Green buildings are becoming the new normal worldwide, especially in today’s commercial construction and high-rise residential builds. In Asia Pacific, this trend is driven by environmental mandates in countries like Singapore and rapid urbanisation in Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The reason for the popularity of green buildings is clear. Their efficient use of water, energy and other resources enables developers to meet evolving client demands and new environmental regulations. Businesses benefit from the resulting reduced operational costs and higher asset value. For building owners, the ability to promote sustainable practices and improve occupant health and well-being is an equally attractive incentive.
Responding to the evolving needs for green buildings, AGC commits our efforts to reduce the environmental impact of our production processes and technologies. By manufacturing with the best available technologies from an environmental standpoint, we continue to make strides in improving the sustainable attributes of our flat glass production activities and manufacture sustainable glass for buildings.
PT Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk is part of AGC Group and for 50 years, the company has been participating in corporate social responsibility activities to support the next generation. In our efforts to contribute to the development of a sustainable society through our environmental activities, we constantly pursue new product innovations.
As the pioneer glass manufacturer in Indonesia, we collaborate with our regional headquarters for building glass at AGC Glass Asia Pacific to support and promote green building activities in Indonesia. These initiatives are implemented in the region to promote sustainability management and creating social values. The approaches to sustainability management also aligned with one of the key strategies in AGC’s medium-term management plan, AGC plus-2023.
With climate change and evolving construction industry benchmarks, learn how our sustainability approaches in Asia Pacific and high-value-added glass products can contribute to achieving low-carbon buildings.
AGC aims to contribute to realising a sustainable society and become a forerunner in Asia that is ever evolving and continuously improving. Our goal is to address social issues by providing differentiated glass materials and solutions, making sustainability a reality.
"Today more than ever we have a responsibility to ensure that future generations inherit a world that is developing in a sustainable way. Especially on the issue of climate change, society knows that what we do today affects tomorrow and that all should take their responsibility now. I am glad of this opportunity to show that AGC Glass Europe is taking this responsibility seriously. We have turned it into a challenge: a challenge to achieve the best balance between sustainable development and economy, by combining improvements in terms of profitability, comfort and safety, aesthetics, and environmental impact. A commitment to help ensure a bright future for our planet."
Jean-Marc Meunier, CEO AGC Glass Europe
AGC Sustainability Data Book 2022
