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ADHESIVES AND ACCESSORIES MANUFACTURERS’ VIEW

          The importance of EPDs for Mapei in the construction industry

          By William Fleming, Sustainability and
          Environmental Manager, Mapei UK Ltd
          As sustainability becomes an increasingly
          central focus in the construction industry,
          Mapei continues to lead the way with eco-
          friendly practices and innovative solutions.
          One key tool in supporting this commitment
          is the Environmental Product Declaration
          (EPD), which provides transparent, third-
          party verified data on the environmental
          impact of products.
            For Mapei, EPDs play a crucial role in
          demonstrating our dedication to reducing
          our environmental footprint, while also
          empowering the construction industry to make
          more informed, sustainable choices. Here’s
          why EPD are vital to both Mapei and the wider
          construction sector:
          Commitment to transparency and
          sustainable practices
          At Mapei, transparency is a cornerstone
          of our sustainability efforts. We don’t just
          provide EPD for our products, we also   commitment to reducing environmental   it’s a market demand. Both consumers
          integrate responsible practices throughout   impact. With these efforts, we empower our   and investors are increasingly seeking
          our operations. For instance, we actively   customers to select materials that contribute   environmentally responsible products
          segregate waste in our manufacturing   to sustainable, high-performance buildings.  that support green building initiatives. Our
          processes, ensuring that materials are                                 commitment to sustainability, demonstrated
          either reused or recycled to reduce landfill   Driving innovation and continuous   through our EPD, helps attract customers
          impact. Furthermore, we generate 10% of   improvement                  who prioritise eco-friendly choices. Buildings
          our electricity from solar energy, significantly   Innovation is at the heart of our sustainability   constructed with our sustainable materials are
   64     lowering our carbon footprint. We also use   strategy. We inject substantial amounts   not only more attractive to investors but also
          recycled plastic packaging for many of our   into research and development (R&D) to   hold greater value in today’s green-conscious
          products, supporting a circular economy. By   continuously improve our products and   marketplace. By incorporating our EPD-
          openly sharing these efforts through EPD,   processes. In fact, we dedicate 5% of our   certified products, developers and contractors
          we ensure that architects, engineers and   turnover to R&D, with a focus on developing   can meet the rising demand for sustainable
          other professionals can rely on accurate,   more sustainable materials and refining   buildings and position themselves as leaders
          independent data when selecting materials   production methods. This commitment to   in the green building sector.
          that align with sustainability goals  innovation ensures that we remain at the
                                             forefront of environmental performance,   Conclusion
          Supporting green building certifications  constantly seeking new ways to reduce the   EPD are a powerful tool for us at Mapei in
          Our products play a vital role in helping   carbon footprint of our products. By leveraging   our ongoing efforts to promote sustainability
          buildings meet key green certifications,   insights gained from EPD and ongoing R&D   within the construction industry. Through
          such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and   efforts, we can push the boundaries of   transparent, verified data, we empower
          Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building   sustainability, helping the construction industry   construction professionals to make informed,
          Research Establishment Environmental   meet the growing demand for eco-friendly   eco-conscious decisions about the materials
          Assessment Method). Many of these   solutions.                         they use. With a commitment to innovation,
          certifications require detailed environmental                          responsible sourcing, and ongoing
          data about the products used in construction.   Improving building performance and   improvement, we continue to lead the way in
          Through our EPD, we provide the necessary   efficiency                 developing high-performance products that
          documentation to meet these requirements,   The environmental benefits of using products   contribute to a greener, more sustainable
          making it easier for construction teams   with EPD extend well beyond the construction   built environment. By choosing EPD-certified
          to achieve their sustainability goals. By   phase. Buildings are responsible for a large   products, the construction industry not only
          incorporating certified products, builders   proportion of global energy consumption   meets today’s sustainability demands but also
          can confidently pursue higher levels of   and carbon emissions, and the materials   paves the way for a more environmentally
          environmental performance in their projects.  used during construction can have a lasting   responsible future.
                                             impact on a building’s energy efficiency.
          Promoting Responsible Material Selection  By choosing products with verified EPD,   www.mapei.com/gb/en/sustainability
          Material selection is one of the most   construction teams can select materials   info@mapei.co.uk
          impactful decisions in construction, and we   that optimise building performance and   sustainabilityuk@mapei.co.uk
          are dedicated to helping our customers   reduce long-term environmental impact. Our
          choose responsibly. Using EPD, we offer   sustainable solutions contribute to creating
          clear, verifiable data on the environmental   energy-efficient, low-carbon buildings that not
          impact of our products, allowing construction   only benefit the environment but also improve
          professionals to make informed choices. In   operational efficiency over the building’s
          addition, we ensure that our supply chain   lifespan.
          meets the same sustainability standards by
          conducting regular supplier audits. These   Meeting market demand for sustainable
          audits assess the environmental practices   products
          of suppliers to ensure alignment with our   Sustainability is no longer just a trend—



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