Environmental awareness is increasingly important in construction and is already a requirement in many countries. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a document that outlines the environmental impact of a product or service throughout its entire lifecycle—from raw material extraction to manufacturing, use, and disposal.
An EPD is a standardized and independent document based on life cycle assessment (LCA). It allows consumers and businesses to compare the environmental impact of different products or services.
Why is an EPD important? Here are some key reasons:
- Consumer Awareness: EPDs help consumers make informed choices by selecting products with lower environmental impacts, supporting sustainable consumption, and reducing the ecological footprint.
- Corporate Transparency: For companies, an EPD shows transparency and commitment to the environment. Publishing EPDs allows companies to demonstrate the eco-friendliness of their products and compare their impact with others.
- Regulatory Requirement: An EPD is a regulatory requirement in some countries or industries, especially in construction materials. This increases environmental awareness and encourages eco-friendly choices.
- Promotion of Sustainability: EPDs promote sustainable development by encouraging companies and consumers to consider and reduce products' environmental impacts.
To keep up with the times and lead the way, we started creating EPDs for our WPM® products in 2023. This highlights their environmental impact and lifecycle analysis, helping clients make informed choices and support sustainable building.
We conducted studies on the following products:
- WPM® Metal Sheet Waterstop 80R
- WPM® Metal Sheet Waterstop 125R
- WPM® Metal Sheet Waterstop 125L
- WPM® Waterstop base (the main element for the crack inducing and formwork waterstop)
The results for these products were finalized in March 2024 and are available in the public database. The EPD certificate number is RTS_283_24. This helps our clients make informed choices and shape a more sustainable future.
We are committed to providing environmentally friendly construction solutions. Our goal is to stay current and offer clients sustainable and innovative products that reduce environmental impact and support green building.