– 50% less embodied carbon* compared to our standard float glass
– A low Global Warming Potential (GWP**) of less than 5.5 kg CO2 per m2*
– Manufactured using a combination of alternative fuel, high recycled glass content and 100% renewable electricity
– Identical neutral aesthetics, exceptional quality and performance as our standard product, manufactured in accordance with EN 572-2
Mirai, meaning ‘future’ in Japanese, was developed to mark the start of the next generation of low carbon glass products to help meet stricter sustainability requirements in the built environment.
Our new low carbon glass offers a market leading 50% less CO2e* vs our standard glass product achieved by using a combination of alternative fuel, high recycled glass content and green electricity sources.
Pilkington Mirai™ offers identical quality, performance and aesthetics as Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear, but with only half the impact on the environment.
Glass is an endlessly recyclable material
With the building sector being responsible for more than one third of the EU’s carbon emissions and with buildings accounting for over 40% of the energy consumed, we have a significant opportunity to makechange™ in our industry and support the built environment by developing low carbon products such as Pilkington Mirai™ as part of the wider solution.
Performance & aesthetics
Pilkington Mirai™ offers the same appearance, performance and quality as our standard glass products.
*Compared with our standard 4 mm Pilkington Optifloat™ Clear (European baseline).
** The Global Warming Potential (GWP) value is derived from internal calculations. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Pilkington Mirai™ verified by an independent third party is in preparation. This will be based on a cradle-to-grave and module D approach in accordance with the requirements of EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 and Product Category Rules (PCRs) in accordance with EN 17074:2019.
