Sustainability News

The NSG Group has introduced Pilkington Mirai Øne™, a new architectural float glass offering over 35% less embodied carbon compared to its standard float glass, aimed at supporting lower-impact material choices in the built environment. It forms part of Groups wider sustainability commitments, including investments in alternative fuel trials, carbon capture technology to reduce furnace emissions, and recycling initiatives under their makechange™ platform.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has launched Texture by Pilkington™ - a refreshed and reorganised range of patterned glass designed to help the glass sector meet rising demand for privacy, light, and decorative design in modern interiors.

A new residential development in Watford bringing forward 278 homes, is setting a benchmark for sustainable construction in the UK, becoming the first project in the UK to install the lowest carbon alternative to Pilkington UK’s standard glass.

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Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, has entered into a new strategic trading agreement with Morgan Sindall Group - to support the construction services giant’s design teams to maximise opportunities for the sustainable use of architectural glass in projects.

Natural light plays a major role in today’s modern design. Glass not only bridges the gap between the outdoors and indoors, enhancing energy conservation and occupant well-being, but also meets critical performance standards such as fire safety. Pilkington Fire-resistant Glass, a trusted choice for over 45 years, exemplifies how safety and aesthetics can seamlessly coexist.

Pilkington Mirai™ architectural glass manufactured by the NSG Group, has been independently verified as having 52% less embodied carbon, certifying it as the lowest carbon glass of its kind.

Pilkington UK Architectural team recently completed a greenhouse cullet recovery project at the Watson Street site, showcasing a bright future for more sustainable glass production through recycling opportunities in the horticultural sector.

Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, part of the NSG Group, announced the successful launch of Europe's first carbon capture trial in the flat glass industry, alongside partners C-Capture and Glass Futures.

NSG Group has pioneered a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass* ‒ representing the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market.

Pilkington UK secures the future of rolled glass production in the UK with major investment in St Helens as part of government-backed project. The glass manufacturer will move its Watson Street manufacturing operations to its Greengate site in the town, with a major investment to upgrade its Greengate glass furnace. Working out of one glass furnace will save 15,000 tonnes of carbon each year.  

NSG Group’s increased targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions have been certified by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) The Group’s UK subsidiary, Pilkington United Kingdom Limited, leads global efforts to decarbonise the glass manufacturing industry Two world-first trials in St Helens saw the firm’s float glass furnace powered by alternative fuels