Reduce CO2 in Your Project

At IDS and Bridge Drainage, sustainability is at the core of our mission. In July, we conducted a Quickscan life cycle analysis as the first step towards an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This analysis provides insight into the CO2 emissions of our products, allowing us to reduce our environmental impact and benefit your project.

Results of analysis

The analysis reveals that each Bridge Drainage Unit (BDU) emits 38.65 kg CO2 equivalents, which equates to 2.15 kg CO2 equivalents per kilogram of product. This data helps us quantify CO2 reduction in your construction projects.

KEy findings

Global Warming Potential (GWP):

• The majority of the total GWP (77.3 kg CO2 equivalents) is attributed to the use of fossil resources (66.7 kg CO2 equivalents).
• The biogenic content, derived from wooden pallets for packaging, contributes 0.82 kg CO2 equivalents.

Phasing of Impact:

• A3 Production Phase: Responsible for 87% of the total impact, mainly due to electricity consumption during production.
• A1 Raw Materials Phase: Responsible for 12% of the total impact.
• A2 Transport Phase: Only 1% of the total impact.

MKI Score:

• The MKI score for the production of 2 BDUs (each 0.5 meters, total length 1 meter) is €73.10, which amounts to €36.55 per BDU with a weight of 18 kg per BDU.

MAJOR BENEFIT

The use of the BDU 350/205 offers, in addition to the above benefits, the potential to save materials in your project. This contributes to a positive impact on LEED and BREEAM scores. Thanks to the lightweight and high strength of the unit, we promote efficiency and sustainability in the construction sector.

UPDATE AFTER SUMMER

The report has identified both strengths and areas for improvement, which are currently being implemented in production. An updated version of this report will be available after the summer.

CONTACT
For more information about the CO2 emissions of our products, please contact our Technical Director, Erik van Garsel via erik@bridge-drainage.com