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Our Approach To Sustainability

At O’Brien®, sustainability is embedded in how we operate—guiding our approach to reducing waste, lowering emissions, and delivering more responsible products and services. By prioritising repair over replacement, improving recycling, and increasing renewable energy use, we’re focused on minimising our environmental impact while creating lasting value.

Our Impact in Numbers

96.8%

of vehicle glass recycled in 2024

62%

cut in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 2021

86%

of locations use renewable electricity

Fix your chip today to help save your windscreen and the environment.

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Repair first. Waste less. Make a difference.

At O’Brien®, we prioritise repairing before replacing wherever possible. Fixing a damaged windscreen instead of replacing it helps reduce waste, conserve materials, and lower emissions—making it a simple but powerful way to reduce environmental impact every day.

Why repair first?

  • 66kg of CO₂ saved with every repair
  • Up to 80% fewer emissions compared to replacement
  • Up to 3000x less waste generated when repairing vs replacing

When a windscreen can’t be repaired, we do our best to make sure it gets a second life.
Your windscreen can turn into:

  • New windscreens
  • Bottles & jars
  • Polished benchtops
  • Pool filters
  • Insulation
  • Road base

Whether you repair or replace, we’re helping to make a positive impact — together.

Recycle your windscreen for a cleaner tomorrow.

Our Key Initiatives

Our Stories

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