The report describes Saint-Gobain's performance in 2015, highlighting its strong financial results, particularly its significant growth in net income, which was up 36% year-over-year, and its sharp decrease in net debt, which fell to €4.8 billion from €7.2 billion at the end of 2014. It also notes that the Group's operating margin came in at 6.7%, and that its dividend will be stable at €1.24 per share. The report also details the Group's strategic priorities for 2016, including its continued pursuit of its plan to acquire a controlling interest in Sika. The report also addresses the Group's commitment to sustainable development, particularly its efforts to reduce its environmental impact and to promote energy efficiency in its buildings.
Issuing Company Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
Report Type Integrated Report
Report Language EN
Report Filesize 6.82 MB
No. of Pages 296 pages
Reporting period2015
Report EditionUnknown
Assurance Provider Unknown
Reporting Standards GRI; AFEP-MEDEF; UNSDG; others
Materiality Assessmenttrue