Full transparency for your planning
TECE is setting an example for transparent product information: By the end of February, a good 45 per cent of our group turnover is expected to be generated by products with environmental product declarations (EPDs). We expect the proportion to be as high as around 75 per cent by the end of the year. This way, we are creating the basis for a well-founded selection of construction products in projects that are planned according to certification systems such as DGNB, BREEAM or LEED.
What are EPDs?
EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) are standardised, independently verified documents that transparently present the environmental impact of a construction product over its entire life cycle - from the extraction of raw materials to transport, processing and installation. They are based on detailed life cycle assessments and cover up to 36 impact categories, including the carbon footprint. This enables planners, architects and building owners to make well-founded decisions for building certifications.
Which TECE products are already covered?
- TECEprofil modules: EPDs are already available for all modules.
- Pipe systems: Here the EPDs are expected to be available by the end of March.
This means that the central product groups for sanitary and heating installations - modules and pipes - are fully transparently documented. Other product areas will follow successively.
Strong partners for tested quality
To create the EPDs, TECE works closely with a network of programme holders consisting of experienced partners for environmental and sustainability assessments. The independent review ensures that the data is reliable and determined in accordance with international standards. In addition, TECE is a member of the institute “Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. “(IBU), the leading association for EPDs in the construction industry in Germany. Our EPDs are published via the IBU's declaration programme and made accessible to all market participants.
Where can you find the EPDs?
All EPDs will soon be available via the Ökobaudat database of the German Federal Ministry of Housing, Urban Development and Building.