Being good stewards of the planet, one roof at a time

By Jenny Yu. 

Learn how this company is setting the standard for sustainability, innovation and care in the roofing world. 

For CertainTeed and its parent company Saint-Gobain, “green” is more than just a buzzword. As one of the leading manufacturers of building materials, CertainTeed is also leading the industry in its sustainability efforts. Jonathan Schulz, district sales manager for commercial roofing at CertainTeed, shared, “Being a good steward of the environment is a pillar for Saint-Gobain. It's a pillar for CertainTeed. This is where we stand. Our goal is to create a better home, and how we create a better home is by taking care of the home that we're in.” 

To meet this goal, CertainTeed has a sustainability commitment that aims to reduce their greenhouse emissions to meet Saint-Gobain's net zero carbon target by 2050. “We are asked every day to be more efficient in how we do our business,” Jonathan said. “How can we be more efficient in how we produce our products, how we ship our products, the materials we use for our products? Instead of 20 rolls, can we do 25 rolls on a pallet? How can we produce a product that is more recyclable? What can we do to help the planet on a local level? It starts down from the territory managers to us.” 

This effort shines through in CertainTeed’s CoolStar Ultra family of products. Their Flintlastic® GTA CoolStar® Ultra and Flintlastic GTA-FR CoolStar Ultra cool roof products both meet California’s Title 24 and Title 31 requirements, which ensures a product is designed to make roofs cooler and more efficient. And they’re not stopping there. In the next months, you can expect to see even more products, like Flintlastic SA Cap CoolStar Ultra and Flintlastic SA Cap FR CoolStar Ultra that meet critical environmental and energy efficiency standards for cooler, more weather-resilient roofs.  

Alongside this commitment to the planet, CertainTeed prioritizes the wellbeing of the people in their communities. “I've never been part of an organization that not only cares about the environment, but cares about their employees,” Jonathan expressed. “There's genuine care about every one of their employees and the betterment of their lives, which is just really refreshing. We care about your community, and as a corporation, we care about this planet that we live in.” 

CertainTeed hopes to spread this culture of care throughout the entire roofing industry. “We are constantly pushing the limit of what we can do to be a good steward of the planet that we live in,” Jonathan stated. “The roofing industry is an old industry, but it's ripe for innovation, and I think Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed are right there in the forefront of that innovation.” 

For Jonathan, being a steward of the planet hits home. “I have four daughters that are 11 through 16, and I want them to have a beautiful life,” he shared. “If I can be part of creating that, even if it's just one roof at a time, then that's awesome.” 

Learn more about CertainTeed’s commitment to sustainability and how their CoolStar Ultra family of products is helping to make our world a more energy-efficient place.