Sisecam Group is working with the International Commission on Glass to achieve the ICG’s goal for 2022 to be declared the International Year of Glass by the United Nations, underlying the material’s technological, scientific and economic importance.

“Providing long-term value with its ever-developing and expanding areas of use, the glass industry offers endless potential in creating a sustainable future” commented Professor Ahmet Kirman, Sisecam Group Vice Chairman and CEO. “The importance of the industry grows day by day thanks to its ability to create sustainability solutions for the most critical issues such as the environment, climate, energy and healthcare. As an active member of ICG, the world's most respected organisation of glass science, Sisecam Group operates globally for all stakeholders, driven by the goal of the UN International Year of Glass 2022. We believe that Turkey, which has created a global brand from the Anatolian lands where the glass industry was born, will play a leading role in the 75th session of the UN General Assembly in order to create the global awareness that the industry deserves."

According to Professor Kirman (illustrated), providing long-term value with its ever-developing and expanding areas of use, the glass industry offers endless potential in creating a sustainable future. “As well as being the healthiest packaging material, glass, which can be recycled endlessly, supports reproduction with sustainable practices. Energy-saving architectural glass products contribute directly to sustainable cities and national economies for a sustainable future. Therefore, it is crucial to underscore the role of the glass industry, which produces solutions for environmental protection and energy saving in combating climate change and aims to leave a better planet for future generations.”

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