Driving competitiveness with Environmental Product Declarations
ARC Building Solutions is a specialist manufacturer of cavity fire barriers and closures for the construction sector. Their products play a vital role in controlling the spread of smoke and fire within building envelopes. With demand growing for credible environmental performance data, Arc recognise that Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming essential for staying competitive, particularly in tendering and specification.
The construction industry is increasingly prioritising transparency and sustainability, driven by green building certifications, public procurement, emerging regulations and growing customer expectations. While Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are not yet mandatory in the UK, their absence could limit market opportunities.
ARC Building Solutions faced several challenges:
Their objectives were to:
Valpak provided end-to-end LCA and EPD support:
“Valpak guided us through the entire LCA and EPD process with clarity and confidence. Their expertise meant we could provide the data and trust that the outputs would be robust, credible and aligned with industry standards. The EPDs are already proving valuable in supporting conversations with customers and specifiers.”