SAINT-GOBAIN PAM signs a partnership with the hydroelectric company RACINE
Committed to reducing its CO2 emissions by 80% by 2028 through the progressive electrification of its furnaces, Saint-Gobain PAM is taking another step in its low-carbon trajectory by developing renewable electricity supplies. The PAM teams have just concluded a 10-year strategic partnership with Racine, an independent hydroelectric producer, to power the PAM sites in Maidières (Technocentre), Foug, and Toul.
This electricity comes from several hydroelectric power plants located in Lorraine, including one directly in Pont-à-Mousson. Thanks to this local, sustainable, and reliable energy—hydropower being the least intermittent renewable energy source—PAM reduces its environmental footprint while supporting a production model that respects biodiversity and local communities.
This 10-year contract is a long-term commitment and confirms Saint-Gobain PAM's dedication to accelerating the energy transition of its industrial sites.
The supplier, Racine, a subsidiary of the family-owned Barthe ENR group, operates hydroelectric facilities throughout France. Their model, based on energy produced and consumed directly without intermediaries, guarantees a relationship of trust and close collaboration, in line with Saint-Gobain PAM's values and environmental ambitions.
With this partnership, we are moving from ambition to the very concrete implementation of our low-carbon strategy. Securing renewable electricity, produced locally in Lorraine, is essential to support the industrial transformation underway at our sites. This approach is fully aligned with our 2028 roadmap, which aims to sustainably reduce the carbon footprint of our production while preserving our competitiveness and our local roots. Indeed, the balance between industrial performance, environmental responsibility, and local commitment guides each of our decisions.
About Saint-Gobain PAM
Saint-Gobain PAM is the global leader in water infrastructure. For 170 years, the company, founded in Pont-à-Mousson, has been designing and securing the networks that sustain communities. Pipes, fittings, valves, and infrastructure access: we offer comprehensive solutions capable of meeting the most demanding requirements. Since 2021, PAM has been implementing a strategic plan to modernize and decarbonize its industrial sites, with flagship projects such as the Thor (2022) and Vulcain (2025) electric furnaces, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2028 (compared to 2017).
The excellence of ductile cast iron at the service of renewable energy