Dr. Masaaki OKABE Professional AGC Asahi Glass Co., LTD May 12, 2017 Bringing energy savings to buildings and public infrastructure through innovation Dr. Masaaki OKABE Professional AGC Asahi Glass Co., LTD May 12, 2017
Greenhouse gas emission www.oecd.org/environment/outlookto2050 All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Buildings are Largest Energy Consumers ・Buildings are the “invisible” large consumers of energy and emitters of CO2 ・Buildings have long lifetime, it means long effects for the future. ・Multistory buildings will be increased with urbanization in emerging countries. ・Windows are main path way of heat. https://www.iea.org/publications/freepublications/publication/EnergyEfficiencyIndicatorsHighlights_2016.pdf All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Buildings have long lifetime, it means long effects for the future. Lifetime of products Home electrical appliances 3-5years Automobiles About 10years Buildings 40-100years or more Buildings have long lifetime, it means long effects for the future. All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Single glazing windows in warm area Source: Japan Construction Material & Housing Equipment Industries Federation All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Innovation for Ecoglass With a triple silver coating, it contributes to energy saving in buildings by filtering out 75% of solar . AGC will deliver solutions for environment/energy issues by leveraging its cutting-edge glass coating technologies and offering high- performance, energy- and power-saving glass products. All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Even if EU, there is major potential. March 2013 http://www.glassforeurope.com/images/cont/38_57247_file.pdf All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Examples of Innovation All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Innovation for mitigation SunjouleTM ,Building Integrated PV currently offered by the AGC Group features solar cells inserted between two sheets of glass, creating solar power generation modules that can be used in place of flat glass. Reduce Solar Heat Gain + Provide Supplementary Electricity All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Innovation for adaptation Tough CooreTM ,A heat-shielding road-surface coating from AGC Ceramics, stops asphalt from accumulating solar heat and curbs heat island effect by preventing heat from being re-emitted. Asphalt Cool pavement http://www.coolhosouken.com/ All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Key lessons Technological innovation is a key to enhance climate action for both mitigation and adaptation. Government policies, laws and regulations are important to make innovative technology spread. Financing is also important especially to reduce initial investment impact. Private sectors can contribute to set proper standards for both mitigation and adaptation. All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
Shin-Marunouchi Bidg., 1-5-1 Marunouchi Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-8405 Japan CSR office, General Affairs Division masaaki-okabe@agc.com +81-50-3481-4370 +81-3-3218-7801 All Rights Reserved, Copyright(C)Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.