Last June, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. The aim of the Regulation is to provide a framework to ensure the Union’s access to a secure and sustainable supply of net-zero technologies, including by increasing the manufacturing capacity of net-zero technologies and their supply chains. The
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The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) adopted in 2023 is a policy tool developed by the European Union to try to address carbon leakage by way of imposing a carbon price on imported goods from countries outside the EU. The mechanism foresees that the price paid on imported goods would be equivalent to what would
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September 2024 Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism An extension of the scope to the flat glass sector would be premature As per article 30(2) of regulation (EU) 2023/956 of 10 May 2023 establishing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), the European Commission must present a report to other EU institutions before end 2025 containing among other
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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. Glass for Europe is pleased to announce the release of a new video highlighting the essential role of glazing in vehicles. The video outlines the key characteristics of
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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. A great opportunity to meet with new MEPs and reconnect with re-elected ones. The second plenary session of the 2024-2029 mandate
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Autumn is traditionally the period for international trade fairs and exhibitions in the European glass sector. On 17 September 2024, Glass for Europe was represented at the Opening Conference of VITRUM 25 in Milan. Our Environment and Climate Manager, Iva Ganev spoke during the event entitled “Building as Green as Glass”, on the panel addressing
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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”. The op-ed sheds light on the current reality facing the flat glass industry and the solutions which can be implemented to accelerate the decarbonisation and ensure competitiveness. In
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On 17 September, the President of the European Commission sent the Commissioners-designate their mission letters for the next five years. These letters build on the Political guidelines put forward by Ms von der Leyen for the new mandate until 2029. They therefore provide insights into forthcoming initiatives such as the Clean Industrial Deal, the Circular
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The recent publication of Mario Draghi’s report on the future of European competitiveness highlights key issues and recommendations for European industry. The EU faces competitiveness issues and slow growth compared to China and the United States, resulting in a damaging economic situation. Urgent actions and investments are needed for the EU to reach its objectives.
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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. She presented the participants with a speech with Considerations on Circular Economy for the European Building Glass Sector. During her speech, she explained the opportunities of circularity and recycling for architectural
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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. The UKCA mark will, nonetheless, remain a valid and accepted regulatory mark. This decision to extend recognition notably stems
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