All production facilities of AGC Glass Europe's Architectural Upstream division have been certified with the ISO 50001 energy management standard, as announced on the company’s official website. The certification covers three business lines: basic float glass, industrial and solar glass, and fire-resistant glass production.
ISO 50001 is an international energy management standard. Its implementation enables systematic control over energy use at industrial sites, identifying opportunities to reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve production efficiency.
AGC began implementing ISO 50001 in 2023. The process involved developing an energy policy, establishing key performance indicators (KPIs), daily monitoring of energy consumption, and creating action plans to reduce energy usage under real manufacturing conditions. These steps were carried out by energy management teams in collaboration with production, procurement, and the corporate sustainability department.
During the certification process, AGC encountered various challenges — from organising energy management on complex production sites to adopting new technical solutions. In Moustier, Belgium, for instance, deep integration of energy management across all plant processes was necessary. At the site in Cuneo, Italy, the team reduced dependence on the grid by installing solar panels, heat recovery turbines, and cogeneration systems.
At the plant in Řetenice, Czech Republic, a system was developed to monitor energy consumption in real time for each production line, enabling quick detection of anomalies and process adjustments.
As Ronnie Van Broeckhoven, business line and plant manager in Mol (Belgium), noted:
"Energy efficiency is an ongoing effort to reduce our energy footprint, aiming to offer customers products that stand out not only for their quality but also for their value in sustainable manufacturing."
Before this, profile system manufacturers such as aluplast, Reynaers, and Veka had already received ISO 50001 certification.
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Solar systems at the AGC Glass Europe plant in Italy
All AGC Glass Europe production sites certified with ISO 50001 energy management
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