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AGC and Saint-Gobain Partner to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Glass Manufacturing

AGC and Saint-Gobain have partnered to design a flat glass line that is expected to reduce direct CO2 emissions. AGC officials explain that as part of the collaboration, its patterned glass production line in the Czech Republic will be refurbished … Continue reading

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The Looking Back Glass: Highlights From 2022

A new year is finally upon us. This past year brought various stories throughout the glass, glazing and fenestration industries, ranging from inflation to supply chain issues to the fight to reduce carbon emissions. The year also had its fair … Continue reading

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Glass Companies Named to Prestigious CDP ‘A-List’ for Climate Change Policies

Saint-Gobain and AGC Glass Europe were named to Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) “Climate Change A-List,” which recognizes companies worldwide for environmental transparency and performance on climate change, deforestation and water security. CDP is a global environmental non-profit organization considered the … Continue reading

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White House Seeks to Cut Federal Building Emissions 30% by 2030

If the White House gets its way, dynamic glass will play a major role in federal buildings of the future. According to the U.S. Green Building Council (GBC), buildings consume 70% of the electricity load in the country and half … Continue reading

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Glass Industry Think Tank Searches for Alternative Fuels to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Glass Futures, a non-profit glass industry think tank, has partnered with the U.K. government to determine whether alternative sustainable fuels could reduce carbon emissions by up to 80%, allowing the glass industry to decarbonize sooner, says Palma González García, combustion … Continue reading

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