Shanghai, China, January 20, 2021 - SCHOTT AG, a global high-tech group and specialty glass research and development company, has released a new strategic plan, the company will enter the next round of growth, and has begun to implement a major Sustainable Development Goal: Be carbon neutral by 2030. No other company in the specialty glass industry has announced such ambitious goals.
The "Zero Carbon Plan" is a key project in the new strategy of the SCHOTT Group, and this sustainable development goal will also focus on the Chinese market. SCHOTT's factories in China have already achieved 100% renewable energy operation by purchasing Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs) in 2021.
Make full efforts to promote the development of green glass industry
"We will fully support the Chinese government in achieving its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2060, which advances the international community's commitment to sustainable development." "As a part of the Carl Zeiss Foundation, we have a pioneering spirit, long-term thinking and a strong sense of responsibility in our corporate DNA that we will carry forward," said Dr. Hodrey, Chairman of the Board of the Schott Group.
As a maker of specialty glass, SCHOTT is in an energy-intensive business. Special glass and glass-ceramics melt at temperatures as high as 1700 degrees Celsius. In the past, furnaces were heated by fossil fuels, oil and electricity.
"The specialty glass industry has always required a lot of energy," explains Chen Wei, general manager of SCHOTT's China operations. "We are an industry leader with a wide range of products and a total global carbon footprint of about 1 million tons per year. This is the first time the specialty glass industry has set a target of becoming carbon neutral by 2030. We are proud to make a positive contribution to climate protection as pioneers."
Continue to improve energy
efficiency
SCHOTT has been working to improve energy efficiency for decades. Since the 1990s, the proliferation of oxygenated fuel melting and the use of electricity to heat furnaces has reduced energy consumption by more than 30 percent. SCHOTT has a team of experienced energy management systems and experts, whose members are fully committed to exploring new energy saving technologies.
Achieve 100% green electricity by 2021
In the future, SCHOTT will run entirely on green electricity. At present, the company's plants in China have achieved 100% sustainable energy supply, and its electricity in China is all from Chinese wind power stations. Globally, SCHOTT currently has 75% of its sustainable energy supply and plans to meet 100% of its electricity needs by 2021 from renewable sources such as hydro, wind, solar and biomass. The company attaches great importance to the certificate quality of green electricity, so it has made a great contribution to the energy transformation.Keep an eye on new hydrogen energy technologies
In the long run,SCHOTT plans to abandon fossil fuels altogether as soon as it is technically possible. "But the transition will take time, and the R&D and investment costs will be high." "He said. The company believes hydrogen energy technology could be an effective solution, and the researchers and melting experts are also evaluating the feasibility of other technology options. "We firmly believe that as a driver of innovation in the specialty glass industry, we are well positioned to significantly drive the industry forward for years and even decades to come." "Concluded Dr. Hodrey.
Compensate for emissions that are technically unavoidable
Until zero-carbon heating solutions are available for large glass furnaces, SCHOTT plans to invest in climate protection projects to compensate for technically unavoidable emissions. SCHOTT is currently selecting the right offsets to meet the company's high sustainability standards, which include funding rigorously certified forest reconstruction programs in multiple countries.
Build on the spirit of the founder
"More than 130 years ago, the founders of SCHOTT's mission was to improve human life, advance science and drive innovation in specialty glass. It is in the same spirit that we approach this ambitious goal." "Dr. Hendery said.
About the SCHOTT
SCHOTT is a German HIGH-TECH GROUP THAT IS a global LEADER in specialty glass, glass-ceramics and RELATED HIGH-TECH materials. With more than 130 years of technical expertise, the company is an innovative partner in a wide range of industries, including home appliances, pharmaceuticals, electronics, optics, life sciences, automotive, and aviation. SCHOTT has production bases and sales offices in 34 countries and regions. The Group generated sales of €2.23 billion in the 2019/2020 financial year and employs 16,200 people. Headquartered in Mainz, Germany, it is a wholly owned enterprise of the Carl Zeiss Foundation. The foundation is one of the oldest private foundations in Germany and one of the largest contributors to scientific and technological development. As a foundation company, Short has a special responsibility to its employees, society and the environment to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030.
中国上海 ,2021年1月20日 —— 全球高科技集团与特种玻璃研发公司肖特(SCHOTT AG)发布了新的战略计划,公司将步入下一轮增长期,并已开始执行一项重大的可持续发展目标:在2030年实现碳中和。 目前,特种玻璃行业尚无其他任何公司宣布过如此宏大的目标。
“零碳计划”是肖特集团新战略中的重点项目,这项可持续发展目标也将聚焦于中国市场。肖特的在华工厂在2021年已经通过购买能源属性证书(EAC)实现100%的可再生能源运行。
全面发力推动绿色玻璃产业发展
“我们将全力支持中国政府实现其在2060年实现碳中和的目标,这一目标推动了国际社会对于可持续发展的承诺。”肖特集团董事会主席何德瑞博士表示,“肖特作为卡尔∙蔡司基金会旗下的公司,我们的企业DNA中有着与生俱来的开拓精神、长远思维和强烈的责任意识,我们将加以传承。”
作为特种玻璃制造商,肖特所在的是一个能源密集型行业。特种玻璃和微晶玻璃的熔化温度高达1700摄氏度。 过去,熔炉一般采用化石燃料、热媒油和电来加热。
持续提升能源效率
2021年内实现100%绿色电力
对技术上不可避免的排放进行补偿
在大型玻璃熔炉零碳加热解决方案问世之前,肖特计划投资气候保护项目,对技术上不可避免的排放进行补偿。目前,肖特正在选择合适的补偿项目以满足公司对可持续性的高标准,其中包括在多国资助经严格认证的森林重造计划。
依托创始人精神向前迈进
“130多年前,肖特的创始人们便以改善人类生活、促进科学发展和推动特种玻璃创新为使命。我们也以同样的精神来实现这一宏大目标。”何德瑞博士说道。
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