EPD-IES-0025378:001
Diplast Corrugated Polypropylene Formwork
The product in focus is Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork, used primarily in the construction sector. It is designed to function as a formwork during building activities. Beamform combines mechanical strength, lightweight, and durability, making it cost-effective. The sheet is produced through an extrusion process, where molten polypropylene is shaped into a hollow structure using a corrugation moulding system.
General information
| EPD Owner | Beaulieu International Group |
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| Registration number | EPD-IES-0025378:001 |
| PCR | 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 2.0.1 |
| Status | Valid |
| Publication date | 2025-11-12 |
| Valid until | 2030-11-11 |
| EN 15804 compliant | Yes |
| Geographical scope | Europe, France |
Programme information
| Programme | International EPD System |
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| Address | EPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm Sweden |
| Website | www.environdec.com |
| support@environdec.com |
Product category rules
| CEN standard EN 15804 serves as the Core Product Category Rules (PCR) | |
| Product Category Rules (PCR) | PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (2.0.1) |
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| PCR review was conducted by | The Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Rob Rouwette (chair), Noa Meron (co-chair). The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support. |
Verification
| LCA accountability | Berk Celiktas, berk.celiktas@bintg.com, Beaulieu International Group |
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| Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via | |
| Third-party verifier | Matt Fishwick (Fishwick Environmental) |
| Approved by | International EPD System |
| Procedure for follow-up of data during EPD validity involves third party verifier | |
| *EPD Process Certification involves an accredited certification body certifying and periodically auditing the EPD process and conducting external and independent verification of EPDs that are regularly published. More information can be found in the General Programme Instructions on www.envrondec.com. | |
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Limitations
EPDs within the same product category but published in different EPD programmes, may not be comparable. For two EPDs to be comparable, they shall be based on the same PCR (including the same first-digit version number) or be based on fully aligned PCRs or versions of PCRs; cover products with identical functions, technical performances and use (e.g. identical declared/functional units); have identical scope in terms of included life-cycle stages (unless the excluded life-cycle stage is demonstrated to be insignificant); apply identical impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); and be valid at the time of comparison.
Ownership
The EPD Owner has the sole ownership, liability, and responsibility for the EPD.
Information about EPD Owner
| EPD Owner | Beaulieu International Group |
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| Contact person name | Berk Celiktas |
| Contact person e-mail | berk.celiktas@bintg.com |
| Organisation address | Belgium Waregem 8790 Kalkhoevestraat 16 box 0.1 |
Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner
Distriplast is a leading European manufacturer of high-performance solutions using polypropylene (PP) corrugated sheets. As an expert in extrusion and transformation, we offer customized conversions to meet your specific needs. From our HQ in Dunkirk, France, we develop solutions for diverse applications, including protection and packaging, building solutions, signage and displays. Our offerings are fit for purpose, innovative, and sustainable in both their material and design. By focusing on circular and sustainable solutions, we underline our commitment to our sustainability strategy. In everything we do, we remain true to our DNA, defined by reliability, proximity, co-development, and our role as a strategic partner for the future. Product-related or management system-related certifications ISO 9001: 2015 Quality Management ISO 14001: 2015 Environmental Management ISO 50001: 2018 Energy Management ISO 45001: 2018 Health & Safety Management LNE 40345-1 - Incorporation of Recycled Plastic Materials LNE 40346-2 - Incorporation of Recycled Plastic Materials
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Product information
| Product name | Diplast Corrugated Polypropylene Formwork |
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| Product identification | This EPD represents a group of beamform sheet products that differ in size and thickness. These types are: Diplast EMF10 translucent corrugated PP sheet 10mm; Diplast SHD5 translucent corrugated PP sheet 5mm. All types are translucent, made from the same formulation, and are produced at Distriplastʼs manufacturing site in Dunkerque, France. The product portfolio comprises both standard beamform sheets and custom-made beamform sheets manufactured to meet the specific dimensional requirements of individual customers. The environmental impacts presented in this study represent the average results for the entire product group, calculated based on production volume shares for the year 2024. EPD type: EPD of multiple products, based on the average results of the product group. The product range includes sheets with the following dimensions: Thickness: 5-10 mm Length: 1200-3000 mm Width: 2000-2400 mm |
