FINEO is produced in Lodelinsart (Belgium). This is a very conscious choice because the Belgian electricity network emits little carbon. The ecological footprint would be much larger if the production were to take place in another country. Moreover, in 2019, FINEO installed a large number of solar panels allowing the company to operate as much as possible on green electricity generated on-site. In other words, FINEO is a thoroughly local product, where sustainability and high quality go hand in hand.
Sustainable glazing for a greener world
- 100% recyclable glazing
- Produced using sustainable principles
- Lower transport emissions than other companies
20 year warranty
Sustainability does not start or stop with production, it is a mindset.
Waste reduction is essential for the climate
FINEO glass is 100% recyclable and without any loss of quality. In 2020, 97.1% of all waste was reused, either by the company itself, or by suppliers or contractors. In addition, 1% was incinerated, from which energy was extracted. In 2020, only 1.9% went to the landfill. Between 1998 and 2020, parent company AGC Glass Europe succeeded in reducing the amount of waste going to landfill by 95%. FINEO will be waste neutral within a few years.
Lower emissions from smarter eco-friendly transport solutions
FINEO glass is lighter and thinner than double or triple glazing. This means that more glass sheets are taken per journey and so fewer lorries need to take to the road. Thanks to Belgium’s central location, logistically efficient exports are possible to neighbouring countries with minimum emissions. As a result, the emissions from the transport of FINEO are much lower than those of other manufacturers.
Thanks to investments in sustainability, FINEO has already obtained the following certificates.
The Environmental Product Declaration is a certificate where a company scientifically identifies the climate impact of its products, by means of a Life Cycle Analysis. In this way, a company can prove that it operates in an environmentally friendly way.
Certificates pending
Certs PendingCradle to Cradle® evaluates the overall sustainability of a product throughout its entire life cycle. This certificate goes beyond product quality, focussing also on the positive effects at the economic, ecological and social levels.
The application for EPD type 4 has also been submitted. This means that an independent party issues the certificate.
- 30% less greenhouse gases
- 20% less energy consumption
- 15% less water consumption
- No waste to landfill
- Less waste production
- Green product design
AGC, the producers of Fineo vacuum glazing, are committed to a zero waste future
As Fineo can be retrofitted into the timber windows frames of period homes and buildings, it means the preservation of authentic aesthetic and the reduction of waste caused by dumping perfectly good frames.
Advancing Sustainability Through Low-Carbon Glass Innovation
Sustainability in glazing continues to evolve. As part of its long-term commitment to carbon neutrality, AGC Glass Europe is introducing a new generation of low-carbon float glass designed to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.
Achieving CO₂-neutral glass production by 2050 requires more than improving manufacturing efficiency. It involves:
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Decarbonising glass production processes
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Increasing renewable energy use
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Reducing upstream supply chain emissions
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Incorporating higher levels of recycled glass (cullet)
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Transitioning to lower-carbon raw materials
By integrating this low-carbon glass into vacuum glazing production, the embodied carbon of advanced glazing systems can be reduced even further — without compromising thermal performance, strength, or clarity.
This marks an important step forward in delivering measurable sustainability improvements across both residential and commercial construction projects.
Setting a New Benchmark in Verified Sustainability
The First Vacuum Insulating Glass with a Third-Party Verified EPD
Sustainability claims must be backed by transparent, independent data. That is why FINEO has achieved a major industry milestone: it is the first and only Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) to obtain a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).
This certification applies to both standard and low-carbon configurations, giving architects, developers, and specifiers independently verified environmental performance data they can rely on.
Why Environmental Product Declarations Matter
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), compliant with EN 15804 + A2 and ISO 14025 standards, assess a product’s environmental impact across its full life cycle — from raw material extraction to manufacturing.
For sustainable construction projects, EPDs provide:
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Transparent Global Warming Potential (GWP) data
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Comparable embodied carbon metrics
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Evidence-based specification support
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Alignment with low-carbon building frameworks
In an industry where sustainability performance is increasingly regulated and measured, verified data is no longer optional — it is essential.
Exceptional Low-Carbon Performance
Among the verified configurations, the 8 mm Low-Carbon variant delivers outstanding sustainability performance.
Manufactured using AGC’s Low-Carbon PLANIBEL glass range, it is produced in high-efficiency furnaces powered by renewable electricity and incorporates:
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A higher proportion of recycled glass
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Low-carbon soda ash
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Optimised energy-efficient production processes
The result is an exceptionally low cradle-to-gate Global Warming Potential of 18.9 kg CO₂ eq./m² — outperforming many traditional double and triple glazing units.
This level of performance establishes a new sustainability benchmark for insulating glass, combining:
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Ultra-slim vacuum glazing technology
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High thermal insulation
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Long service life
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Verified low embodied carbon
Supporting Sustainable Construction Across the UK
With environmental performance now central to building design and regulatory compliance, independently verified data enables clearer, more responsible material selection.
By combining advanced vacuum glazing technology with low-carbon glass innovation and transparent environmental certification, FINEO strengthens its position as a sustainable glazing solution for:
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Heritage retrofit projects
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Listed buildings and conservation areas
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Low-carbon residential developments
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Commercial projects targeting embodied carbon reduction
Produced in Belgium for the European market, the product is 100% recyclable, designed for a service life of up to 60 years, and backed by a 20-year guarantee — reinforcing sustainability not only in production, but across the entire lifecycle.