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#Diversity unlocks innovation & inclusion drives impact At The Hindu’s HR conclave under the theme DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity) in workspace sponsored by RRD GO Creative, our Center Director took part in a fireside chat that delved into the transformative power of diversity and #Inclusion in corporate spaces. Together with industry leaders, we explored how India is advancing in #DEI, not just as a corporate goal but as a continuous journey toward a more inclusive and innovative future. Our Center Director Kartik Kumar emphasized the importance of nurturing diverse talent, stating, "Inclusion builds better workplaces and homes, where every individual can thrive." This aligns with Saint-Gobain commitment to making the world a better home. Anwesa Sen from Grindwell Norton Ltd shared how our factories are leading the change with all-women manufacturing lines, making it one of the most progressive workplaces in India. She also mentioned that by 2025, they will achieve 25% of diversity.   Priya Vaidyanathan spoke about the importance of enhancing infrastructure to be more women-centric, focusing on grooming them for leadership roles and #Empowering them to become effective leaders. Together, these insights reaffirm our belief that diversity and inclusion are not just part of system but every walk of our life which drives #Innovation and #Growth. At Saint-Gobain Research India, we remain committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, contributing to a more equitable and progressive future for all.  #DEI #DiversityandInclusion #MakingtheWorldABetterHome #HRConclave2025 #DiversityinWorkforce

#CVDAnnualConference: A Global Collaboration for #Innovation From India to Egypt and Mexico, the CVD Annual Conference brought together minds from around the globe to push the boundaries of #Coating technology. Kicking off with insights from Himanshu Goyal on the science of CVD, the conference highlighted the power of data-driven improvements and collaboration across continents. Mr. Diwakar’s market trends gave a clear direction for product innovation, while brainstorming sessions sparked fresh ideas for advancing glass coating quality. From exchanging best practices to brainstorming next-gen systems with Saint-Gobain Research India and DTI India, the conference highlighted the power of global collaboration. Together, we’re raising the bar for coating quality and pushing #Reflectasol to shine even brighter! Kartik Kumar | Venkatamurugan N S | Kumaresan T. | MISRA Soumyadeep | Keerthivasan Sridharan #InnovationUnleashed #Teamwork #CoatingTech #GlobalExchange #CVD2024 #GlobalTeamwork #GlassCoating #Reflectasol

What if the #Rheology (Science of flow and deformation of matter) could change the future of industries? We recently had our 3rd Global Rheology Workshop’24, and we certainly lived it. On September 30th, over 120 participants from 8 R&D centers and 7 business units came together, not just to listen, but to challenge the boundaries of #Rheology in a way we’ve never seen before. The event focused much on collision of ideas and a deep dive into technicality, where in experts from academia, #Startups, and industry not just talked about the advancements but imagined their next big applications. How can the flow of materials improve #Sustainability in #Adhesives and #Sealants? Can rheology unlock breakthroughs in #LifeSciences? Or maybe redefine the future of #Glass and #Gypsum? or How Rheology as a tool can accelerate innovation at different stages right from new product development starting from raw material screening, formulations, process optimization, applications to end of life ? Action overtook theories in this session. Brainstorming turned into innovation labs, as we aimed at real-world solutions for real-world challenges. From startup #Disruptors to global experts, the energy was electric in both online and offline. It’s science with a purpose. And this workshop? It was a launchpad for the next wave of #Innovation in industries that touch billions of lives and make the world a better home. Kartik Kumar | Sumi Dinkar . | David Shackleford | Tvasta | Khushboo Suman | Abhijit Deshpande | Kanakavel Saminathan | Chandan Pandit | Dr. Mayank Agarwal, PhD #FutureOfFlow #RheologyRevolution #IndustryInnovation #NextGenScience #CollaborationInAction #SGRIndia #GlobalImpact #Sustainability

A story of how 100 of us spent our Saturday morning at beach   As usual it was a sunny Saturday morning in #Chennai. While most people were heading to brunch or scrolling through their feeds, 100 of us from Saint-Gobain Research India grabbed our gloves and hit the beach - but not for a lazy day by the waves. We were there for something bigger, something impactful - #TheChennaiCoastalCleanup. We joined hands with communiTREE on September 21st, the International Coastal Cleanup Day - a moment where our shores become a symbol of change. Here at SGR India, we’ve been weaving this environmental responsibility into our soul for years, and this year was no different.   Over 100 dedicated employees signed up for this activity which stands as a part of our long-standing commitment to giving back to nature, a principle that has deep roots at SGRI. For us, it’s not just about picking up trash; it’s about #ProtectingHabitats, preserving ecosystems, and ensuring the future of the planet. Every year, we come together to clean up the coast and help our little friends—the #OliveRidley turtles. These little being rely on clean beaches to survive, and every piece of trash we pick up boosts their chances.   Want to be part of something bigger? Next time you’re at the beach, remember - every action counts. Let’s protect what we love and make the world a better home. Hafiz Khan | Mukesh Madhavan | Ajith Francis J |

