Saint-Gobain has once again reinforced its reputation as one of the world’s strongest employers, earning the “Top Employer Global” certification for the 11th consecutive year. Granted by the Top Employers Institute, the award recognises the excellence of the Group’s human resources policies and workplace practices across 40 countries, placing Saint-Gobain among a highly exclusive group of only 17 companies worldwide to receive this global certification.

For a global leader active across construction materials, high-performance glass, insulation and sustainable building solutions, the recognition is more than a symbolic milestone. It reflects a long-term people strategy designed to support innovation, responsible growth, and the transformation of the built environment, where talent development and organisational culture are increasingly critical.

Claire Pedini, Senior Vice-President, Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility, welcomed the new certification, stating that it highlights the consistency of Saint-Gobain’s social commitments worldwide. She underlined the Group’s ambition to be an employer of reference, offering a working environment built on ethics, trust, continuous learning, skills development and equal opportunities, while reaffirming Saint-Gobain’s purpose: MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME.

Key criteria highlighted in the assessment

The Top Employers Institute evaluation identified several HR pillars where Saint-Gobain scored exceptionally high:

• Ethics & Integrity: 100% – fully aligned with the Group’s Principles of Conduct and Action, applied consistently across global operations.
• Purpose & Values: 99.85% – driven by a clear corporate purpose and a shared culture across markets.
• Learning: 97.32% – confirming strong focus on skills development and employability throughout careers (+4.07% vs last year).
• Sustainability: 91.97% – reflecting deeper integration of environmental and social challenges into management practices (+1.51%).
• Employer Branding: 91.9% – demonstrating strong attractiveness and recognition of commitments among internal and external talent (+1.44%).

A global certification spanning key markets

Countries certified “Top Employer” in 2026 include major markets such as France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, the United States, China, Japan, Turkey, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, alongside fast-growing regions in Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.

For the wider glass, façade and construction sector, this certification is particularly relevant as the industry accelerates toward decarbonisation, digitalisation and high-performance building envelopes. Workforce development, ethical leadership and learning culture are becoming strategic drivers, supporting quality, technical reliability, and long-term competitiveness.

With this 11th consecutive recognition, Saint-Gobain confirms its ability to combine economic performance, social responsibility, and lasting positive impact, while providing employees with a stimulating, inclusive and purpose-driven working environment.