Guangxi, China — November 01, 2024 — One Click LCA, the world’s leading end-to-end sustainability platform for the construction and manufacturing industries, today announces a new partnership with Guangxi Resources Planning and Design Group (GXGTHY), a leading provider of sustainable development solutions. This collaboration aims to empower Chinese manufacturers to create accurate and credible EPDs, facilitating their exports to European Union (EU) countries and ensuring compliance with the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) and other emerging regulations.
EPDs are essential tools for quantifying and communicating a product's environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. By partnering with One Click LCA, GXGTHY will provide Chinese manufacturers with a user-friendly platform and expert guidance to develop EPDs that meet international standards, such as ISO 14025. This will not only enhance the competitiveness of Chinese products in the global market but would also contribute to a more sustainable and circular economy.
The partnership between One Click LCA and GXGTHY offers the Chinese market with a comprehensive range of services, including:
- EPD development: Expert guidance and support throughout the EPD creation process.
- Data collection and analysis: Efficient methods for gathering and analyzing environmental data.
- Verification and certification: Ensuring EPDs meet international standards and are verified by accredited bodies.
- Training and capacity building: Providing workshops and training programs in the local language to equip manufacturers with the necessary knowledge and skills.
“EPDs are becoming increasingly important for accessing international markets and demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility. We are excited to partner with GXGTHY to support Chinese manufacturers in their journey towards sustainability. Our partnership will enable Chinese businesses to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.”
- Panu Pasanen, the CEO & Founder of One Click LCA
By leveraging the expertise of both organizations, Chinese manufacturers can benefit from:
- Improved market access: EPDs can enhance brand reputation and facilitate exports to EU countries.
- Regulatory compliance: Adherence to CBAM and other emerging regulations.
- Reduced environmental impact: EPDs enable manufacturers to identify and mitigate environmental hotspots.
- Enhanced sustainability credentials: Demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices.
“Sustainable development and comprehensive green transition have become an inevitable trend in the development of all walks of life. Our cooperation with the world-leading LCA tool One Click LCA is an important milestone for accelerating our green development strategy, promoting ecological civilization, and enhancing international communication. In order to ensure the high-quality work as the reseller, we have established Guangxi Carbon Consulting and Ecotech Co., Ltd to provide clients with One Click LCA solution with a simplified process. Through close cooperation, we will complement each other’s advantages, share resources, and jointly create a new situation of green development.”
- Yu Shuqiong, President of Guangxi Land and Resources Planning and Design Group
About One Click LCA
One Click LCA is the world-leading end-to-end sustainability platform for construction and manufacturing. The software platform decarbonizes and drives sustainability across the construction value chain with scientific, easy-to-use, automated life-cycle assessment (LCA) and environmental product declarations (EPDs) to calculate and reduce the environmental impacts of building, infrastructure, and renovation projects and products. The platform also allows assessment of circularity, life-cycle cost, and biodiversity. One Click LCA is used in 170+ countries, with a unique global database with +250,000 LCA datasets; supports +80 standards and certifications, including LEED, BREEAM, GRESB and other national regulations; and seamlessly integrates with +20 of the most widely used BIM software tools, including Autodesk Revit®, Tekla Structures® and Bentley iTwin®. One Click LCA was founded in Helsinki, Finland in 2001, with a team of +200 people on all continents. Learn more at: oneclicklca.com.
About Guangxi Land and Resources Planning and Design Group
Guangxi Land and Resources Planning Group (formerly Guangxi Land and Resources Planning Institute) was established in 1997 as a directly affiliated public institution of Guangxi Department of Natural Resources. In May 2020, it was transferred to the management of Guangxi Beibu Gulf Investment Group, a leading Investment Group with 21,000 employees and operating income of 80.06 billion CNY in 2023. For over 20 years, Guangxi Land and Resources Planning Group has been committed to providing intelligent solutions for natural resources, urban-rural construction, and rural revitalization. It has now developed into a leading technology enterprise and been widely recognized by governments, the industry, and society.