News›1/11/2024

Climecon's roof hoods are EPD verified

Climecon has obtained EPD verification for its OTSO and KONTIO roof hood product families as part of its commitment to environmental responsibility.

Climecon has achieved Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) verification for its OTSO and KONTIO roof hood families, reinforcing the company's commitment to sustainability. According to Emma Piha, Climecon's sustainability expert, "Our goal is to be the most responsible company in the ventilation industry in Finland." The verification extends beyond roof hoods to include professional kitchen hoods and several air terminal devices, enabling customers to access reliable environmental impact data for their projects. The EPD process involves third-party verification of life cycle assessments conducted according to international construction standards EN 15804:2012+A2:2019. This comprehensive evaluation examines environmental impacts throughout a product's entire lifecycle, including carbon footprint and resource consumption. Finland's construction sector is working toward carbon-neutral buildings by 2035, with new buildings required to meet carbon neutrality standards by 2025 for permit approval. Climecon uses EPD verification findings to identify operational improvements beyond customer-facing reporting. The company focuses improvements on sustainable material selection, production optimization, waste minimization, streamlined logistics, and partnerships with local suppliers. This approach ensures that environmental reports serve both transparency and internal innovation purposes.