British Industry Supercharger Boosts Competitiveness and Combat Carbon Leakage
Action is being taken by the UK government to empower its strategic energy-intensive industries, including the glass manufacturing industry. The government has unveiled the British Industry Supercharger, a comprehensive package of measures aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of British energy-intensive industries by addressing key areas within the energy system that contribute to higher electricity costs compared to international counterparts. For the UK glass industry, this is a key step in allowing for continued progress towards decarbonisation.
The British Industry Supercharger encompasses three strategic measures, designed to promote a more competitive and sustainable industrial sector: