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| 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.
| Soda ash is a key raw material and is used as an additive in the flat glass making process to reduce the melting temperature of the sand used.
| By way of the Renovation Wave, the European Commission aims to at least double renovation rates in the next ten years and make sure renovations lead to higher energy efficiency.
| On 12 October, the traditional meeting between Glass for Europe and national glass and glazing associations was held for the first time in the format of a web conference.
| In a video statement published in reaction to the climate plan, Glass for Europe calls for concrete actions to take place, particularly when it comes to renovating Europe’s ageing buildings.
| Since August 2020, a specific CAS number for soda-lime silicate glass has been created in the CAS registry.
| On 31st of August 2020, Glass for Europe answered to the European Commission’s roadmap consultation on environmental product performances’ claims.
| By improving its functioning and effectiveness, the CPR (Construction Products Regulation) has the potential to become a driver of sustainability in the building sector and will eventually complete the single market.
| Glass for Europe, the trade association of Europe’s flat glass sector, is a firm believer in the added value of a single market for construction products.