 
Author: Tiago Moreira da Silva, CEO, BA Glass
For BA Glass, sustainability is not a static aspiration; it is a dynamic process of continuous improvement, sustainability and innovation. Throughout our 112-year history, we have been guided by our core pillars of sustainability, people, social responsibility, environmental responsibility, shareholders, customers and consumers. This approach ensures an equitable and responsible approach to growth and innovation. As expectations regarding environmental performance continue to grow, our responsibility is not only to set ambitious goals, but to consistently deliver measurable results, even in the face of operational challenges.
These recent years have been a testament to the strong commitment of BA Glass. Our decarbonisation roadmap, which is accompanied by a Science-Based Objectives programme, sets out a clear objective: to reduce Scope One and Two emissions by 50 per cent by 2035. Today, we are already 22 percent below our 2020 baseline. This puts BA Glass ahead of the curve and strengthens our confidence in achieving our long-term goals. More importantly, it shows that sustainability at BA Glass is embedded in the way we operate, not as a side step, but as a key 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 characterized by production stoppages that affected furnace efficiency. This disruption could have dampened our momentum. Instead, they highlight the strength of our operations and the strength of our strategy. Even under these circumstances, we have reduced direct CO₂ emissions per ton of glass produced by 5.9 percent compared to last year. This ability to maintain progress under pressure is an important indicator of long-term sustainability.
We help develop the infrastructure for collection, sorting and processing
A key feature of this durability is BA Glass's flexible approach to energy. Although we have achieved an important milestone, obtaining 100 percent of our electricity from renewable energy in all our European operations, we recognize that the path to decarbonisation requires a comprehensive transformation of our energy mix. Reducing dependence on fossil fuels requires both innovation and pragmatism.
In this context, biomethane emerges as a promising near-term solution. As a chemical-like alternative to natural gas, it can be integrated into existing infrastructure without the need for major changes. This makes it an effective solution to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining operational stability. Although the biomethane market is in its early stages and supply is still limited, we see strong long-term potential. BA Glass's early adoption shows how to act fast: working today with scalable solutions while continuing to explore future technologies.
At the same time, circularity remains central to our decarbonisation strategy. Glass is inherently a circular craft, able to be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality. At BA Glass, we are committed to growing this capability. By 2025, we have increased our use of recycled glass to an average of 42.2 percent across our European operations. This progress contributes directly to lower energy consumption and reduced carbon emissions, as recycled glass melts at lower temperatures than raw materials.
Beyond the numbers, this success reflects a wider industrial change, which requires not only internal improvements, but also strong and reliable recycling systems. The availability and quality of recycled glass remains a significant challenge, especially in certain segments such as colorless glass. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated action across the value chain. That is why at BA Glass we continue to play an active role in strengthening the recycling systems in all the regions in which we operate. Through our involvement in programs and partnerships, we help develop the infrastructure for collection, sorting and processing. The integration of recycling capabilities, such as those supported by Recresco, which has been part of the BA Glass Group since 2024, contributes to an ecosystem that can withstand stress and competition, ensuring that glass remains a truly rounded packaging solution.
A sustainable future
These combined efforts, across energy, recycling, and materials, are shaping a sustainable and resilient future for glass packaging. They also reflect a broad principle that guides us: meaningful progress is not achieved through isolated actions, but through integrated strategies that address the full complexity of our tasks. As we look forward, our focus remains clear. BA Glass will continue to accelerate carbonisation, strengthen circular systems, and invest in innovation across all aspects of its business. At the same time, we recognize that change at scale cannot be achieved alone. Collaboration across the value chain will remain essential in 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 continuous improvements in production and resource efficiency, makes it one of the most sustainable materials available today. At BA Glass, we are committed to ensuring that this power is fully realized, through action, collaboration, and a long-term vision that aligns environmental responsibility with industrial performance.
