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EN 15804+A2 EPD generation for insulation products
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Impact hotspots
A1–A3 — Cradle-to-gate
- A1 — raw-material mining and glass/stone melting (energy-intensive)
- A3 — manufacturing electricity and natural gas use
B6 — Use phase
- B6 — net energy savings during use phase (counts as benefit)
C3/C4 — End of life
- C3/C4 — end-of-life processing: incineration vs. landfill substantially shifts GWP
EN 15804+A2 modules
| Module | Modelling note |
|---|---|
| A1—A3 | Cradle-to-gate is the minimum scope for most insulation EPDs. |
| A4—A5 | Transport to site + application waste (especially for spray-applied products). |
| B1—B7 | Usually MND; however operational energy-saving is reported in B6 where applicable. |
| C1—C4 | Deconstruction + waste transport + processing/disposal. EU Waste Framework Directive obligations. |
| D | Net benefit from recycling (glass wool cullet, EPS energy recovery). |
PCR Ref: ITB EPD PCR 014 (Insulation), IBU PCR Part B (Insulation), EN 16783.
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