Construction 2050 Alliance writes to Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s housing and sustainability challenges

Construction 2050 Alliance
Photo source
Glass for Europe

Date: 6 November 2024

Europe’s built environment is reaching out to the President of the Commission to express its support in tackling Europe’s housing and sustainability challenges.

On 31 October, the Construction 2050 Alliance, of which Glass for Europe is a member, sent a letter to Commission President von der Leyen. In this letter, the members of the Alliance recall their firm intention to contribute tackling the housing crisis and advancing the twin transitions, green and digital. In particular, the construction sector is ready to support the next Commission in three key areas which are:

  • Competitiveness and Job Creation,
  • Affordable and Energy-Efficient Housing,
  • Sustainability and Innovation.

On these fundamental issues, the flat glass industry has many proposals to make on how to develop low carbon solutions and circular economy approaches, and how to improve the competitiveness of our sector. The next mandate will be crucial in addressing the competitiveness gap, ensuring that sustainability targets are within reach and overcoming the adverse economic conditions facing the construction sector. We look forward to a constructive dialogue with the new Commission once it has been approved by the European Parliament.

Read the full Construction 2050 letter here.

This letter is part of the joint advocacy to which Glass for Europe is contributing. An ad-hoc coalition has also contacted Ms von der Leyen to make cross-sectoral recommendations on the forthcoming Affordable Housing Plan.

600450 Construction 2050 Alliance writes to Ursula von der Leyen on Europe’s housing and sustainability challenges glassonweb.com

See more news about:

Others also read

Glass for Europe has today replied to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the upcoming review of the EU ETS.
On 30 June, the European Commission adopted a support package to help Member States implement the new Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD).
During the last months, Glass for Europe’s Environment experts have been working towards a harmonised definition of recycled content in the flat glass sector.
The EU Council has just adopted its General Approach on the End‑of‑Life Vehicles Regulation, setting mandatory targets to dramatically improve the recovery and recycling of automotive glass.
Glass Performance Days 2025 in Tampere saw the Glass for Europe secretariat engage value‑chain representatives and share updates on key Brussels legislation.
Following the publication of the Clean Industrial Deal and in anticipation of upcoming legislation, Glass for Europe has engaged with policymakers to highlight the significant decarbonisation challenges facing the flat glass industry.

Add new comment