Innotech Windows and Doors has announced the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Health Product Declarations (HPDs) for their core products. Innotech has published EPDs and HPDs for its core products including the Defender 76TS Window System, Defender 76TS Door System, Defender 88PH+ Window System and Defender 88PH+ Door System.
“This is a substantial team achievement that very few North American fenestration manufacturers have achieved,” says Troy Imbery, president. “It’s a cumulative step in our ongoing commitment to product performance, sustainability and transparency.”
The publication of the EPDs and HPDs was completed based on a comprehensive cradle to grave Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) completed by Vertima and audited by the Athena Sustainable Materials Institute. The LCA is compliant with the ISO 14040 and 14044 standards, EN 15804+A2 and ISO 21930, ISO 14025 and International PCR for construction products version 1.11 and C-PCR-007 for windows and doors version 2020-04-09. This global EPD aligns with the European standard EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 and the global standard ISO 21930:2017.
“As the building industry evolves, so does our definition of a sustainable home or building. Up until recently, the primary focus has been on reducing operational carbon emissions by specifying high-performance building materials, including windows and doors,” continues Imbery. “Now, embodied carbon emissions are also part of the definition providing a more holistic definition of sustainability in our built environment.”
The new EPDs and HPDs join Innotech’s extensive library of third-party verified tests, certifications and tools that building professionals require to effectively evaluate building materials to meet both operational and embodied carbon targets. “In an era of misinformation and greenwashing, it’s critical that manufacturers provide third-party verified evidence supporting their performance and environmental claims,” says Imbery. “We’re proud to offer our clients accurate and transparent product information so they can in turn make educated product decisions for their projects.”
In addition to evidencing the embodied carbon impact of their windows and doors, the data from these documents also provides valuable information about areas in which Innotech can further reduce their environmental impact. “Sustainability is an ongoing journey,” adds Imbery. “With each small improvement, we’re better positioned to create healthier living spaces.”
roduct transparency disclosures are available to download from the Sustainable Minds Transparency Catalog.
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