Glass for Europe
Budget
€200 — €0
EP Access
4
accredited persons
Staff
4
1.25 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
Glass for Europe is the trade association of Europe's flat glass sector. Flat glass is the type of glass mostly used in buildings, automotive and transport, solar energy glass but also electronics and appliances, furniture, etc. Glass for Europe aims to: - explain and promote the value and contribution of the glass industry and its products. - communicate effectively about the role of high-tech glass products in providing light, comfort, style, safety, security and energy-efficient solutions to buildings, transport and all its other applications. - represent the industry in a dynamic, responsible and transparent manner on relevant policy and regulatory initiatives. - contribute to worldwide initiatives on product safety.
EU Legislative Interests
Below are the six main policy fields monitored by Glass for Europe: - Energy and Climate - Industry, Competitiveness and Single Market - Environment - Construction - Automotive - Trade
Communication Activities
Glass for Europe: - monitors and analyses EU policy developments and informs members and industry stakeholders. - responds to EU public consultations. - engages with EU civil servants and MEPs to present the industry's interests and positions when relevant. - drafts, circulates and communicates position papers dealing with the above EU policies. - communicates on the added-value on flat glass products to Europe's Society and Economy. Glass for Europe is NOT involved in any EU-funded project.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
Glass for Europe is a member of Glass Alliance Europe. Glass for Europe is a member of Construction Products Europe Glass for Europe is a member of CLEPA Glass for Europe is a contributor to the Renovate Europe Campaign.
Organisation Members
Can be members of Glass for Europe companies which operate flat glass manufacturing plants in the EU. Five companies are members of Glass for Europe: AGC Glass Europe, Guardian, NSG Group, Saint-Gobain Glass and Sisecam. Additionally, national associations of a country that is or has been a member of the EU, representing actors of the flat glass value chain, can become national partners. Glass for Europe has eight partners in 2025. The full list of members and partners is accessible via this link: https://glassforeurope.com/about-us/members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.