Kingspan Insulated Panels North America, a global manufacturer of insulated metal panels, announces that its wall and roof systems have earned an Environmental Product Declaration, the first of its kind awarded to a North American based manufacturer of exterior roof and wall panels.
EPD is a standardized, internationally recognized tool for providing information on a product’s environmental impact. Information in the declaration is based on an ISO-compliant life cycle assessment and verified by a third party, in the case of Kingspan, Underwriters Laboratories Inc. The detailed analysis considers all processes in the manufacture of a product, from the extraction and refining of raw materials to energy use and efficiency, content of materials and chemical substances, emissions to the air, soil and water, transport methods and materials, and waste generation, ultimately helping companies understand their environmental footprint in order to consider improvements.
EPD programs are applicable to all products and services within clearly defined product groups and service types, allowing for the comparison of products in the same product category. As a result, customers can use EPDs to make sustainable purchasing decisions.
“The EPD for Kingspan products is a sustainability standard that brings a new level of transparency and detail regarding our products and their impact on the environment throughout their life cycle,” said Paul Bertram, FCSI, CDT, LEED AP and director, environment & sustainability at Kingspan. “With increasing frequency, our customers are considering the entire life cycle of a product in their search for sustainable building materials. The EPD distinguishes Kingspan products from those of our competitors and underscores Kingspan’s commitment to environmentally sustainable technology and infrastructure on the Path to NetZero.”
To learn more about Kingspan’s EPD, visit www.pathonetzero.com. For information about Kingspan products and services, visit www.kingspanpanels.us.
About Kingspan Insulated Panels North America
Kingspan Insulated Panels North America is a global leader in the manufacturing of insulated metal panels. The company has five North American production locations: Deland, Fla., Modesto, Calif., Columbus, Ohio, Caledon, Ont. and Langley, B.C. Kingspan insulated panels are manufactured as a single component system with high R-value, unsurpassed airtightness and superior moisture control suitable for new and retrofit buildings. As the most energy-efficient, cost-effective building envelope solutions, insulated metal panels are at the forefront of sustainability. Kingspan insulated metal panels are a significant first step to achieving net-zero energy building and consistently contribute to U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design credits and overall certification. Kingspan Insulated Panels serves the architectural, commercial/industrial, cold storage and food processing markets, and is committed to delivering the most advanced building products on the market. Visit www.kingspanpanels.us and www.kingspanpanels.ca for more information.