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The video released today by Glass for Europe shows how glass and its properties are discreet and indispensable components of our lives.
The benefits delivered by large glazed surface are more than we think. They provide access to natural daylight and a visual connection with the external environment.
Yesterday, Glass for Europe organized a special on-line workshop entirely dedicate to the “fit for 55” package, which was released on 14 July.
Glass for Europe is ready to engage with European Parliament and EU Council to trigger a virtuous decarbonisation cycle.
On 8 June, Glass for Europe held the third of its 2021 workshops with national glass stakeholders.
Today, 21 June, Glass for Europe answered to the public consultation on revising the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD).
Yesterday, the European Commission released the update of the EU Industrial Strategy, firstly published in March 2020, just before the explosion of the COVID19 pandemic.
Glass for Europe has always been clear that high-performance glazing is essential for Europe to move towards climate neutrality. This EU Taxonomy classification comes as a fair recognition of the instrumental role our sector plays in this transition.
The significant attendance to the Glass For Europe workshop on taxonomy shows the issue is of high concern to the flat glass industry.
Polish Glass Manufacturers’ Federation, the national association of the Polish glass industry, is a new national partner of Glass for Europe.
On March 22nd, Glass for Europe was virtually in Moscow for the 22nd edition of MIR STEKLA, the International Exhibition for Glass Products, Manufacturing, Processing and Finishing Technology.
Glass for Europe contributed to the new European Bauhaus to highlight the importance of considering buildings in all their dimensions and to promote a people-centred approach to architecture.
The European automotive glass industry is concerned by the increasing number of national certification schemes for automotive glass put in place worldwide.
To materialize, the Renovation Wave needs to be backed by an ambitious revision of both the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Building Directive.
On 19 February, Glass for Europe hosted its first online workshop on Reaction to fire for national partners.
Glass for Europe answered to both the EED and RED consultations highlighting the importance of ensuring synergies with the other Green Deal initiatives, such as the Renovation Wave.
Glass for Europe answered today to the consultation on the EU ETS update in light of the revision of the European Climate targets.
Developing effective plans to replace inefficient windows is a key element of a sustainable and green recovery.
Glass for Europe welcomes a new National Partners, BV Glas, the Federal Association of the German Glass Industry.
Glass for Europe considers that its manufacturing activities should be covered under the taxonomy with adequate technical screening criteria.
Glass for Europe joins the call of Renovate Europe to increase the energy performance standards for the renovation of buildings in the taxonomy delegated act.
Highly selective, thermally insulating glass is already in Guardian’s portfolio and is widely used in modern, energy-efficient buildings.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.
The European Commission announced its intention to propose by mid-2021 a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) for a few sectors, as a pilot phase.