Knauf Group partnered with South Pole to scale its Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). We refined internal processes and ensured data consistency via master Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models to meet market demands for transparency and sustainability in its building materials portfolio.
Knauf Group is committed to sustainable manufacturing. To meet rising market expectations, Knauf needed to strengthen internal EPD development. The challenge was ensuring consistent, high-quality Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) across a diverse product range while effectively scaling EPD production.
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Developing robust LCA models and implementing strict quality assurance protocols enabling the consistent production of high-quality EPDs.
Knauf Group sought to enhance transparency regarding the environmental impact of its products. To achieve this, South Pole provided deep technical collaboration. We utilised the data Knauf provided to build a model, validating the assumptions used in the model with their team. This technical support helped Knauf refine its internal workflow and establish a reliable pipeline for environmental data, ensuring every assessment met strict international standards before publication.
Efficiency was key to handling Knauf's diverse portfolio. We developed two master Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models tailored to their specific production needs. These models serve as the foundation for generating consistent data. By standardising the methodology, Knauf can now produce reliable Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) more efficiently, reducing the time and complexity previously required for individual product assessments.
The collaboration has transformed how Knauf approaches environmental disclosure. With a robust internal process in place, the company has successfully published more than 10 EPDs validated by third parties. This capability allows Knauf to meet increasing regulatory requirements and customer demand for sustainable building materials, solidifying their position as a responsible leader in the construction industry.
I like to work with South Pole as they have a global mindset with LCA experts in all regions.
They are not only focusing on a unique LCA tool or datasets, which hopefully affords very high level discussions about LCA modeling possibilities.
Jean-Pierre Pigeolet Project Manager Group LCA & EPD, Knauf Group
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