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Owens Corning Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report

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Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2023 (the most recent data available). Waste: To achieve a winning cost position and deliver best-in-class execution, the company drove significant productivity gains by reducing waste. In 2024, Owens Corning reduced its total waste generation by 64,676 metric tons compared to 2023.

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Trane Technologies Champions Decarbonization, Sustainable Cooling and Climate Policies at COP29

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18, 10:00am AZT Catalysts for Change – Transforming Food Supply Chains for Reduced Waste and Sustainable Production: Nov. Trane Technologies recently announced its industry-first commitment to reduce embodied carbon by 40% by 2030 , furthering its leadership in sourcing more sustainable solutions.

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Saint-Gobain Achieves 49% Waste Reduction at Roofing Facility in Shreveport, Louisiana

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Saint-Gobain North America, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Roofing, has achieved a 49% reduction in landfill waste over the past year at its Shreveport site through the building of a new recycling area at the facility. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

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Sustainability as a Catalyst for Growth: The Trane Technologies Approach

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Add to this the fact that energy costs are rising and many buildings waste an average of 30% of energy after the meter due to inefficiency. The new system saved 15 million gallons of water in 2023—a reduction of 85% from the prior year—and is estimated to reduce the overall energy use of the building by 28% compared to the previous system.

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Saint-Gobain Achieves Core Living Building Ready Designation From the International Living Future Institute for CertainTeed Innovation Malvern Renovation

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In July, the company announced upgrades at its CertainTeed Insulation plant in Athens, Georgia , which is projected to save over 7,300 MWh of energy and 20 million gallons of water annually, while reducing landfill waste by over 5,000 MT. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

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Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023

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Save the date for this years Forum which is being held in Sacramento, California on May 18, 2023. CLICK HERE to Register to Attend The post Sustainable Facilities Forum 2023 first appeared on Green Technology. Find out what’s new and get an intensive, hands-on education that’s not available anywhere else!

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Saint-Gobain Achieves Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions at Roofing Facility in Oxford, North Carolina

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1 The project, which was honored as a top sustainability initiative for Saint-Gobain North America in 2023, is part of the companys continued efforts to implement its global Grow and Impact strategy. In October, Saint-Gobain announced CarbonLow TM , a new wallboard line that will contain up to 60% less embodied carbon.

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