOR RENEWAL

Highlights
S
 aint-Gobain PAM participates actively in the development of micro hydroelectric power stations, especially
in Norway and Austria.

The use of charcoal from the Saint-Gobain PAM plantations to produce coke for use in Brazilian blast furnaces.

I n just 10 years, Saint-Gobain PAM has cut its energy requirements by 30%.

The objective is to cut energy consumption in buildings by 4 between now and 2040.

Energy consumption during transportation is dependent on the reduction of unnecessary product weight.

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Taking
advantage
of scrap iron 100% of ductile iron materials can be permanently recycled without losing

AT THE CORE ,OF NATURAL RESOURCES

any of their performance properties.

Ductile iron is essentially an alloy made from iron, carbon
and silicon elements which are found in large amounts in the
earths crust, which is made up of around 5% iron and 26%
silicon. Known worldwide reserves of pure iron stand at around
230 billion tons, which at current consumption rates guarantee
supplies for many years to come.
Yet iron, as scrap iron and a waste metal, also boasts the
worlds highest material recycling rate, which stands at around
67%. The iron recycling sector is well-organised on a local
scale, ensuring efficient, professional and economically feasible
collection methods. This sector is enjoying steady growth and
the amount of scrap iron used worldwide exceeds 400 million
tons a year.
Saint-Gobain PAM works hard to develop high
performance products, limiting the amount of materials used
to that which is strictly necessary, in accordance with current
regulations. The new Natural, TAG 32 and Blutop ranges
represent major breakthroughs in the reduction of raw materials,
whilst at the same time guaranteeing optimum performance
levels.
In addition, Saint-Gobain PAM has implemented a policy
aimed at reducing water consumption in its factories through
developments such as the Archimedes process for lining the pipe
interiors with cement.

Ductile iron pipeline systems made from recycled

products offer identical levels of performance to those made
from iron ore. Also worthy of mention is the fact that recycled
iron can be used for the production of both sewerage and potable
water distribution systems.

Highlights
Cast iron pipe laid
100% of ductile iron materials can be permanently recycled. in the late 17th century
during the construction
of Versailles Palace,
F
 ollowing recycling, ductile iron can be used to produce pipelines for both potable water and sewerage.
and which is destined
for recycling.
Integrated on site energy management allows for consumption to be reduced.

The new Archimedes process, which consists of coating the pipe interiors, requires less water and generates less silt.
The fountains at Versailles Palace (France), an attraction made possible thanks to cast iron pipelines.
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Reusing
natural soils
The sturdiness of ductile iron pipelines allows for the reuse of natural soil
for backfilling trenches.

IN CONTACT WITH THE EARTH,

NATURALLY Laying pipelines may require the excavation of large
amounts of earth, which may be as much as 5 to 10 times the
volume of the pipeline laid. All too often, this earth is dumped
and replaced with imported backfill.
Taking account of all phases of the operations, ranging
from production to installation to the entire life cycle of the
installation, is essential in order to ensure the correct approach
to sustainable development. The environmental impact of
the laying phase is of particular importance. Disposing of the
excavated earth and importing backfill is restrictive, costly and
impacts the environment. Certain studies have shown that the
environmental impact during laying is far higher than during
the manufacturing phase. This has led to an analysis of the life
cycle that is currently in progress.
A series of simple actions have already been implemented
in order to reduce native soil materials as far as possible,
thereby considerably reducing the need to excavate the natural
environment, dumping and unnecessary lorry traffic.
The sturdy and solid nature of ductile iron pipelines,
together with their resistance to cracking and the active
properties of the coatings, allow for the use of native soil in
most cases (following the clearing of larger stones) as a covering
for the laying bed.
Saint-Gobain PAM has also developed product lines
adapted to trench-free laying processes, particulalry Horizontal
Directional Drilling. This is possible thanks to the development
of the new anchoring systems featured in our UniversalVe range.
As a result, several tens of kilometres of ductile iron pipes are
laid in Europe each year without the need for trenches. This
technique is experiencing rapid expansion. Pipeline project to
supply water to the
cities of Algiers
and Tizi-Ouzou

Highlights
P
 romotion of the reuse of natural backfill instead of filler materials, thank to the resistance
and sturdiness of ductile iron pipelines.

