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Kuraray to showcase sustainable innovations and glass interlayer solutions.
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.
In the week of 16 September, Bertrand Cazes, Secretary General of Glass for Europe and Adrien Carton, Sustainable Construction and Industrial Policy Manager travelled to Strasbourg to meet with representatives of the European Parliament.
On 16 September, Glass for Europe chairman Davide Cappellino published an opinion piece in Euractiv entitled “Time for the flat glass industry’s decarbonisation efforts to pay off”.
In a recent statement, the UK Minister for Building Safety and Homelessness, Rushanara Ali, confirmed that the recognition of CE marking for construction products will be extended beyond the previously set deadline of 30th June 2025.
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.
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.
On 29 August, Bertrand Cazes took part to the ‘Glass Termin / Journée d’échanges du verre’ organised by SIGAB, the technical department of SFV/ASVP, the Swiss glazing association.
The Next Generation Energy event successfully united over 100 global industry leaders, experts, and innovators to discuss the future of energy management and sustainability in the glass and façade industry.
Şişecam allocated 63.5% of its R&D expenditures to sustainability projects.
Join FGIA September 16-19 for either the in-person conference in Minneapolis, MN or online via the virtual experience.
The Commercial Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for POLFLAM GAIA, a monolithic low-carbon fire-resistant glass, is now available for download on the POLFLAM website.
Featuring a clinker brick façade and green accents, the building showcases Hoffmann Glas Peine’s SANCO glass solutions, which enhance its aesthetic while offering superior insulation and energy efficiency.
Kuraray is excited to announce its participation in the 156th edition of Zak World of Façades, and the 3rd edition in Kuala Lumpur.
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.