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Branchekataloget and One Click LCA collaborate to promote EPDs in Denmark

Melina Zacharia

Sep 11 2024 min read

Branchekataloget and One Click LCA have started a collaboration to facilitate the production of environmental information by Branchekataloget’s members, consisting of heating, ventilation, and sanitation companies. An environmental product declaration (EPD) is an effective way to present the environmental impacts of products and services.

Affordable approach to producing EPDs

The demand for environmental product declarations (EPDs) and life cycle assessment (LCA) data is growing in the building and construction industry, as stakeholders push for greener practices. Rune Rugbjerg Lundsgaard, Business Development Manager at Branchekataloget, notes the financial hurdles associated with producing and publishing EPDs. "The costs are often unmanageable, particularly for small and medium-sized businesses," he explains.

Branchekataloget is advocating for greater accessibility to EPD production. "We aim to provide all our members, suppliers, and manufacturers the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable transition without financial strain," Lundsgaard adds. The organization also seeks to enhance the availability of environmental data within its network to benefit the entire sector. This initiative reflects Branchekataloget’s commitment to fostering a more sustainable building and construction industry.

"We are pleased to have partnered with One Click LCA to offer our members a sensible, simple approach to producing and publishing high-quality EPDs – at a significantly lower price”

– Rune Rugbjerg Lundsgaard, Business Development Manager at Branchekataloget

One Click LCA is a Finnish software company specialising in the development and sale of software for LCAs of construction and building products. Our mission is to support the construction of a zero-emission future globally through LCAs, EPDs, and other sustainability solutions.

"Our partnership with Branchekatalog is shattering the affordability barrier, making fast, reliable EPDs accessible to every manufacturer, big or small. This isn’t just about data; it’s about empowering informed choices and building an industry where sustainable products win on the market.”

– Panu Pasanen, CEO of One Click LCA

Heading towards low carbon and circular economy

The partnership between One Click LCA and Branchekataloget seeks to enhance environmental transparency and sustainability in the Danish HVAC sector by lowering the barriers to producing high-quality EPDs. The initiative ensures that more companies can contribute effectively to the green economy.

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About Branchekataloget

Branchekataloget is a joint initiative from the Danish HVAC wholesalers, which aims to streamline and simplify the data flow between the industry’s suppliers, wholesalers and other data users. Their focal point is digital infrastructure, where there is collaboration around the exchange of structured and quality-assured product master data.

They are constantly working to develop and run relevant digital services that benefits their members and the rest of the construction and building industry. Read more about Branchekataloget here.

About One Click LCA

One Click LCA is a Finnish software company aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of the construction and manufacturing industries through its leading, user-friendly, and automated life cycle assessment (LCA) software. The software helps calculate and reduce the environmental impacts of construction, infrastructure, renovation projects, building materials, and other manufactured products. It also enables the production and publication of third-party verified environmental product declarations (EPDs) and offers tools for assessing circular economy and life cycle costs.

Explore EPDs through our webinars

These session, in collaboration with Branchekataloget, is designed to deepen your understanding of EPDs and help you learn about sustainability practices. See our webinar recordings: understanding EPDs and how to create an EPD.

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