Chris Dye, category manager for renewable energy at Pilkington Glass

On Sustainability Insiders, Kevin Hegarty and Libby Drabble talk to business leaders to find out how they're making their companies more sustainable. In this episode, Kevin talks to Chris Dye, category manager for renewable energy at Pilkington Glass, part of NSG Group, which is one of the world's leading manufacturers of glass and glazing systems. In their conversation, Chris explains how the company is decarbonising by using hydrogen and biofuels instead of natural gas in its manufacturing processes, how it's used a range of technological innovations to reduce carbon emissions, and how ideas from employees at all levels of the business have developed into long-term sustainability projects.

What is Sustainability Insiders?

In each episode of Sustainability Insiders, Kevin Hegarty and Libby Drabble talk to business leaders to find out how they're making their companies more sustainable. In series one, they speak to the likes of Philip Fjeld from CNG Fuels, who tells them how he’s helping HGV fleets big and small to ditch diesel. They also speak to Simon Rutledge from Biffa Waste Services, who shares some amazing tips and new thinking on managing waste, and Simon Lewis from law firm Brabners, who tells them why this is something for every business, in every industry. Hopefully each of their stories will inspire you on your sustainability journey, and give you the ideas and tools you need to make your own company more sustainable in the very near future.