Decarbonisation roadmap

The European container glass industry has published its landmark report, marking the first and most comprehensive industry-wide research detailing the steps being taken to decarbonise glass manufacturing. The report is accompanied by a dedicated section on the FEVE website, including an Online Map with over 90 industry case studies showcasing decarbonisation efforts across Europe. While the industry is fully committed to this transformation, it cannot achieve its ambitious goals alone. Collaboration is essential for the container glass industry to deliver a packaging solution that is not only fully circular but also climate-neutral.

Our decarbonisation roadmap

Climate protection presents challenges in our industry because large quantities of energy are required to manufacture glass packaging, and the process of melting the raw materials generates CO₂ emissions. Vetropack’s most important climate protection measures include technical optimisation and electrification of our furnaces, renewable electricity sourcing and own production, reducing the percentage of soda, and increasing the share of recycled glass in the mix of raw materials. Climate protection is an integral element of our ‘Clearly sustainable’ strategic thrust. We are committed to effective climate targets in keeping with the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and we undertake to implement a science-based emission reduction pathway.