Limited inconvenience associated with laying extensions during the products lifetime.

Design of systems that are faster to lay.

Active promotion of trenchless laying technologies whenever appropriate.

Project (Panama).
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Innovation based on life cycle analyses and the eco-conception, allows for the reduction
of the impact on the environment.

The eco-conception is based on in-depth analyses of the life
cycles of the major product lines. This falls within the framework of
the ISO 14 001 Standard, and is made up of four stages: defining
objectives; analysing the life cycle; assessing the impact on the
environment; and research into improvements.
Saint-Gobain PAM works to reduce atmospheric and waste
emissions, assessing products in order to guarantee sustainable
performance that meets customer needs. By staying one step ahead
of future environmental regulations, Saint-Gobain PAM aims to
think about the future today.

Saint-Gobain PAM has worked with leading independent life
cycle analysis (LCA) experts on its major product lines, covering their
Innovation installation and maintenance throughout their useful lives (more
than 100 years). These analyses will be the object of PCR (Product
to protect Category Rules) and environmental statements which provide
reliable details of the environmental impact of our products.
the environment
Within the space of just fifteen years, the company has
achieved a 20% reduction in the weight from the ductile iron pipes
that made up the old generation of products to the new Natural
range. This revolutionary innovation has been achieved without
reducing the excellent safety coefficient of our products, which offer
a 3x factor of resistance to bursting (i.e. a minimum resistance of
120 bar for Class 40 Natural pipes). In addition, energy and raw
material consumption per metre of pipeline and year of exploitation
has been cut by four since 1990.

ONGOING INNOVATION PAM KAMELEO

variable angle fitting

Highlights
CO2 emissions from the Natural range are around 20% lower than the classic range.

T
 he new Blutop and TAG 32 ranges allow for a reduction of between 30% and 50% in the amount
of materials used.

A
 nchoring system technologies have allowed for the elimination of heavy and voluminous concrete blocks,
thereby reducing the amount of space required underground.

Laying ergonomics is taken into consideration right from the design stage.
Pont du Gard (Roman aqueduct) - France.
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The challenge for Saint-Gobain PAM is to guarantee constant progress in its industrial processes
in order to reduce energy consumption and cut CO2 emissions.

Its exhaustive know-how of water cycle products enabled
Saint-Gobain PAM to rapidly identify and control the environmental
issues involved in its industrial processes. In France, 19% of
investments in materials go to projects relating to health and the
environment. Eighty percent of Saint-Gobain PAMs waste products
are currently valorised (i.e. value recovered in some way), and the
aim is for that figure to rise to 100%. In Europe, production is
balanced between those subsidiaries using iron ore and those that
opt for recycled scrap iron. Internal recycling of metal waste from the
production process stands at 100%.
In order to take this commitment even further, all the groups
production sites are currently working to obtain ISO 14001 Standard
certification, and the aim is for this process to be completed by 2010.
Numerous sites have already been certified, and a large number of
projects have already taken shape for 2008 and 2009. The targets
set are ambitious in terms of the results expected. This certification is
unquestionable proof of the existence and efficiency of Saint-Gobain
Constant PAMs environment management system. These international
regulations allow for the assessment of factory activity in terms
progress of the environment, as well as providing proof of the companys
commitment to implementing environmental protection strategies.
The ISO 14001 Standard Certificate is in line with the
companys long-standing concern for quality in terms of the design,
manufacturing and commercialisation of its products, as shown by
its ISO 9001 certificate. Thus, Saint-Gobain PAMs policy is to apply
ongoing improvements to its range of products in order to guarantee
maximum customer satisfaction. The teams at Saint-Gobain
PAM analyse their product and service needs, and then define the
specifications necessary to meet those demands whilst at the same
time ensuring maximum protection for the environment. They
industrialise the production methods suitable for manufacturing the
products, purchase the materials and manufacture in accordance
with the defined and controlled specifications, and finally guarantee
the delivery and provision of the products and services within the
agreed deadlines.
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In order to secure ongoing improvements to performance in seen under
all areas, the teams assess the results of their actions, quantifying an electronic
and analysing any discrepancies with the objectives set, defining microscope.
and applying corrective actions and checking their efficiency. Saint-
Gobain PAM aims to become the world leader in its field and its
quality assurance policy reflects this objective.

