March 2022 - Glass for Europe

Making sustainable products the norm in the European Union

Yesterday, 30 March, the European Commission released new proposals aiming at making sustainable products the norm in the EU. The main objective of the package of proposals is to make “almost all physical goods on the EU market more friendly to the environment, circular, and energy efficient throughout their whole lifecycle“. The package includes: A

31 March

Realizing the full potential of glazing in an EPBD fit for 2030

Glass for Europe believes that it is time for a coherent revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). In the position paper released today and in its answer to the public consultation, the European association of flat glass manufacturers and transformers calls on the European Parliament and the Council to realize the full

30 March

Joana Arreguy elected Chairwoman of Glass for Europe

Joana Arreguy elected Chairwoman of Glass for Europe Press release Brussels, 30 March 2022: On March 24, during Glass for Europe’s General Assembly, Joana Arreguy, Glass Industrial Director at Saint-Gobain, was elected Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Glass for Europe. Joana Arreguy began her career in Saint-Gobain in 2011 and has since then held different managerial

30 March

High-performance glazing to make EU buildings fit for 2030

March 2022 High-performance glazing to make EU buildings fit for 2030 Improvements needed to the recast of the Energy Performance of Building Directive (EPBD) Achieving the target on CO2 emission reduction of at least 55% by 2030 as proposed by the European Commission[1], will require drastic cuts in buildings’ energy consumption and related emissions. The

30 March

Talking glass in sustainable buildings

“Glazing will be essential to deliver truly sustainable buildings” affirms Glass for Europe’s Secretary General B. Cazes in an interview released for the Theme Park of GPD – Glass Performance Days. Already today, glazing solutions helps designing and constructing sophisticated and comfortable sustainable buildings. Sustainable buildings which are highly energy efficient by definition but that

23 March

Let’s get the Fitfor55 package right to trigger the much-needed virtuous cycle of decarbonisation

Europe is now at a critical junction in shaping its energy transition, only accelerated due to the tragic events unfolding in Ukraine. Europe’s flat glass industry needs to face today’s energy crisis, and, with adequate support, will emerge stronger to support Europe’s transition towards climate neutrality. Thirty years since the adoption of the first global

18 March

Glass for Europe highlights the dangers of the current energy crisis in the context of the war in Ukraine

The geopolitical events at the borders of Europe are of high concerns to all of us seeking peace, security, and prosperity in Europe. While our thoughts are with the Ukrainian people and all those suffering of these terrible events, Glass for Europe must continue to fulfil its duty and to raise awareness about the dangers

15 March

Continuous energy supply is essential for the flat glass industry

March 2022 Continuous energy supply is essential for the flat glass industry This paper intends to inform policymakers on the necessity of continuous supply of energy, in particular natural gas and electricity, for the proper functioning and safety of flat glass manufacturing installations. The glass industry is singular in this respect as glass melting installations

15 March

Glass in sustainable buildings

Glass for Europe launches today a new section of its website and a video on the role of glass in sustainable buildings. As new construction becomes increasingly energy efficient, energy consumption is no longer the only criteria that is being considered when evaluating the sustainable performance of buildings. Based on a complete life-cycle approach, the

11 March

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2022 – Opening up the potential of windows

Yesterday, Glass for Europe, together with ARGE, European Aluminium, EPPA, ES-SO, and EuroWindoor, released their recommendations on the recast of the Energy Performance of Building Directive and the energy savings potential of windows. High-performance windows and glazed areas have a role to play in the decarbonisation of the EU building stock, but they also improve

10 March

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2022 – Opening up the potential of windows

Energy Performance of Buildings Directive 2022 – Opening up the potential of windows The Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) has contributed to improving the energy performance of European buildings and our associations ARGE, European Aluminium, EPPA, ES-SO, EuroWindoor and Glass for Europe are strong supporters of this framework. Buildings account for about 40% of

10 March