Ciner Glass has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable glass production by supporting ResponsibleGlass, a global sustainability certification programme for the entire glass value chain.
Ciner Glass is currently building a multimillion pound manufacturing facility in Lommel, Belgium.
Designed as a highly efficient, next generation container glass plant, the site is being developed with a strong focus on reducing environmental impact, maximising resource efficiency and embedding circularity at the heart of operations.
This includes optimised furnace design, increased use of recycled glass (cullet), advanced emission reduction technologies and a long-term pathway aligned with the sector’s decarbonisation goals.
Against this backdrop, Ciner Glass is proud to support ResponsibleGlass — an independent, multi stakeholder initiative aimed at creating clear, credible and auditable sustainability standards across the entire glass value chain, from raw material sourcing and production to recycling and end use.
The leadership of ResponsibleGlass recently visited the Lommel site to engage with Ciner Glass as construction progresses, highlighting Belgium’s role in shaping the next chapter of sustainable glass production in Europe.
Following the launch of the ResponsibleGlass initiative last year, a multi stakeholder council has now been established, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and major glass users across sectors ranging from automotive to soda ash production.
This council is already progressing the development of the ResponsibleGlass standard, Version 1.0 of which will be published later this year and will provide the industry with a clear, practical blueprint for responsible glass production and a pathway toward a globally recognised and trusted standard.
Francis Sullivan, Chair of ResponsibleGlass, said: “Launched at a time when collaboration is key, ResponsibleGlass is built on a multi stakeholder approach where industry insight meets environmental accountability.
“This model has already proven effective in other hard to abate sectors. By working with committed manufacturers such as Ciner Glass, we can build a transparent, credible framework that drives meaningful change across the entire glass value chain.”
Jeroen Bloemen, Corporate Affairs Manager at Ciner Glass Belgium, said: “Glass is inherently a circular material, but sustainability cannot be taken for granted.
"Clear standards, accountability and continuous improvement are essential, which is why ResponsibleGlass is so important for our industry.”
