Glazing Supply Chain – route map to 2050

Richard JohnNational Energy Foundation

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Government’s aim: How can we reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050?

The Law of Unintended Consequences

Government’s aim: How can we reduce CO2 emissions by 80% by 2050?

UK glazing supply chain: How can we reduce CO2 emissions from the glazing supply chain in a commercially viable way?

Proposed Study

Thought Leadership• Challenges & solutions; cost, benefit, risk assessmentRoad Mapping• Link to wider benefits of glazing (productivity)Workshops• Engagement & ownership by industry

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1. Lead the agenda

2. Create delivery structures

3. Research & Development

4. Communication & Collaboration including with supply chain

Recommendations

Glass Manufacturers Response

How can we reduce CO2 emissions from glass factories in a commercially viable way?

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CO2 from glass manufacturing

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Results 1 - Options & Barriers / trajectories diagram

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Proposed NEF Study:• First cut assessment & route map

development – 80% by 2050• Foresight exercise• Cost £30k; pledged £25k• Looking for input / industry participation• Corresponding members• Report review• Workshop attendees• Promotion

Thank you for listening

Richard Johne: richard.john@nef.org.ukm: 07548 825126