Cardinal Glass Industries is leading the charge in sustainable glass manufacturing with its bold commitment to decarbonisation. In an industry-first initiative, Cardinal is partnering with Padova, Italy-based K2-CO2, a global leader in CO2 capture systems, to achieve an extraordinary 95 percent CO2 capture rate in its glass production process.
This milestone follows years of rigorous research and technological exploration with K2-CO2 and its licensor, Giammarco Technologies, positioning Cardinal as a trailblazer in environmental responsibility. With this advancement, the company is poised to set the standard for carbon removal in the glass industry, delivering the most sustainable, low-carbon glass for the future.
“This CO2 capture technology builds upon our long-standing commitment to environmental leadership,” said Roger O’Shaughnessy, CEO & President of Cardinal Glass Industries. “We have achieved minor source status across all Cardinal Float Glass Plants, maintaining the lowest NOx and SOx emissions. Now, with this revolutionary CO2 capture system, we are further cementing our role as a global leader in environmental sustainability.”
As the world’s largest producer of Low-E energy-efficient glass, Cardinal Glass Industries continues to drive meaningful change in the industry. To illustrate the significance of this initiative, the annual CO2 captured by a single system surpasses the amount that would be sequestered by planting 1.6 million trees and growing them for a decade.
With this groundbreaking commitment to sustainability, Cardinal Glass Industries is paving the way for a future defined by innovation, environmental responsibility, and industry leadership.