Tees Valley Net Zero: The Relevance of EPDs in the Composites Industry
October 21 @ 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Excerpt:
‘The composites industry is vital in transitioning to a sustainable future, with applications ranging from renewable energy infrastructure to lightweight, fuel-efficient transportation. As the demand for environmentally friendly products and transparent sustainability reporting grows, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become essential for composite manufacturers to showcase their products’ environmental performance and meet customer and regulatory requirements.
This event explores the crucial importance of EPDs in the composites industry, focusing on:
- The role of composites in enabling renewable energy technologies, such as wind turbines and solar panels, and the importance of demonstrating their environmental sustainability through EPDs.
- Emerging recycling technologies for composite materials and how EPDs can help communicate the circular economy potential of composites.
- It is essential to consider composite products’ whole life cycle impact, from raw material extraction to end-of-life, and how EPDs provide a standardised way to report this information.
- Case studies of composite companies successfully leveraging EPDs to meet customer demands, comply with regulations, and gain a competitive edge in the market.
- Practical guidance on developing EPDs for composite products, including data collection, LCA methodology, and verification processes.
Through expert presentations, interactive discussions, and real-world examples, attendees will understand the value of EPDs in the composites industry and learn how to develop and utilise them effectively to support their sustainability goals and drive business success.’