| Product description | The product in focus is Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork, used primarily in the construction sector. It is designed to function as a formwork during building activities. Beamform combines mechanical strength, lightweight, and durability, making it cost-effective. The sheet is produced through an extrusion process, where molten polypropylene is shaped into a hollow structure using a corrugation moulding system. |
| Product information from external sources | https://www.distriplast.com/en |
| Technical purpose of product | The primary objective of this study is to perform a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and develop an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork. The results will also support B2B communication by providing transparent environmental performance data to customers and stakeholders. |
| Manufacturing or service provision description | The Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork is produced at Distriplast’s facility in Dunkerque, France. The process involves extrusion of a polypropylene blend, followed by forming, cooling, and cutting. Finished sheets are palletized and prepared for shipment to the construction sector. |
| Material properties | Volumetric mass density: 240 kg/m3 |
| Manufacturing site | Distriplast France Dunkerque 59944 Z.I. de Petite-Synthe Rue d’Amsterdam BP 20106 |
| UN CPC code | 3633. Plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, not self-adhesive, non-cellular and not reinforced, laminated, supported or similarly combined with other materials |
| Geographical scope | Europe, France |
| Geographical scope description | The system boundaries cover processes occurring in France and Europe. All manufacturing data represent operations at the B.I.G Distriplast production site in Dunkerque. The production process under scope reflects B.I.G. Distriplast’s production technologies and pathways at this site. Raw material supply and transport are based on actual supplier locations and transport distances within Europe. |
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Technical characteristics and performance
Technical performance
| Product name | Thickness (mm) | Colors | Length&width (mm) | Weight/sheet (kg) | Weight/surface area (kg/m2) |
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| Diplast EMF10 | 10+0/-0.5 | Translucent | 3000x2400 | 12.96 | 1.80 |
| Diplast EMF10 | 10+0/-0.5 | Translucent | 1200x2400 | 5.18 | 1.80 |
| Diplast EMF10 | 10+0/-0.5 | Translucent | 1500x2400 | 6.48 | 1.80 |
| Diplast SHD5 | 5+0/-0.1 | Translucent | 2250x2000 | 5.4 | 1.20 |
Content declaration
| Content declaration of multiple products | The product portfolio comprises both standard beamform products and custom-made corrugated sheets manufactured to meet the specific dimensional requirements of individual customers. The environmental impacts presented in this study represent the average results for the entire product group, calculated based on production volume shares for the year 2024. The mass (weight) of one unit of declared unit is 1 kg. The biogenic carbon of the wooden pallets is offset in A1-A3, as A5 is excluded. |
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| Hazardous and toxic substances | The product does not contain any substances from the SVHC candidate list in concentrations exceeding 0.1% of its weight. |
| Content name | Mass, kg | Post-consumer recycled material, mass-% of product | Biogenic material, mass-% of product | Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit |
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| Polypropylene | 0.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Filler | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Note 1 | 1 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2 | |||
| Material name | Mass, kg | Mass-% (versus the product) | Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit |
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| Wooden pallet | 0.06 | 5.8 | 0.02 |
| PE Stretch film and protection film | 0.01 | 0.24 | 0 |
| PP Protection sheet | 0.02 | 2.2 | 0 |
| Total | 0.09 | 8.24 | 0.02 |
| Note 1 | 1 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2 | ||
LCA information
| EPD based on declared or functional unit | Declared unit |
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| Declared unit and reference flow | Diplast PP Corrugated Formwork Mass: 1 kg |
| Conversion factor to mass | 1 |
| Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes? | |
| Datasources used for this EPD | GaBi database (general) Sphera MLC (fka GaBi) Databases Edition 2025.1 |
| LCA Software | LCA for Experts (formerly GaBi Software) N/A |
