British Glass Releases Comprehensive Policy Position Document, Navigating Challenges and Emphasizing Contributions of UK Glass Sector
British Glass has recently released a forward-looking policy position document for 2024, meticulously detailing the contributions and challenges faced by the UK glass sector. This comprehensive document not only sheds light on the industry’s significant economic and employment contributions but also addresses the hurdles it encounters, offering strategic policy recommendations for a resilient and sustainable future.
The UK glass sector stands as a powerhouse, contributing over £2 billion annually to the economy and sustaining more than 120,000 jobs across the supply chain. Despite these commendable figures, the industry confronts challenges such as escalating manufacturing costs, unfair trade practices, and a reactive trade remedy system incurring substantial costs.
British Glass’s policy recommendations aim to fortify the UK manufacturing landscape, advocating for a long-term industrial strategy, proactive trade remedies, and incentives for energy-efficient renovations. The document emphasizes three pivotal focus areas for the UK glass industry in 2024 and beyond: Power Decarbonisation, Recycle It Right, and Futureproof Skills.
Underlining the commitment to sustainability and innovation, the document highlights specific industry positions for each strategic pillar, followed by detailed policy recommendations aimed at steering the glass sector toward short and long-term decarbonization goals. It emphasizes the industry’s dedication to achieving net-zero status and promoting sustainable practices, such as incorporating recycled glass and implementing separate collection of all glass packaging at the kerbside.
Dave Dalton, CEO of British Glass, expressed enthusiasm about sharing the policy position document, stating, “Our commitment to sustainability and innovation drives our efforts to address the challenges facing the industry and create a supportive environment for UK manufacturing. We believe that by working collaboratively with stakeholders, we can shape a strong and sustainable future for the UK glass industry.”
As part of its advocacy, British Glass encourages ongoing engagement with political parties, inviting them to align their policy positions with industry needs. This collaborative effort aims to foster growth in the UK manufacturing sector and contribute to the broader economic landscape.
Source: GlassBalkan
