Our Mission

To explain and promote the Vision of the glass industry

Make sure that the vision of the glass industry is communicated effectively to opinion leaders such as the construction and automotive industry stakeholders, the specialised press, policy-makers in Brussels and across the European region, so as to enhance understanding and awareness of the contribution of our products to society and to the environment.

To explain and promote the Value and Contribution of the glass industry and its products

To enhance broader understanding of what flat glass is (especially its applications in the building, automotive and solar-energy sectors) and to underline the critical and unique role its products play. We do this by providing information to those who need to know and by participating constructively in relevant debates and processes at European, national and international level.

To represent the interests of our Members in the policy-making process

To represent the industry in a dynamic, responsible and responsive manner on relevant policy and regulatory initiatives vis-à-vis the EU institutions in Brussels and Strasbourg and other international organizations elsewhere, becoming and remaining a valued and respected partner for policy-makers. We also coordinate the representation of the industry towards national governments because most EU policy measures and legislation are decided jointly by the Member States and the European Parliament and must then be implemented and enforced at national level. We do this through the member companies, working with relevant national institutions and trade organisations to do so as appropriate.

To contribute to worldwide initiatives on product policy

To participate where appropriate and necessary in international efforts in the field of product policy as such as harmonization of technical standards required for product characteristics, measurement methods and minimum required quality levels. By so doing we hope to enhance global product quality, better disseminate knowledge and improve understanding between manufacturers and users. To this end, we work with relevant bodies around the world, as and when appropriate.