New EPDs from SIEGENIA for sustainable construction
Individual certificates for a large portion of the portfolio
At SIEGENIA, the development of pioneering products and systems is inextricably linked to sustainable concepts and actions. The company was one of the first in the industry to demonstrate its commitment to sustainability with individual EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) for turn-and-tilt hardware and electric window drives. Now, SIEGENIA is cementing its pioneering role with a major expansion of its range.
For building-level certification
The company's partners now have access to individual EPDs for additional mechanical, electromechanical and smart products. The EPDs have been created by ift Rosenheim as an accredited scheme administrator. Brand new additions to SIEGENIA's EPD portfolio include individual certificates for the AEROMAT VT ventilation system, the smart window handle and the smart sensor. This enables manufacturers to optimise the sustainability of their solutions in a focused manner and provides them with added value in making their product ranges more environmentally friendly. The data contained in the EPDs is also required for certifications at building level, such as the ‘Sustainable Building’ quality seal (QNG), DGNB or BREEAM. The figures from the EPD are also included in the product passport issued by Sentinel Holding Institut (SHI), which certifies that the AEROMAT VT system family has been tested for low pollutant emissions.
Transparent data for sustainable construction
‘The EPDs prove that our products have considerably reduced emission values in comparison with the generic data customary in the industry,’ explains Markus Bade, Head of Strategic Business Development and Product Management at SIEGENIA. Since as far back as 2019, SIEGENIA has been recording its carbon footprint in every business unit in the company. The EPDs are based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) introduced in 2023, which systematically records the environmental impact and energy footprint of each product – from production to the end of its service life.