| Additional information about the underlying LCA-based information | Regional and temporal differences have been consistently taken into account throughout the study. Temporal data quality requirements have been met by EN 15804+A2 and ILCD guidelines. Where available, datasets with geographical coverage representing France or Germany have been prioritized. For processes where country-specific datasets were not available, datasets representing the European region (RER) were selected. For key contributing datasets (e.g., polypropylene granulate), the selection was based on both geographical and technological representativeness. In such cases, the most conservative dataset among those with similar technological scope was selected to ensure robustness of the results. Cut-off rules applied: Following EN15804, cut-off criteria were defined as 1% of renewable and non-renewable primary energy usage and 1% of the total mass input of that unit process, with the total of neglected input flows being a maximum of 5% of energy usage and mass. -Minor transit packaging materials, such as RPP securing straps, RPP corner protection, are not included in the product system but fall below the 1% mass threshold per kg of product. -Losses from internal recycling were considered negligible and therefore cut off from modelling. -Small-volume externally processed waste flows have been excluded due to their low mass and relevance to the beamform product system. -The caliber is a cooling and forming unit placed right after the extrusion die. As the molten PP exits the die in a corrugated shape, it enters the caliber and it cools the extruded sheet to help it solidify while maintaining its shape. As its contribution to energy or water consumption is negligible, it is not included in the model. Waste and materials for recycling from module A3 are modeled using the cut-off approach, meaning that recycling burdens are excluded from the system boundary. The product does not contain recycled content. For module C, the same cut-off approach is applied: no additional burdens are assigned to material leaving the system for disposal or potential recovery. No energy or material recovery is assumed at the end of life; therefore, no benefits are declared in module D. Site-level energy use, emissions, and waste generation in module A3 are allocated between multiple products based on their mass output. The calculation of PERM and PENRM was performed in accordance with Option B of Annex 3 in the PCR document. |
| Version of the EN 15804 reference package | EF Reference Package 3.1 |
| Characterisation methods | EN15804:A2 EF3.1 Reference Package |
| Technology description including background system | The declared product is a lightweight corrugated formwork composed of polypropylene and filler. It is manufactured through an extrusion process at Distriplast’s facility in Dunkerque, France. The background system includes raw material extraction and processing, energy supply (e.g., electricity mix specific to France), transport of materials, and end-of-life processes such as landfilling or recycling of waste streams. These background processes are modeled using secondary datasets from the Sphera database, selected for their technological, geographical, and temporal representativeness in line with EN 15804+A2 requirements. At the end-of-life stage, the product is assumed to remain embedded in construction waste and is landfilled as part of mixed construction and demolition waste, without undergoing separate treatment or recycling. |
| Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution level | Less than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs |
Data quality assessment
| Description of data quality assessment and reference years | The data used for the LCA study is primary data from Distriplast’s production plant in Dunkerque, France. The primary data used for assessing the foreground system refers to the year 2024. Where primary data were not available, secondary data were sourced from the Sphera/GaBi database, with a preference for datasets that were highly representative in terms of technology, geography, and time. Primary data quality has been validated internally for plausibility, completeness, and relevance. |
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| Process name | Source type | Source | Reference year | Data category | Share of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3 |
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| Manufacturing of Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork | Collected Data | EPD owner, Distriplast | <5 years old | Primary data | 3.5% |
| Transport of raw materials | Collected Data | EPD owner, Distriplast | <5 years old | Primary data | 2% |
| Other processes | Database | Sphera | <5 years old | Secondary data | |
| Total share of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3 | 5.5% | ||||
| The share of primary data is calculated based on GWP-GHG results. It is a simplified indicator for data quality that supports the use of more primary data to increase the representativeness of and comparability between EPDs. Note that the indicator does not capture all relevant aspects of data quality and is not comparable across product categories. | |||||
| Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3 (A5 for services) | ||
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| Type of electricity mix | Residual electricity mix on the market | |
| Energy sources | Hydro | 1.01% |
| Wind | 1.99% | |
| Solar | 3.13% | |
| Biomass | 1.11% | |
| Geothermal | 0% | |
| Waste | 0% | |
| Nuclear | 87.87% | |
| Natural gas | 4.25% | |
| Coal | 0.18% | |
| Oil | 0.45% | |
| Peat | 0% | |
| Other | 0% | |
| GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh) | 0.15 kg CO2 eq./kWh | |
| Method used to calculate residual electricity mix | The Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork production process uses electricity (France) as its sole energy source; no other fuels or thermal energy carriers are used. The electricity supply is modeled using the AIB European Residual Mixes, particularly for France, calculated with the issuance-based method. For more information, see the AIB methodology documentation at: https://www.aib-net.org/facts/european-residual-mix. |
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System boundary
| Description of the system boundary | a) Cradle to gate with modules C1-C4 and module D (A1-A3 + C + D). |
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| Excluded modules | Yes, there is an excluded module, or there are excluded modules |
| Justification for the omission of modules | A4, A5 and B1-7 modules are excluded. A4-A5: It is used in a wide range of construction projects, and transport distances, installation methods, and on-site handling can vary significantly between projects and regions. B1-B7: It remains embedded in the concrete foundation and is not removed after installation; it does not interact with the building during its use phase. The sheet does not require maintenance, repair, or replacement. |
Declared modules
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| Share of specific data | 5.5% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Variation - products | 5% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Disclaimer | The share of specific/primary data and both variations (products and sites) refer to GWP-GHG results only. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Description of the process flow diagram(s)
The production involves the extrusion of a polypropylene-based blend. The raw materials are first dosed and mixed before being fed into an extrusion line, where they are melted and homogenized. The molten material is then shaped through a flat die and passed through a forming system that creates the characteristic hollow, corrugated structure. The extruded sheet undergoes cooling before being cut to the desired dimensions. The product is often embedded in the foundation of buildings and is not removed. It is demolished along with the rest of the building waste at the end of the building's life. Then, it is transported, along with the general construction waste, to the landfill area.
Process flow diagram(s) related images
Default scenario
| Name of the default scenario | End-of-Life Scenario – 100% Landfill |
|---|---|
| Description of the default scenario | Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork is embedded in the foundations of buildings and is not removed separately at end-of-life. As such, no active deconstruction or dismantling is performed. The sheet is demolished together with the rest of the building structure and disposed of as part of the general construction and demolition waste stream. A 100% landfill scenario is assumed. |
Module C: End-of-life
| Explanatory name of the default scenario in module C | End-of-life |
|---|---|
| Brief description of the default scenario in module C | Diplast PP sheet is often embedded in the foundation of buildings. |
| Description of the default scenario in module C | Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork is often embedded in the foundation of buildings and is not removed. Therefore, no active deconstruction or dismantling is performed. However, it is demolished along with the rest of the building waste at the end of the building's life. Then, the sheet is assumed to be disposed of as part of mixed construction and demolition waste and landfilled without separate treatment. Transport of the mixed waste to a landfill site is assumed to be 80 km and the sheet is modeled as 100% landfill. |
| Module C information | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Transport of the general construction and demolition waste to a landfill site | 80 | km |
| Share of the product going to landfill | 100 | % |
Module D: Beyond product life cycle
| Explanatory name of the default scenario in module D | No benefits |
|---|---|
| Brief description of the default scenario in module D | No reuse, recycling, or energy recovery is modeled in Module D. |
| Description of the default scenario in module D | Since Diplast corrugated polypropylene formwork is landfilled, there are no benefits claimed. |
Environmental performance
The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks.
