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summary table of saflex carbon footprint data

EPD

Our EPD results are based on a full LCA report compliant with ISO 14040/14044 according to EN15804+A2 and verified by an independent third‑party review.

 

Saflex Clear

EPD-IES-0027419


Saflex LiteCarbon Clear

EPD-IES-0016826


Saflex Acoustic

EPD-IES-0027420

 

Vanceva Colors

EPD-IES-0027420

 

Saflex Solar

EPD-IES-0027422

 

Saflex Structural

EPD-IES-0027423

 

 

 

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How to use Saflex and Vanceva EPDs to your benefit

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From LCA data to verified EPDs

Over the past few years, we regularly improved data quality to provide transparent, verifiable environmental information across Saflex and Vanceva products. 

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LCA and EPD in practice

EPDs and LCAs are necessary for engineers and architects to perform buildings life cycle assessment. In particular, verified LCA data enables them to assess embodied carbon and identify and reduce the environmental impacts associated with the use of building materials.

Embodied carbon assessment and reduction and the use of 3rd party verified LCA or EPDs are increasingly being pushed by new regulations (France, Denmark, Netherlands, Toronto, etc.). 

The use of EPDs is also strongly encouraged by green building certifications and enable earning credits by maximizing the number of materials that have a verified 3rd party LCA or EPD.

Before comparing environmental performance of products, several aspects should be taken into account to ensure comparable basis:

  • Make sure products compared have same declared unit: Saflex and Vanceva EPD values are documented in square meters (not in kilogram)

  • Ensure the scope of the EPD is comparable: Cradle to gate and Cradle to grave cannot be compared! 

  • Some EPDs or LCAs are averaging a whole product portfolio while some others are one single product level. 

  • Scope: The EPDs cover the declared life cycle stages of the specified product, from raw material supply and manufacturing through selected downstream and end-of-life modules. The use stage is not included, as this is addressed at downstream glazing level.
  • Methodology: The EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021, based on underlying life cycle assessment work performed in line with ISO 14040/14044.
  • Data time frame: The EPDs are based on 2024 operational data.
  • Geographical scope: The EPDs represent products manufactured in Ghent, Belgium.
  • Declared unit: Results are reported per 1 m² of the specified interlayer.
  • Impact indicators: The EPDs report the environmental indicators required under EN 15804+A2, including climate change impacts.
  • Results: EPDs are currently available for Saflex Clear, Saflex Acoustic, Saflex Solar, Vanceva, Saflex Structural,  Saflex LiteCarbon Clear. and Saflex HUD. 

For more detailed information on methodology, system boundaries, declared unit and environmental results, please refer to the relevant product EPD.

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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is an ISO‑standard method that quantifies a product’s environmental impacts across its life cycle, from raw material extraction through manufacturing and use to end‑of‑life, giving manufacturers a holistic view and pinpointing improvement opportunities. 

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Building on LCA, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) translate these results into standardized, product‑specific documents for building and construction, clearly communicating life‑cycle performance to stakeholders to inform decisions and validate sustainability.
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Committed to transparent, high quality environmental reporting, Advanced Materials Interlayers has invested in third party certified ISO 14040/14044 LCAs and updated our first in market verified LCA modelling into EN 15804 compliant EPDs that deliver clear, comparable and trusted life cycle data for confident decisions.
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Methodology & scope

Our EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804+A2, based on LCA work aligned with ISO 14040/14044, and are independently third-party verified through The International EPD® System.

These are valid for products manufactured in Ghent, Belgium and used globally, and cover the life cycle from raw material supply through manufacturing, with additional end-of-life scenarios reported in line with EPD requirements.


For more detailed information on methodology, scope and results, please refer to the relevant product EPD.