Compagnie de Saint-Gobain Zero-carbon production of flat glass (5826L)
May 16 2022 - 1:08AM
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Compagnie de Saint-Gobain
16 May 2022
SAINT-GOBAIN ACHIEVES THE FIRST ZERO-CARBON PRODUCTION OF FLAT
GLASS IN THE WORLD
Saint-Gobain has become the first player in the world to achieve
zero carbon production of flat glass.
This technological feat was achieved last week by using 100%
recycled glass (cullet) and 100% green energy, produced from biogas
and decarbonized electricity. It was implemented for one week in
Saint-Gobain's flat glass manufacturing plant in Aniche, northern
France.
By mobilizing the network of partners developed by Saint-Gobain,
the focus was placed on circularity, with the use of 100% cullet
from end-of-life glass from renovation or demolition sites and from
production offcuts. The Group's industrial and research teams
succeeded in adjusting all of the furnace's technical parameters to
this dual challenge of operating with 100% recycled material and
100% biogas, while ensuring the right optical quality of the glass.
This pilot production demonstrates Saint-Gobain's capacity for
innovation throughout the value chain.
This achievement is a clear demonstration of Saint-Gobain's
commitment to reach carbon neutrality by 2050. It complements the
Group's investment announced last year to build the world's first
carbon neutral plasterboard plant in Norway. It further strengthens
the Group's position as the worldwide leader in light and
sustainable construction and its leading role in helping to build a
carbon-neutral economy.
ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN
Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction,
Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures
and distributes materials and services for the construction and
industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of
public and private buildings, light construction and the
decarbonization
of construction and industry are developed through a continuous
innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The
Group's commitment is guided by its purpose,
"MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME".
EUR44.2 billion in sales in 2021
166,000 employees, locations in 75 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050
For more information about Saint-Gobain,
visit www.saint-gobain.com and follow us on Twitter
@saintgobain
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