2022 - Page 5 of 5 - Glass for Europe

Glass for Europe participates in the debate on the “fit for 55” package

In both the European Parliament and the Council, the legislative debate on the fit for 55 package becomes more intense. Glass for Europe is actively participating in the discussion advocating a cautious and informed upgrade of the climate legislations and calling for prioritizing efforts in the sector with the highest CO2 savings potential, namely transport

9 February

The need for flat glass recycling at the NGA Glass Conference

Glass for Europe was in Long Beach, California for the NGA Glass Conference. The event organized by NGA – National Glass Association takes place twice a year and brings together peers from across the North American flat glass supply chain. As part of the International Year of Glass, the event offered the opportunity to strengthen

28 January

A careful design of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The European flat glass sector association releases today its recommendations on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. It is Glass for Europe’s belief that the following elements are necessary to help the realisation of the sector’s 2050 vision: New sectors like flat glass manufacturing should not be introduced into the CBAM before the impacts on these

25 January

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism needs careful design to preserve Europe’s industries and value chains

January 2022 The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism needs careful design to preserve Europe’s industries and value The European flat glass sector takes as its role to produce the materials essential for renovating Europe’s buildings, for supporting the clean mobility transition and for increasing the share of renewable solar energy in Europe. While already providing net

25 January

Glass for Europe recommends a cautious upgrade of the EU ETS Directive

The European flat glass sector association releases today its recommendations on the review of the Emissions Trading Scheme Directive. A revision of the phase IV of EU ETS has become necessary to ensure the EU’s journey towards climate neutrality remains sustainable on the way to 2030. The flat glass sector is massively investing to innovate

20 January

A cautiously upgraded EU ETS Directive

A CAUTIOUSLY UPGRADED EU ETS DIRECTIVE The European flat glass sector takes as its role to produce the materials essential for renovating Europe’s buildings, for supporting the clean mobility transition and for increasing the share of renewable solar energy in Europe. While already providing net carbon-avoidance products, the flat glass sector is looking into ways

20 January