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British Glass publish industry-wide net zero strategy

British Glass, the representative body for the UK glass sector, in consultation with its members has published a strategy that sets out the glass industries potential route to net zero carbon emissions.

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British Glass Net Zero Report
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The net zero strategy follows on from the industries decarbonisation roadmap launched in 2015 in conjunction with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy that was based on achieving a reduction of 80% CO2emissions by 2050. Following the government signing up to the Paris Agreement, British Glass has worked with members and industry partners to devise a strategy to achieve net zero.

The new strategy outlines the options available to enable glass manufacturers to reduce combustion and process emissions, as well as improving energy efficiency. It also sets out how glass can support other sectors to decarbonise.

Key barriers to success include financial viability due to the high costs of alternative fuels, access to alternative fuels and availability of cullet (recycled glass).

The strategy and aspirations of the industry also need to be supported and protected with appropriate policy by government if the sector is to succeed in decarbonising. British Glass has set out policy recommendations for energy costs, energy infrastructure, decarbonisation technologies, circular economy and the use of glass products in other sectors.

Dave Dalton, British Glass chief executive officer commenting on the strategy, said:

“This is an exciting, but challenging road ahead for UK glass manufacturers on the journey to net zero but we are committed and well placed to achieve this, provided the industry is supported with relevant policy to overcome the barriers to success.

“We are confident that the measures presented in the net zero strategy will outline the best route to both reducing and eventually eliminating carbon emissions from our industry, but it is essential that we receive the support required from government to fulfil our ambitions.

I look forward to what is to come in taking our industry to net zero.”

You can access the British Glass Net Zero Strategy on the Unlock Net Zero resources section.