Mandatory environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change - total | GWP-total | kg CO2 eq. | 1.96E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.05E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 3.03E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| Climate change - fossil | GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq. | 1.96E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.04E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 3.02E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| Climate change - biogenic | GWP-biogenic | kg CO2 eq. | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| Climate change - land use and land-use change | GWP-luluc | kg CO2 eq. | 1.10E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.11E-4 | 0.00E+0 | 8.27E-5 | 0.00E+0 |
| Ozone depletion | ODP | kg CFC-11 eq. | 1.40E-11 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.27E-15 | 0.00E+0 | 1.03E-13 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acidification | AP | mol H+ eq. | 3.23E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 6.94E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 1.80E-4 | 0.00E+0 |
| Eutrophication aquatic freshwater | EP-freshwater | kg P eq. | 2.75E-6 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 2.92E-8 | 0.00E+0 | 1.68E-5 | 0.00E+0 |
| Eutrophication aquatic marine | EP-marine | kg N eq. | 8.82E-4 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 3.45E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 3.90E-5 | 0.00E+0 |
| Eutrophication terrestrial | EP-terrestrial | mol N eq. | 9.37E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 3.76E-4 | 0.00E+0 | 4.25E-4 | 0.00E+0 |
| Photochemical ozone formation | POCP | kg NMVOC eq. | 3.50E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 6.56E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 1.23E-4 | 0.00E+0 |
| Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metals | ADP-minerals&metals1 | kg Sb eq. | 2.36E-7 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 7.17E-10 | 0.00E+0 | 2.05E-9 | 0.00E+0 |
| Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuels | ADP-fossil1 | MJ, net calorific value | 7.63E+1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.38E-1 | 0.00E+0 | 5.00E-1 | 0.00E+0 |
| Water use | WDP1 | m3 world eq. deprived | 6.29E-2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 4.33E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 3.72E-3 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | GWP-fossil = Global Warming Potential fossil fuels; GWP-biogenic = Global Warming Potential biogenic; GWP-luluc = Global Warming Potential land use and land use change; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance; EP-freshwater = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater end compartment; EP-marine = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end compartment; EP-terrestrial = Eutrophication potential, Accumulated Exceedance; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone; ADP-minerals&metals = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources; ADP-fossil = Abiotic depletion for fossil resources potential; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted water consumption | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator | ||||||||||||||||
Additional mandatory environmental performance indicators
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate change - GWP-GHG | GWP-GHG1 | kg CO2 eq. | 1.96E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.05E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 3.03E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | GWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas. | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | The GWP-GHG indicator is termed GWP-IOBC/GHG in the ILCD+EPD+ data format. The indicator accounts for all greenhouse gases except biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions and biogenic carbon stored in the product. As such, the indicator is identical to GWP-total except that the CF for biogenic CO2 is set to zero. | ||||||||||||||||
Additional voluntary environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804
| Impact category | Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Particulate matter emissions | PM | Disease incidence | 3.55E-8 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 2.75E-10 | 0.00E+0 | 1.85E-9 | 0.00E+0 |
| Ionizing radiation - human health | IRP1 | kBq U235 eq. | 1.41E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 2.51E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 9.67E-4 | 0.00E+0 |
| Eco-toxicity - freshwater | ETP-fw2 | CTUe | 4.08E+1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.79E-1 | 0.00E+0 | 1.14E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| Human toxicity - cancer effects | HTP-c2 | CTUh | 7.18E-10 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 2.41E-12 | 0.00E+0 | 1.57E-11 | 0.00E+0 |
| Human toxicity - non-cancer effects | HTP-nc2 | CTUh | 1.26E-8 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.36E-10 | 0.00E+0 | 2.80E-10 | 0.00E+0 |
| Land-use related impacts/soil quality | SQP2 | Dimensionless | 1.31E+1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 6.11E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 7.73E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | PM = Potential incidence of disease due to particulate matter emissions; IRP = Potential human exposure efficiency relative to U235; ETP-fw = Potential comparative toxic unit for ecosystems; HTP-c = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; HTP-nc = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; SQP = Potential soil quality index. | ||||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 1 | This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator. | ||||||||||||||||
| Disclaimer 2 | The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator. | ||||||||||||||||
Resource use indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ, net calorific value | 6.10E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.01E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 8.34E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| PERM | MJ, net calorific value | 5.23E-1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| PERT | MJ, net calorific value | 6.62E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.01E-2 | 0.00E+0 | 8.34E-2 | 0.00E+0 |
| PENRE | MJ, net calorific value | 7.63E+1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.38E-1 | 0.00E+0 | 5.00E-1 | 0.00E+0 |
| PENRM | MJ, net calorific value | 3.74E+1 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| PENRT | MJ, net calorific value | 1.14E+2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.38E-1 | 0.00E+0 | 5.00E-1 | 0.00E+0 |
| SM | kg | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| RSF | MJ, net calorific value | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| NRSF | MJ, net calorific value | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| FW | m3 | 1.04E-2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 4.88E-6 | 0.00E+0 | 1.09E-4 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | PERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy re-sources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh water. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Waste indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 5.70E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 4.99E-12 | 0.00E+0 | 1.12E-10 | 0.00E+0 |
| NHWD | kg | 1.67E-2 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.81E-5 | 0.00E+0 | 9.96E-1 | 0.00E+0 |
| RWD | kg | 5.71E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 1.81E-7 | 0.00E+0 | 7.20E-6 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | HWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Output flow indicators according to EN 15804
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRU | kg | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| MFR | kg | 1.10E-3 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| MER | kg | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| EEE | MJ, net calorific value | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| EET | MJ, net calorific value | 0.00E+0 | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | ND | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 | 0.00E+0 |
| Acronyms | CRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy. | |||||||||||||||
| General disclaimer | The results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services). | |||||||||||||||
Additional environmental information
No hazardous substances are used in the manufacturing process.
