Net Zero by 2050

Saint-Gobain Glass aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Making the world a better home is more than a purpose for us, it drives our actions across glazing, construction and deconstruction.

We collaborate with stakeholders and customers throughout the supply chain, helping to lead solutions and education on the growing importance of sustainability. We focus on nurturing innovation and engagement, to deliver proactive and valuable solutions. The drive to be net-zero by 2050 is at the centre of our activities, shaping our ethos and approach as we strive to create a circular economy.

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Why Net Zero Matters

Old, inefficient windows contribute significantly to the UK’s CO2 emissions. Meanwhile, glass manufacturing is energy intensive. By recycling end-of-life glazing into new, higher performance windows (based on emissivity), we help conserve resources, reduce energy consumption, and empower homeowners to make energy-efficient choices.

Our Approach to Achieving Net Zero Emissions By 2050: Glass Forever

In the face of the climate emergency, rising energy costs, and the depletion of natural resources used in glass manufacturing, it’s crucial that we reevaluate our production processes. As an industry, we must be more responsible and sustainable in our operations which is why Saint-Gobain Glass developed Glass Forever, a circular economy approach to flat glass recycling.

Since 2001, it has been our goal to revolutionise the remanufacturing of glass. As industry pioneers in our approach, we work closely with our customers to develop and implement flat glass recovery and recycling practices that actively divert consumer glass away from landfills, instead, we’re remanufacturing this waste, referred to as cullet, into new flat glass at our state-of-the-art plant in Eggborough, East Yorkshire.

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End-of-life glass recovery for external facades and internal glass in commercial buildings

4. capturing glass waste

Capturing waste glass during the customer manufacturing process

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Remanufacturing old domestic windows

Discover How You Can Contribute

Discover Net Zero with Glass Forever. Contact us for further information.