British Glass welcomes the UK government’s decision to increase compensation under the Network Charging Compensation scheme from 60 to 90 Percent. This measure will help reduce the disparity in electricity prices between the UK and its international competitors, supporting the competitiveness of the UK glass sector.
Nick Kirk, Federation Director, British Glass, said, “We welcome the additional support to reduce electricity costs for the UK glass sector. This is a positive step towards improving competitiveness and enabling further progress on decarbonisation.
“The sector continues to face significant challenges, including the flawed implementation of packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) and rising imports of container glass.”
British Glass urges continued engagement with government to ensure a strong, competitive UK glass industry capable of supporting a truly circular economy.