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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

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

1st Glass for Europe workshop on flat glass recycling

On Thursday 24 February, representatives of glass and glazing national associations and Glass for Europe’s members companies participated in the first workshop on “Flat glass recycling”. The high attendance confirms that the topic is high on the EU flat glass industry agenda. 3 speakers presented 3 national cases: Jochen Grönegräs, Managing Director of Bundesverband

28 February

Glass for Europe answered to the consultation on “Commercial vehicles – weights and dimensions”

On February 17th, Glass for Europe answered to the public consultation on “Commercial vehicles – weights and dimensions (evaluation)”. While the harmonization aimed at by Directive 96/53/EC is welcomed, the minimum harmonization approach gives rise to limitations that prevent optimization of transport flows of flat glass products. Glass for Europe believes that this will translate

25 February

Glass for Europe at the International Year of Glass opening ceremony

Today, the Chairman of Glass for Europe Philippe Bastien was at the Palace of Nations in Geneva for the opening ceremony of the International Year of Glass. His speech was a time travel which took participants back to 1990 and forward to 2050: from the last 30 years of flat glass industry evolution and to

11 February

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

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