An EPD is a document showing various environmental impacts of a product. These impacts are not only identified for the product itself, but for all life cycle phases from raw material to end of life reusability. An EPD is verified by an accredited institution. Often, the term LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) is used as a synonym for EPD. An LCA shows the exact same data as an EPD, but is usually generated using a certified software without additional certification by an institution.
EN 15804+A2
EN 15804+A2 was adopted in February 2020. Compared to the previously valid EN 15804+A1, comprehensive changes were made in the area of LCA indicators. Until now, Jansen has relied on the so-called industry EPDs for windows, doors and facades made of steel and stainless steel when this type of confirmation is necessary for a project. These date from 2018 and are still based on EN 15804+A1. From summer 2023, we will offer series-specific EPDs that have been checked and verified by independent third parties via the IBU (Institute for Building and Environment).
Series specific EPDs -
based on two different database systems
Jansen AG is the only steel system manufacturer to offer EPDs based on both the EcoInvent database and the GaBi (holistic accounting) database. These EPDs are published either by the Dutch NIBE Institute (based on the EcoInvent database) or by the German IBU (based on the GaBi database). They are available at our Docu Centre, at the Ökobaudat or at the IBU or NIBE (NIBE EPD). You can find them in our Docu Centre under the tile "Tender texts" with the keyword "EPD".
EPDs generally require verification.
Everything in one place with the Jansen Docu Center - you can also find our EPDs here.
Project specific LCAs
Our experts calculate environmental impact of our products especially for your project
We calculate object-specific data in our own tool, which is also tested and verified by independent third parties via the IBU. We will provide you with the LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) for your project free of charge. If your building certifier requires the LCA to be verified by an institute, we will gladly take over this step for you. In that case, we will charge the IBU's confirmation costs. Please get in touch to clarify which documents are needed for the calculation of your project.
At BAU Munich 2023, we received the first Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for several steel systems.
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