AGI Glaspac, a glass packaging company from India, on 5 June announced its partnership with Glass Futures, a global research and technology organization dedicated to developing sustainable, low-carbon solutions for the glass industry on World Environment Day.
This landmark collaboration marks a new chapter for Indian glass manufacturing, signaling a shared commitment to industrial decarbonization. By aligning with global momentum toward net-zero emissions, AGI Glaspac will actively contribute to and benefit from pioneering research in low-carbon glass production, including collaborative trials involving biofuels, hydrogen energy, carbon capture technologies, and circular raw material systems.
‘Glass Futures’ 30tpd experimental R&D furnace in St Helens, UK, due to go live in the coming weeks will serve as a scalable testbed for innovation. AGI Glaspac’s involvement will help tailor collaborative international innovation for application in India, building a bridge between global sustainability research and local industrial implementation.
The collaboration reflects the broader strengthening of trade and innovation ties between India and the UK. With the recently signed free trade agreement between the two nations expected to boost sectors such as Scotch whiskey – a sector where glass packaging is essential- the timing further elevates the strategic value of this alliance.
Commenting on this partnership, Rajesh Khosla CEO, AGI Glaspac said,” Glass is fully recyclable and with the support of global research organizations like Glass Futures, we have an unparalleled opportunity to discuss and implement green policies that each of us can adopt for a better environment. This collaboration isn’t just about reducing our footprint; it is about pioneering a sustainable future for glass manufacturing in India and globally. We are excited to contribute our expertise and learn from Glass Futures’ cutting-edge research, accelerating our own journey towards environmental sustainability.”
“Since the announcement last year by strategic member Diageo to expand their partnership with Glass Futures into India to explore effective routes for decarbonizing the glass industry, we have actively engaged with the AIGMF and key players from this fast-growing region. We are happy this has resulted in AGI joining Glass Futures and look forward to collaborating alongside our worldwide network of sustainability pioneers,” said Dave Fordham, Glass Futures’ Global Engagement Lead.
AIGMF secretary Vinit Kapur added, “AIGMF is actively promoting glass as a sustainable material and participates in various initiatives to enhance glass’ environmental credentials. Co-operation with R&D bodies such as Glass Futures is potentially very beneficial to the AIGMF and our members. AGI Glaspac becoming a Glass Futures member to collaborate on sustainability projects is an important development for the Indian glass sector, as well as the wider UK and global markets.”
With growing demand for eco-friendly packaging and increasing regulatory pressure on carbon-intensive industries, the AGI-Glass Futures partnership underscores the importance of united global action. It also places India firmly on the innovation map as a contributor to solving some of the toughest challenges facing industrial sustainability.
AGI Glaspac produces over 2,000 tons per day (TPD) for the food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries.
Glass Futures is a not-for-profit company with a mission to deliver sustainable and scalable innovations for the global glass industry. Through its collaborative R&D pilot plant and partnerships with manufacturers, academia, and government, it supports the transition to low-carbon glass production worldwide.
The All India Glass Manufacturers’ Federation (AIGMF) is the apex body representing glass manufacturers across India.
