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Following the ground-up construction of a unique R&D asset for the global glass industry, Glass Futures is entering a key stage in serving its international membership on the journey towards a fully decarbonised supply chain.
The first week of December was marked with two important events to discuss the role of energy efficiency and sustainable construction for the next five years.
British Glass has shared an update on the industry’s route to net zero, publishing the latest progress since the 2021 strategy release.
When comparing sealed units (insulating glass units, IGUs) with single-pane glass, several key performance metrics highlight the advantages of sealed units.
HPDs verified for uncoated float, vacuum coated and UltraMirror® glass
By targeting the most energy-intensive part of the glass production process, namely the melting of the glass, ZeroCO2Glas opens up the possibility of saving a particularly large amount of energy and greenhouse gases.
Water is the resource of the future, and IMMMES is committed daily to its protection.
The transition to net zero emissions in the glass sector will require significant investments, estimated at least €15 billion by 2050.
A successful industrial trial this month, part of a Glass Futures project, demonstrated low-cost bioderived fuels for various glass and ceramics furnaces.
Message from Adrian Curry, Deputy Chair of Glass Futures, following the UK Government’s major announcement on 4 October 2024 about investment in green energy*
Saint-Gobain Glass showcases pioneering sustainable solutions through three themed areas: “DECARBONISATION & CIRCULARITY”, “PERFORMANT SOLUTIONS”, and “EASY TO USE”.
EcoVadis, which assesses corporate sustainability performance internationally, has awarded Glaston the EcoVadis Bronze Medal.
Satinal is dedicated to environmental responsibility, and its STRATO® EVA Carbonlight™ product line is a prime example of this commitment.
Last June, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
An extension of the scope to the flat glass sector would be premature
The new video introduces the important role of glazing in sustainable mobility. A timely contribution given that pieces of legislation are currently under discussion on the subject.
As part of the world-leading trade fair glasstec 2024, held at Düsseldorf Exhibition Centre from 22 to 25 October, the 2-day CircuClarity One Conference will be organised on 22 and 23 October.
Our Environment and Climate Policy Manager, Iva Ganev, attended the seminar on Performance-Based Façade Design which took place on 5-6 September 2024 in Venice.
Schiatti Angelo will be at GlassBuild America 2024, September 30 to October 2 in Dallas, Texas, USA. In booth 53022 you will meet the company team and you will see the FPS15RS.
STRATO® EVA provides a number of benefits, including improved safety, durability, and most importantly, sound insulation.
Addressing the industry’s decarbonisation challenge, HORN is taking the next step forward in the industry´s transition to a resource-efficient and low-carbon economy.
Şişecam allocated 63.5% of its R&D expenditures to sustainability projects.
Continued collaboration reaffirms Vitro’s commitment to the community and environmental protection
Glaston is proud to have set science-based targets, positioning us as leaders in the low-carbon transition.
In this blog, the environmental and economic impacts of insulating gases and their influence on energy savings in buildings will be explored.