Based on supplier declarations and to the best of our knowledge, the product does not contain any Substances of Very High Concern (SVHCs) listed by ECHA above the 0.1% threshold. Under normal storage and use conditions, the sheets can be handled without precautions or special protective equipment.
Information related to EPDs of multiple products
| Description of how the averages have been determined | The environmental impacts presented in this study represent the average results for the entire product group, calculated based on production volume shares for the year 2024. |
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Abbreviations
EPD Environmental Product Declaration
LCA Life Cycle Assessment
PCR Product Category Rules
rPP Recycled Polypropylene
SVHC Substances of Very High Concern
A1–A3 Product stage (Raw material supply, transport, manufacturing)
A4–A5 Construction process stage (Transport to site, installation)
B1–B7 Use stage (use, maintenance, repair, replacement, etc.)
C1–C4 End of life stage (deconstruction, transport, processing, disposal)
D Beyond product life cycle (reuse, recovery, recycling potential)
GWP Global Warming Potential
GWP-fossil Global Warming Potential – Fossil
GWP-biogenic Global Warming Potential – Biogenic
GWP-luluc Global Warming Potential – Land Use and Land Use Change
ODP Ozone Depletion Potential
AP Acidification Potential
EP Eutrophication Potential
EP-freshwater Eutrophication Potential – Freshwater
EP-marine Eutrophication Potential – Marine
EP-terrestrial Eutrophication Potential – Terrestrial
POCP Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential
ADP Abiotic Depletion Potential
ADP-minerals&metals Abiotic Depletion Potential – Minerals & Metals
ADP-fossil Abiotic Depletion Potential – Fossil fuels
WDP Water Deprivation Potential
PM Particulate Matter (Health effects)
IRP Ionizing Radiation Potential (Human health)
ETP-fw Ecotoxicity Potential – Freshwater
HTP-c Human Toxicity Potential – Cancer effects
HTP-nc Human Toxicity Potential – Non-cancer effects
SQP Soil Quality Potential
PERE Primary Energy – Renewable (as energy carrier)
PERM Primary Energy – Renewable (as raw material)
PERT Total Primary Energy – Renewable
PENRE Primary Energy – Non-renewable (as energy carrier)
PENRM Primary Energy – Non-renewable (as raw material)
PENRT Total Primary Energy – Non-renewable
SM Secondary Material
RSF Renewable Secondary Fuels
NRSF Non-renewable Secondary Fuels
FW Net use of Fresh Water
HWD Hazardous Waste Disposed
NHWD Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed
RWD Radioactive Waste Disposed
CRU Components for Reuse
MFR Material for Recycling
MER Material for Energy Recovery
EEE Exported Electrical Energy
EET Exported Thermal Energy
References
a) ISO 14040: 2006/A1 2020
b) ISO 14044: 2006
c) ISO 14025: 2006
d) EN 15804: 2012+A2 2019/AC:2021
e) General Programme Instructions of International EPD System. Version 5.0.1
f) EPD International (2024): PCR 2019:14 Construction products and construction services, version 2.0.1. Available from www.environdec.com
g) Sphera MLC (fka GaBi) Databases Edition 2025.1
h) 2025 LCA background report Distriplast according to EN 15804 + A2 v1
Version history
Version 001, 2025-11-12
Original version of the EPD