Rockpanel & sustainability: facts and certification

There are many certification schemes out there, but what does each of them mean? A good way to measure the environmental aspect of sustainability is by a tool called the Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) The LCA monitors the impact of a product in its full life cycle: from manufacturing to the use phase and the end-of-life situation – where recycling possibilities are relevant.

Within the LCA all aspects that influence the environmental footprint are evaluated. Think of factors such as raw materials used, the production, transport, energy use and emissions to air, soil and water. This makes it a very complete assessment. With a Life Cycle Analysis, you can make an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD).

In our Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), we give comprehensive information about the environmental impact of our products. As an EPD is a standardized way of presenting the performance of a product, it makes it easier for architects to compare products on various indicators. The results of an EPD can be used in a building evaluation scheme such as LEED or BREEAM.

Our Rockpanel Durable and A2 products all have an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) according to the EN15804 issued by Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU). In addition, our Rockpanel Durable and A2 products have also been independently certified for their environmental performance by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), complying with all requirements identified in the scheme document SD028. BRE granted Rockpanel an Environmental Product Declaration (Environmental Profiles Certificate No. 427) acknowledging Rockpanel Durable and A2 board material as amongst the best in their category with A+ and A ratings for various structures.

Although we already have very good ratings, we still strive to do even better as there’s always more we can do. Therefore, we are continuously looking to improve our products and processes and make it even more sustainable. The annual Sustainability Report of the ROCKWOOL Group shows what we already achieved as a company and what our objectives and plans for the future are.