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Şişecam Takes Its Place at COP31 from November 9–20!Şişecam Takes Its Place at COP31 from November 9–20!Şişecam Takes Its Place at COP31 from November 9–20!Şişecam Takes Its Place at COP31 from November 9–20!Şişecam Takes Its Place at COP31 from November 9–20!
Glass For Tomorrow's Resilient Cities Glass For Tomorrow's Resilient Cities

Glass For Tomorrow's Resilient Cities

As a COP31 Climate Supporter, we are highlighting the strategic role of glass in advancing urban decarbonization and strengthening climate resilience. Transforming glass for a better life.

Art Installations At COP31Art Installations At COP31

Art Installations At COP31

Created by our Şişecam Design Team in partnership with the Zero Waste Foundation, seven distinctive glass installations explore themes of climate, nature, cultural heritage, and circular living through the transformative language of art. Presented during COP31, the works offer inspiring perspectives on a more sustainable future, demonstrating how glass can communicate powerful stories of change and resilience.

The Future Of Glass ManufacturingThe Future Of Glass Manufacturing

The Future Of Glass Manufacturing

As part of the #RoadToCOP31 series, Burak Büyükfırat, Chief Research and Technological Development Officer at Şişecam, discussed the glass industry's path toward sustainability, the green energy transition, and its commitment to low-carbon manufacturing.

"We Are Transforming Our Industrial Expertise For The Climate."
"We Are Transforming Our Industrial Expertise For The Climate."
The growing impacts of climate change call on all of us to rethink how we use natural resources and create value.
At Şişecam, leveraging nearly a century of expertise and deep capabilities in material science, we do more than transform materials; we turn them into building blocks of a better life and a more sustainable civilization for people, cities, and the planet.
 
Through our innovative glass solutions and high-performance technologies, we contribute to the development of energy-efficient buildings and climate-resilient cities while supporting the transition to a low-carbon future. As a COP31 Climate Supporter, we believe in the power of collaboration to not only produce, but also sustain long-term value. By bringing together knowledge, technology, and innovation, we aim to accelerate climate action and help shape a more livable world for future generations.

Hakan Aran,
Chairperson and Executive Member of the Board
"Shaping A Low-Carbon Future With The Transformative Impact Of Glass."
We believe that a better life is only possible by creating a more livable world and offering better opportunities for future generations. With this purpose, Şişecam applies its expertise in material science and technology not only across its operations but also in the sectors and living spaces it touches, helping build a more sustainable future.
 
From energy efficiency and circular production to climate-resilient cities and manufacturing processes that support the net-zero transition, we are committed to creating transformative impact across a wide range of areas. As a COP31 Climate Supporter, we are proud to share our passion, experience, and innovative solutions on this important global platform, while working together to shape a more sustainable future for people and the planet.

Can Yücel,
Member of the Board and CEO
"Shaping A Low-Carbon Future With The Transformative Impact Of Glass."

About COP31

A Global Meeting Point for Climate Action

 

COP31, the 31st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP), brings together policymakers, business leaders, academics, scientists, and civil society representatives from around the world to advance collective action on climate change. Hosted by Türkiye in Antalya from 9-20 November 2026, COP31 will serve as a global platform for dialogue, collaboration, and implementation across key areas including climate adaptation, energy transition, sustainable cities, and climate finance.


What Will Be on the Agenda?


The COP31 Action Agenda focuses on ten priority themes: Zero Waste and Methane Reduction, Oceans and Seas, Food Security, Climate-Resilient Cities and Buildings, Climate Implementation Bridge, Youth and Education, Green Industrialisation, Clean Energy Transition, Rio Synergy, and Dynamic and Resilient Health Systems. Across all themes, finance, technology, and capacity building serve as critical enablers to accelerate implementation and scale climate solutions.

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Şişecam, A COP31 Climate Supporter

As a COP31 Climate Supporter, we are taking part in COP31 to engage with visitors at our stand in Antalya, share our solutions for sustainable and climate-resilient cities, and host a range of events that bring together diverse stakeholders around climate action.

At Şişecam, we are focused on developing solutions that help address cities’ energy efficiency and climate adaptation needs through our high-performance glass technologies, strong R&D capabilities, and sustainability-driven innovation approach.

Through our COP31 activities, we aim to foster dialogue on the role of science, technology, and innovation in shaping the future of sustainable cities, bringing together stakeholders from across sectors to exchange ideas and perspectives.

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Thematic Days
9 November 2026
Food, Agriculture and Health Agriculture and Food Security - Irrigation and Water Efficiency - Food Systems - Climate Change and Health
10 November 2026 - ŞİŞECAM PANEL
Energy and Transport Energy Security - Electrification - Grid Infrastructure - Energy Diversification and Efficiency - Sustainable Transport
11 November 2026
Leaders Summit Day 1: Zero Waste Zero Waste - Resource Efficiency - Methane - Circular Economy
12 November 2026
Leaders Summit Day 2: Resilient Cities and Built Environment Climate-Friendly Buildings - Settlements and Urban Resilience - Disaster Risk Management - Local Governments - Smart Cities - Nature-Based Solutions - Smart Mobility - Built Environment and Infrastructure - Sustainable Waste Systems
13 November 2026
Finance and Trade Green Transformation - Climate-Based Investment - Green Finance - Value Chains - Carbon Markets
14 November 2026
Children, Youth, Education and Skills Climate Literacy and Education - Green Skills and Workforce - Academia - Curriculum Development - Lifelong Learning
15 November 2026
A Breath in Antalya - Social and Cultural Programmes
16 November 2026
Science, Industry and Technology Science - Green Industrialisation - Technology and Innovation - SMEs - Digitalisation - Artificial Intelligence - Low-Carbon Manufacturing
17 November 2026
Ocean, Seas, Nature and Land Use — Rio Synergy Ocean and Marine Ecosystems - Inland Water Ecosystems - Coastal Resilience - Blue Economy - Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services - Forest and Ecosystem Restoration
18 November 2026
Human and Social Development Tourism - Cultural Heritage - Employment and Livelihoods - Traditional and Local Knowledge - Vulnerable Groups - Persons with Disabilities - Women's Empowerment - Just Transition
19 November 2026
İmece: Enhancing Implementation Institutional and Technical Capacity Building - Investment-Ready Projects - Access to Finance
20 November 2026
Final Negotiations
ŞİŞECAM SOLARMAX
ŞİŞECAM SOLARMAX
Ağır ve hafif soda külü, sodyum bikarbonat ve sodyum sülfat, cam üretimden deterjana, kağıttan tekstile ve enerji depolama amaçlı bataryalara kadar birçok sektörde temel bileşenlerdir.
ŞİŞECAM CHARGER BY ML SYSTEM
ŞİŞECAM CHARGER BY ML SYSTEM
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GLASS SOLUTIONS FOR FAÇADES
GLASS SOLUTIONS FOR FAÇADES
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