Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have been achieved to the requirements of EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 and published online for both Garnalex and Sheerline.
This reflects the growing need for sustainable products and transparency around the manufacturing processes, which aligns with Sheerline’s core values. With the Future Homes Standard (FHS) updates coming into effect next year and the UK working towards its Net Zero Strategy, EPDs are expected to become more important, the company said.
Both EPDs were externally assessed and independently verified by the Building Research Establishment (BRE), which will enable them to win more business through competitive tenders and with specifiers that demand proof of sustainable practices.
Several factors contributed to the low GWP number: all operations are completed in-house at a single manufacturing site, giving full oversight over the processes required to take the raw materials and turn them into the end product; and the raw material (aluminium) is sourced in the UK, reducing the carbon footprint.
To ensure they’re as broad as possible, both EPD types are Cradle to Gate with modules C and D. The Garnalex EPD was calculated using 1kg of trade aluminium extrusions, while the Sheerline EPD uses 1kg of profile used across the entire range of window, door, and roof products.
Sheerline’s head of compliance Martin Froggatt said: “Our EPDs provide the in-depth insights our customers want and need to know. We’re giving them the tools they need to win more work and champion sustainability. It’s been a long process, but ultimately it has been worth it.”