At BA Glass, sustainability is not a static ambition; it is a dynamic process of continuous improvement, resilience and innovation. Throughout our 112-year history, we have been guided by our core sustainability pillars, people, social accountability, environmental responsibility, shareholders, customers and consumers. This approach ensures a balanced and responsible approach to growth and innovation. As expectations around environmental performance continue to rise, our responsibility is not only to set ambitious targets, but to consistently deliver measurable results, even in the face of operational challenges.
These recent years have been proof of BA Glass’ strong commitment. Our decarbonisation roadmap, aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative, sets a clear objective: to reduce Scope One and Two emissions by 50 percent by 2035. Today, we are already 22 percent below our 2020 baseline. This places BA Glass ahead of the required trajectory and reinforces our confidence in achieving our long-term goals. More importantly, it demonstrates that sustainability at BA Glass is embedded in how we operate, not treated as a parallel initiative, but as a core driver of performance. This progress is particularly meaningful given the context in which it was achieved.
In 2025, BA Glass operated in a challenging environment marked by production stoppages that impacted furnace efficiency. These disruptions could have slowed our momentum. Instead, they highlighted the resilience of our operations and the strength of our strategy. Even under these conditions, we reduced direct CO₂ emissions per ton of glass produced by 5.9 percent compared to the previous year. This ability to maintain progress under pressure is a critical indicator of long-term sustainability.
We are helping to improve collection, sorting and processing infrastructure
A key factor behind this resilience is BA Glass’ evolving approach to energy. While we have already achieved a significant milestone, sourcing 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy across our European operations, we recognise that the path to decarbonisation requires a broader transformation of our energy mix. Reducing reliance on fossil fuels demands both innovation and pragmatism.
In this context, biomethane is emerging as a promising near-term solution. As a chemically identical alternative to natural gas, it can be integrated into existing infrastructure without the need for major modifications. This makes it a practical solution for reducing emissions while maintaining operational stability. Although the biomethane market is still in its early stages and availability remains limited, we see strong long-term potential. BA Glass’ early adoption reflects a proactive approach: acting today on scalable solutions while continuing to explore future technologies.
At the same time, circularity remains central to our decarbonisation strategy. Glass is inherently a circular material, capable of being recycled indefinitely without loss of quality. At BA Glass, we are committed to maximising this potential. In 2025, we increased our use of recycled glass to an average of 42.2 percent across our European operations. This progress directly contributes to lower energy consumption and reduced emissions, as recycled glass melts at lower temperatures than virgin raw materials.
Beyond the numbers, this achievement reflects a broader industrial shift, one that requires not only internal optimisation, but also strong and reliable recycling ecosystems. The availability and quality of recycled glass remain key challenges, particularly for certain segments such as colourless glass. Addressing these constraints requires coordinated action across the value chain. That is why at BA Glass we continue to play an active role in strengthening recycling systems across the regions where we operate. Through our involvement in initiatives and partnerships, we are helping to improve collection, sorting and processing infrastructure. The integration of recycling capabilities, such as those supported by Recresco, that has been a part of the BA Glass Group since 2024, contributes to a more resilient and competitive ecosystem, ensuring that glass remains a truly circular packaging solution.
Sustainable future
These combined efforts, across energy, circularity, and materials, are shaping a more sustainable and resilient future for glass packaging. They also reflect a broader principle that guides us: meaningful progress is achieved not through isolated actions, but through integrated strategies that address the full complexity of our operations. As we look ahead, our focus remains clear. BA Glass will continue to accelerate decarbonisation, strengthen circular systems, and invest in innovation across all aspects of its business. At the same time, we recognise that transformation at scale cannot be achieved alone. Collaboration across the value chain will remain essential to unlocking further progress and ensuring that sustainable packaging solutions are widely accessible.
Glass has a unique role to play in this transition. Its circular nature, combined with ongoing advancements in production and resource efficiency, positions it as one of the most sustainable materials available today. At BA Glass, we are committed to ensuring that this potential is fully realised, through action, through partnership, and through a long-term vision that aligns environmental responsibility with industrial performance.