Innovation Reaps Success at Saint-Gobain’s Patent Award Night 2024 What does it take to spark #Innovation? Is it just ideas? No, all it takes is passion, relentless curiosity, and the courage to face challenges. Our Saint-Gobain Research India team celebrated the #PatentNightAward2024 in full glory, an evening where innovation reaped its greatest reward — recognition. Our #Innovators proved that its always about bold actions not just ideas. We honoured 33 patents, and 30 #Inventors, pushing our total to 79 grants overall. The excitement was palpable, with a collective vow to double count in the next edition, fueling Saint-Gobain’s journey of relentless innovation. Here’s to our inventors, our future, and the innovations yet to come. Let Accelerate Innovation Together to Make the World a Better Home! Anne Hardy | Santhanam B | Kartik Kumar | Bernadette Charleux | Alain ZANOLI | Stephan Behle | Todd DiNoia | Robert Germar | Hélène Lannibois-Dréan | Eric ETIENNE | Gabriel Gorescu | Dimitri Orrico Nogueira | Vinay Natrajan | Fabien Lienhart | Renaud Jahan | Agnes DELTENRE | Giriraj Kumar.S | Sindhia Rani | Packirisamy Murugan

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"Meet me after class”; "Pin drop silence!” – Who else got chills from these? 😅 The serious moments that once made us nervous now fill us with nostalgia. Looking back, we realize: the best part of life is learning. And teachers? They come in many forms—professors, colleagues, even random strangers. This Teacher's Day, let’s celebrate all the mentors who shaped us. From the classroom to the workplace, they've left an impact. Send them a note, a message, or even just a thought. Keep their wisdom alive, because learning never stops. #TeachersDay2024 #Gratitude #LifelongMentors #AlwaysLearning #ThankYouTeachers #CelebrateMentorship #SaintGobain #MakingtheWorldABetterHome              

#TheButterflyEffect Imagine standing in a garden, watching a butterfly delicately fluttering, it seems simple, serene, yet beneath those fragile wings lies a powerful story of survival, connection, and the intricate web of life. This was the essence of our recent talk on butterfly microhabitats and their surprising impact on our #ecosystem by Dr.Murugavel T The speaker began by inviting us to view nature as a living laboratory, a place where every interaction, no matter how small, contributes to a larger, interconnected system. We were introduced to the #Monarchbutterfly, a species that undertakes one of the most remarkable migrations on Earth. But what sparked the attention, was the way scientists track these butterflies: by attaching tiny, #lightweight sensor tracking. It was startling to know about the Colony collapse disorder and the correlation with a Cli-Fi story that added a "fiery" twist in the tale. We shared our individual experience with nature and resonated with the thoughts of creating living laboratories. This made us take a different lens on our living and deep-rooted the idea of scientific solutions for observing nature. Kumaresan T. #SustainabilityTalk #MakingtheWorldABetterHome #ThrivingEcosystem

What if we could reshape the future of India's buildings? Saint-Gobain Research India recently joined forces with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) to launch a game-changing report on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Carbon Emissions in #TheIndianBuildingSector. This report dives deep into how we can #decarbonize our buildings and make sustainability the new standard. We didn’t just discuss the challenges—we connected with industry leaders, exchanged ideas, and set the stage for future #collaborations aimed at reducing our carbon footprint. Curious to know more? Check out the full report here -  https://shorturl.at/rwCiw Get to know how we are making the world a better home day by day. Brijesh Pandey, Ph.D. | Venkat Garimella | Sanjiv Bhatia | Satish Kumar | Kartik Kumar | HARINI SANTHANAM | Prasanth Kumar | Shailee Goswami | Unnikrishnan AR | Anand Santhanam | Sreejith Jayaram | Sree Kavya #Sustainability #Decarbonization #Innovation #SaintGobainResearchIndia #GreenBuilding #AEEE #MakingTheWorldABetterHome

Nobody will remember: - Your salary - How “busy you were” - How many hours you worked People will remember: -       Your customer-centricity -       Your innovation breakthroughs -       How you have made the world a better home #CustomerCentricity #PurposeOverAnything #MakingtheWorldaBetterHome #Sustainability #ValueDriven #CreatingAnImpact #JoiningTheTrend 😄