On December 1, Bertrand Cazes, Glass for Europe Secretary General, participated in the Sustainable Industrial Processing Summit 2023 conference on sustainability through science. Bertrand Cazes co-chaired one of the sessions on glass sustainability and presented the Glass for Europe 2050 vision on flat glass in climate-neutral Europe. One specific intervention by Mr Niels Schreuder was
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Today, Glass for Europe’s Chairwoman Joana Arreguy from Saint-Gobain took part in the Clean Transition Dialogue on Energy Intensive Industries. This meeting was the second of a series of high-level dialogues launched by EC President Von der Leyen. Glass for Europe thanks the European Commission President for involving the glass industry in this dialogue and
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On 29 November, EU institutions have reached an agreement for a revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive. This directive is very important for flat glass manufacturers. It sets conditions for the obtention of permits to operate industrial installations of importance, such as a float glass melting plant. It therefore acts as a license to operate
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The second meeting of Glass for Europe’s National Partners Group took place on 22 November, bringing together national glass and glazing associations. The meeting provided an opportunity for participants to discuss the latest developments in key legislative files that have a direct impact on their activities. Discussions focused mostly on the recasts of the
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On November 21, the European Parliament has adopted its position on the Net-Zero Industry Act with 376 votes to 139 and 116 abstentions. The Act aims at increasing the share of decarbonisation technologies in the EU and the global market and sets the objective to manufacture in Europe 40% of the EU’s annual deployment needs
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Today, Glass for Europe released a position paper on pedestrian safety and the parameters of glass components which may influence windscreen breakage when vehicles are tested under UN Regulation No. 127 (R127). The paper reminds that R127 evaluation and tests address complete vehicles and are therefore car manufacturers’ responsibility; windscreen manufacturers do not have access
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As a member of the European Solar PV Industry Alliance (ESIA), Glass for Europe contributes to the “Finance” and “Value Chain” working groups. Both have recently released their recommendations papers which aim at supporting a massive and rapid deployment of renewable energy in Europe and the EU solar energy strategy. The “Finance” working group provides
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During a keynote speech delivered at the EU Green Deal Summit on 26 September, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen once more talked of the glass industry and the flat glass industry specifically this time: ‘Glass production is a national pride of Czechia. And rightly so. Europe cherishes these great national industrial treasures. And
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European flat glass manufacturers organize thousands of transports every year to deliver products to their customers, utilizing tailored-made specific trucks to optimize efficiency and minimize transport-related emissions. Yet, optimization efforts are hampered by transport rules not fully harmonized across the EU and notably some Member States not allowing trucks beyond 40 tonnes. On July 11,
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High-performance glazing could save up to 37% of the total energy consumption from the EU building stock by 2050! It is therefore a key element to tackle the building sector’s energy consumption and to reduce related greenhouse gas emissions. But what qualifies as ‘high-performance glazing’ exactly? In its new informative paper, “Choosing ‘high energy performance’
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Glass for Europe’s members are committed to increasing vehicles’ energy efficiency by providing glazing products that positively impact vehicle cabins’ air conditioning efficiency. Glass for Europe therefore responded to the consultation on the new eco-innovation implementing legislation by outlining the necessary steps to enable more CO2 emission saving from the use of advanced automotive glazing.
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Today Glass for Europe has submitted its answers to a Commission’s consultation on the decarbonisation of the EU building stock. As part of the Renovation Wave strategy, the Commission had committed to develop a roadmap for reducing whole life cycle carbon in the building sector. The glass industry is supportive of a life cycle approach
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