Environmental Product Declaration Under the Magnifying Glass Separating fact from fiction.

In times of growing environmental awareness, the topic of sustainability is becoming increasingly important. Many companies are striving to operate with greater respect for the environment. At Hawle, we welcome this trend and are keen to show our customers how our long-standing brand promise „Made for Generations“ is translated into concrete measures to promote sustainability. You can be assured that our environmental declarations are dependable and authentic, and that we attach great importance to transparency and authenticity in relation to any data used for calculations - this also applies...

What is an “EPD”? An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a document which presents the results of a life cycle analysis. This involves calculating the emission factors specified by the Standard for the relevant stages of a product‘s life cycle - from raw material extraction to final utilization. Currently, the primary focus is on the carbon footprint of a product in addition to factors such as the potential for ozone depletion, and contribution to the acidification of water bodies. Where are the data sourced? Companies calculate the emission factors themselves using their supplier data,...

Realistic, as we do not produce in the Far East We carried out a simulation to determine the environmental impact of a DN100 E3 flanged gate valve. The results reveal that the production of our E3 gate valve generates 44.5 kg of CO2 per unit by the time it reaches the factory gate. Of this approximately 8 kg of CO2 equivalents can be eliminated through recycling. However, if we were to use raw materials from the Far East instead of our regional and environmentally-friendly sources, the CO2 emissions would be twice as high (comparative values from life cycle analysis, known as GaBi, simulated...

No production in the Far East We source 98% of all raw materials from Europe and 2% from Turkey. This means the CO2 emissions we generate are reduced by half. Weight The weight of a product is one of the factors in the EPD calculation. The heavier the product, the higher the emission factors, and therefore the higher the carbon footprint. Our E3 gate valves are known for their durability, safety and functionality extending over decades. In order to meet this quality standard, a robust design is essential. This is why our E3 gate valves are somewhat heavier than the majority of other products...

Put us to the test! The veracity of the information used to calculate the EPD values plays a decisive role in the quality rating of an EPD. Analyze our EPD and critically compare the data and wording it contains. Should you have any questions, we will be delighted to answer them: [email protected] Trusting is good, but monitoring is better.

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