1. 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

2. Greenhouse gas emission
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3. 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.
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4. 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.
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5. Single glazing windows in warm area
Source: Japan Construction Material & Housing Equipment Industries Federation
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6. 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.
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7. Even if EU, there is major potential.
March 2013
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8. Examples of Innovation
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9. 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
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10. 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
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11. 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.
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12. Shin-Marunouchi Bidg., 1-5-1 Marunouchi
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Japan
CSR office, General Affairs Division
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