ARP OOD is pleased to announce that it now holds an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for its steel multifunctional doors, issued by the ift Rosenheim Institute. This achievement marks another key step in our long-term commitment to sustainable manufacturing, transparency, and environmental responsibility.
What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
An EPD is an official, independently verified document that provides objective, quantitatively measured information on a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle – from raw material extraction and manufacturing, through transport and use, to end-of-life.
The declaration is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and follows internationally recognised standards, ensuring reliability, comparability, and full transparency of the data.
Where can the EPD be accessed?
The Environmental Product Declaration for ARP OOD’s steel multifunctional doors is publicly available and can be viewed in the official portal of ift Rosenheim - one of Europe’s leading institutes for testing, certification, and verification in the construction sector.
Verification by an independent and internationally recognised institute guarantees transparency, credibility, and full compliance with applicable European and international standards.
Why is an EPD important for clients and designers?
Having an EPD provides significant benefits for all stakeholders in the construction process:
- Support for sustainable and green building
An EPD is a key element for projects targeting sustainable building certification systems such as LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB. - Transparency and trust
Clients, investors, and designers gain access to verified information on the product’s environmental footprint. - Compliance with European and international requirements
An increasing number of public tenders and private investment projects require environmental declarations as a mandatory part of the documentation. - Informed product selection
EPDs enable meaningful comparison between different solutions based on measurable environmental indicators.
Next step: corporate EPD of ARP OOD
ARP OOD is currently in the process of issuing its corporate Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), which will cover fire-resistant and smoke control doors across a wide range of models, configurations, and applications.
The corporate EPD forms part of ARP OOD’s long-term sustainability strategy and will provide a comprehensive overview of the environmental profile of our production. For years, ARP OOD has consistently worked to optimise its manufacturing processes and reduce its carbon footprint through the use of renewable energy sources (ARP photovoltaic power plant), modernisation and optimisation of production, responsible management of resources and energy, and the development of durable, reliable products made from safe and recyclable materials sourced from verified European suppliers.
With the issuance of the EPD for steel multifunctional doors and the forthcoming corporate declaration, ARP OOD further strengthens its position as a responsible and competitive European manufacturer, meeting the highest technical and fire-safety standards as well as contemporary environmental requirements.