October 28, 2025 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
~Efforts to Reduce CO₂ Emissions Highly Evaluated~
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Otsu, Shiga, Japan; President: Akira Kishimoto; “NEG”) received the Green Sustainability Award at the 2025 Global Partner Summit (GPS) held in September 2025 by AUO Corporation (AUO), a major display panel manufacturer in Taiwan.
This award recognizes the efforts of AUO's business partners to significantly reduce CO ₂ emissions from 2022 to 2023. This was the first time NEG has received this award, in recognition of its innovative manufacturing process technology, the introduction of a mega solar power system, and the adoption of energy-saving utility facilities.
Green Sustainability Award trophy
- About "2025 Global Partner Summit (GPS)"
The Global Partner Summit (GPS) is an international partner conference hosted by AUO every two to three years. This year, under the theme of "Together, Unlimited Possibilities," more than 300 major business partners of approximately 120 companies from North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region participated.
At the GPS, AUO's management policies and CSR measures were presented, and its vision was shared among the participants for promoting sustainable growth and co-creation.
*Related HP:AUO Global Partner Summit 2025: Co-Creating Resilient Value Chains and Accelerating Growth Momentum
- Reason for the award
We have been highly evaluated by achieving a significant reduction in CO ₂ emissions through the following initiatives.
① Introduction of innovative manufacturing process technologies
Shifted to the latest equipment with low CO₂ emissions, mainly in the display business.
② Introduction of a mega solar power system
Began operating a mega solar power system at the Shiga-Takatsuki Plant to promote green power consumption.
③ Replacement with energy-efficient utility facilities *
Upgraded to high-efficiency equipment and optimized facilities and operations.
*Utility facilities: Infrastructure such as electricity, water, gas, and air for factory operation
We uphold “consideration for the environment” as one of our important values and have been pursuing efficient and environmentally friendly manufacturing. We will continue advancing our initiatives toward sustainable development and achieving carbon neutrality.
[Company Profile]Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. is a world-class specialty glass manufacturer headquartered in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. Special glass that creates novel functionality is transformed into a variety of products, such as sheets, tubes, fibers, and powder, and is used in a wide range of fields, including semiconductors, displays, automobiles, electronic devices, medical care, and energy. The special glass developed using the technology and track record that we have honed over our 70-year history is highly regarded in a wide range of fields, from everyday life to cutting-edge industry.
Company name: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Representative: Akira Kishimoto, President
Head office location: 7-1 Seiran 2-chome, Otsu, Shiga 520-8639, Japan Founded: December 1, 1949
Business details: Manufacture and sale of special glass products and fabrication URL: https://www.neg.co.jp/en/
Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. 7-1 Seiran 2-chome, Otsu, Shiga 520-8639, Japan
PR Office, General Affairs Division Phone: +81-77-537-1702 (direct)