RESPONSIBLE
Obtaining the ISO 14001 Standard Certificate is based on the
involvement and maximum commitment of all those that work with
and for Saint-Gobain PAM on the various sites. The certificate covers
both the product design and production phases.

PRODUCTION
Mass (in kg)

120
100
80
60
40

Highlights
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All plants will be ISO 14001 certified by 2010. 0
1980 1990 2000 2010
In Europe, production is balanced between the production of iron using iron ore and recycled Blutop
scrap iron.
Example of a reduction
8
 0% of all waste materials are valorised. The objective is for 0% non-valorised waste. of materials in a PAM product:
the mass evolution in a
19% of Saint-Gobain PAMs investments in France are spent on health and the environment. DN 100 pipe.
Pipe quality assurance work in Pont--Mousson (France).
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Saint-Gobain PAM uses modes of transport that emit low levels of CO2 in order to supply
its factories with raw materials and deliver its products to its customers.

Saint-Gobain PAM has acquired outstanding skills and
know-how in the transportation of pipelines, and is capable of
meeting both its national and international requirements over
considerable distances.
Prioritising
It has systematically optimised its transport systems
our own by combining several means (waterways, sea, rail and road).
Excellent project planning enables the products to be delivered
transport in optimum conditions and at the best rates, reducing transport
difficulties to a minimum.
systems
Localised production sites on several continents (Europe,
Latin America, Asia and Africa) allow for optimum solutions,
and reduce the distances to be covered.
Both Saint-Gobain PAMs production and distribution
sites are generally interconnected by rail and waterways. In
France, for instance, the site in the Lorraine region at Pont--
Mousson receives most of its raw materials via rail or waterway.
The products manufactured there are then loaded onto trains or
barges, and then, if necessary switched to a vessel at a port.

A TRANSPORT SYNERGY

Highlights
65% of the manufactured products are transported by rail, waterways or sea:
1 train = 30 lorries
1 barge = 20 lorries

T
 he Blutop range can be manually transported and assembled, thereby reducing
the need for vehicles on site.

T
 he reuse of natural backfill drastically reduces lorry rotation and the need for Pipes being loaded
in Antwerp Port.
filler materials.

The production plants are carefully selected in accordance with the delivery sites.
DN 2000 pipe train, Fontainebleau (France).
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Saint-Gobain PAM is committed to the challenges of sustainable development

at each stage of the design, production and commercialisation processes.

The principles and values defended by Saint-Gobain
Joint PAM are based on the responsible use of resources and
materials, as well as a firm professional commitment to respect
commitment! for the environment and health and safety in the workplace.
Internally, a constant flow of communication with all its workers
and collaborators allows for the smooth implementation
The concern for sustainable development is present
in each of the decisions made and is reflected in the working
conditions and remuneration: a secure environment, the
identification and prevention of risks, and the assessment of
possible hazards.

COMMITMENT
of positive corporate changes whilst encouraging personal
career development. The flow of information and two-way
communication favours professional achievements within the
general interests of the company.
In addition, the integration of the disabled into the work-
force is one of the values applied at Saint-Gobain PAM. In addition
Saint-Gobain PAM contributes actively to the needs
and demands of sustainable development by involving all its
collaborators and employees, transmitting values of responsibility,
transparency, creativity and innovation. The application of the
EHS Charter (environment, hygiene in industry and health and
safety) is a direct response to its respect for the law and health
and safety in the workplace.

from
to the natural respect for the individual, this principle enhances the
motivation of all its employees, building up a sense of cohesion.

SAINT- GOBAIN PAM

Social policy based on 3 principles:

Highlights
- Respect for people,
- Respect for health and safety at work,
- Respect for employee rights.

Recruitment of more than 550 new collaborators in France between 2007 and 2008.

3.5% of the payroll is dedicated to training (50,000 hours).

Integrated Work Assistance Centre for the insertion of the disabled.

Saint-Gobain has signed up to the UN Global Compact.

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