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LAGUR now has an EPD
What does this mean for our customers?
LAGUR sets new standards in water treatment . With a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) does LAGUR making it easier for companies and developers to make sustainable choices based on transparent environmental data.
LAGUR has received an EPD
As the first manufacturer of water treatment plant on the Danish market has LAGUR have prepared a Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in connection with its life cycle assessment (LCA).
But what exactly is an EPD and why is it important for our customers? Let's dive into the details.
What is an EPD?
An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a third-party verified Environmental Product Declaration , which documents a product's environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle – from raw material extraction and production to use and disposal.
An EPD is based on a life cycle assessment (LCA) and follows international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
What is an LCA?
An LCA ( Life Cycle Assessment ) is a systematic review of a product's climate impact throughout all phases of the product's life cycle. This means measuring CO₂e emissions from the first raw materials to production, use and final handling of the product.
The purpose is to create a precise and transparent basis so that the impact can be assessed in a way that is relatable. An LCA does not require third-party verification, but the documentation must be able to be submitted when needed.
What does it mean that LAGUR have an EPD?
To LAGUR Now having an EPD means we can document our environmental footprint with transparent and standardized data.
This gives our customers and partners the opportunity to choose solutions based on well-documented environmental facts. It also underlines our commitment to sustainability and responsibility in water treatment .
Environmental footprint in a broad sense
An EPD can be compared to a nutritional declaration for food, but instead of listing calories and ingredients, an EPD presents data on the product's environmental footprint.
An EPD contains information about energy and resource consumption, waste generation and environmental impacts from production, use and disposal.
The EPD sets out environmental impact in a number of categories, including:
- Global warming
- Acidification
- Nutrient salt load
- Depletion of the ozone layer
- Depletion of natural resources.
Basis for comparison
EPDs are developed according to recognised European and international standards and verified by an independent third party. They are primarily used in the construction industry, but can also be applied in other industries to promote transparency and sustainability.
It is important to note that an EPD does not in itself assess whether a product is environmentally friendly or not. Rather, it provides a basis for comparing the environmental impact of different products and helps companies and developers make informed choices that can reduce the overall environmental impact.
What can an EPD be used for?
The EPD can be used in several contexts:
- Sustainable construction : Construction projects increasingly require documentation of the environmental impact of materials and technologies, and an EPD makes it easier to incorporate LAGUR in sustainable solutions.
- Environmental certifications : Building certifications such as DGNB, BREEAM and LEED often require EPDs in order to assess and optimize a building's overall environmental impact.
- Carbon accounting : Companies that are actively working to reduce their climate footprint can use LAGUR 's EPD in their documentation and sustainability strategies.
Better financing options
Not least, DGNB certification can today have a positive influence on developers' ability to obtain financing for their projects.
DGNB certification is a comprehensive and holistic certification scheme for sustainable construction developed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen (German Association for Sustainable Building). The scheme is voluntary but widely used.
- Green financing : Several major Danish banks already offer benefits to companies with good ESG reports. Specifically, a DGNB Gold certification provides access to green financing at several major Danish banks, as described in the banks' Green Bonds Frameworks.
- Strategic tool : DGNB certification serves as a strategic tool that provides third-party verified data and documentation relevant to ESG reporting and green financing.
- Growth Fund : For agricultural businesses, DGNB certification can be part of the assessment to obtain a loan from the Growth Fund. The requirements include that the business is based on the EU Taxonomy, which DGNB is in compliance with.
- Increased value : DGNB-certified buildings can achieve higher rental income and sales value due to documented good indoor climate and greater transparency.
- EU Taxonomy : Although DGNB is not directly mentioned in connection with the EU Taxonomy, there is a connection as both focus on sustainability. The EU Taxonomy is expected to influence funding in the future.
Who benefits from the EPD?
The EPD is relevant for a wide range of LAGUR 's stakeholders:
- Developers and consultants can use it to document the choice of sustainable materials in construction projects.
- Contractors and installers can easily access verified environmental data that can be included in calculations and certifications.
- Environmental managers and CSR departments in companies can use it to optimize and document their green efforts.
- Industry and utilities can use the EPD to ensure that their choice of water treatment is in line with their environmental strategy.
An important milestone for LAGUR
With our EPD we have taken another step towards a more sustainable future.
We want to be part of the solution and help companies, developers and utilities make informed choices based on facts.
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