Saint-Gobain Successfully Manufactures Flat Glass with Alternative Energy Source

Saint-Gobain Glass France recently carried out a successful trial at its Aniche plant, integrating a bioliquid from the wood industry as an alternative energy source in the manufacture of flat glass for the building sector. 

A significant step towards decarbonization, sustainable production

The three-day trial provided an opportunity to substitute 30% of conventional energy sources with this bioliquid, leading to a significant reduction of over 80% in CO₂ emissions (scopes 1 and 3) compared with the usual use of natural gas.

This initiative is in line with Saint-Gobain Glass' ongoing efforts to reduce the carbon footprint of its glass products. This trial is also in line with the Saint-Gobain Group's roadmap, which aims for carbon neutrality by 2050 (scopes 1, 2 and 3). 

In 2022, the Aniche plant had achieved the first production of low-carbon flat glass (scopes 1 and 2). The plant produces ORAÉ low-carbon glass, designed to reduce its carbon footprint by limiting greenhouse gas emissions throughout its life cycle.