Sustainability, Embodied Carbon

Embodied Carbon

The embodied carbon of a product or system is the Carbon Dioxide equivalence when conducting a Life Cycle Analysis, but only taking into account the manufacturing of the products, and not a whole life-cycle, i.e. the Embodied Carbon is a ‘cradle to gate’ measurement, considering modules A1-A3 (Product Stage) of the analysis, excluding transport, installation, in-use, maintenance, deconstruction and recycling at end of life. 

Design Life

Steel-faced cladding systems have a design life dependant on a number of factors including the building use, location, weather conditions and the specification of the pre-finished steel product. 

Products specified with
Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® are designed to withstand even the most demanding and aggressive environments and are used in a wide range of industrial and commercial buildings, providing super durability and corrosion resistance. Three layer Colorcoat Prisma® not only uniquely pushes the boundaries for UV performance but also outperforms the highest European corrosion resistance standards [12] and makes it ideal for commercial, retail, warehouse, public sector and superior aesthetic buildings which are built to last.

Embodied Carbon

Tata Steel offer a Confidex® Guarantee directly to the industrial/ commercial building owner for the weather side of both of these pre-finished steel products. Confidex® offers the longest and most comprehensive guarantee for pre-finished steel available in Europe. Colorcoat HPS200 Ultra® and Colorcoat Prisma® are guaranteed for up to 40 years. The exact length of the guarantee is project specific and depends upon the building location, use and colour.

Appropriate inspection and maintenance can significantly extend the functional life of the cladding beyond this period. Many manufacturers, especially those with poor recyclability credentials, are keen to quote Embodied Carbon as this presents their products in the best light. At CA Group we recommend considering the whole-life LCA as this encourages the use of recyclable products and creates a circular recycling economy in place of ‘single use’ products. When referring to our published EPDs to compare embodied carbon please refer to modules A1-A3. When comparing whole life cycle analysis be sure to include Modules A1-A5, B1-B5, C1-C4 and D. 

Sustainability

CA Group is actively contributing to sustainable development through Environmental Protection, Social Responsibility and Economic Progress. To us, this means meeting the needs of society today, while respecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainability does not have to cost the earth.

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CO2 Equivalent

When considering and comparing the performance of data produced by a life cycle analysis.

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Life Cycle Analysis

A Life Cycle Analysis should take into account the following modules of a declared Environmental Product Declaration, and adopt a ‘cradle to cradle’ approach in order to encourage the use of recyclable products and ensure materials are returned into the manufacturing process as a circular economy.

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EPD

Both the CA Twin-Therm® and CA River-Therm® building envelope systems manufactured and supplied by CA Group have been covered by independently assessed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for more than 10 years.

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BREEAM

BREEAM is an environmental assessment method for establishing the theoretical credentials of a building or development, measured by a series of criteria.

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Sustainable Roofing, Cladding and Facade systems

“Net Zero” is the current buzz word throughout the construction industry, and as such the ‘embodied carbon’ or ‘recycled content’ within new construction materials and products is under scrutiny, with the perception that components manufactured with lower embodied carbon, or greater quantities of recycled content are more sustainable. Yet a better understanding of the picture is essential when choosing products.

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CO2 Equivalent

When considering and comparing the performance of data produced by a life cycle analysis.

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Life Cycle Analysis

A Life Cycle Analysis should take into account the following modules of a declared Environmental Product Declaration, and adopt a ‘cradle to cradle’ approach in order to encourage the use of recyclable products and ensure materials are returned into the manufacturing process as a circular economy.

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EPD

Both the CA Twin-Therm® and CA River-Therm® building envelope systems manufactured and supplied by CA Group have been covered by independently assessed Environmental Product Declarations (EPD’s) for more than 10 years.

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BREEAM

BREEAM is an environmental assessment method for establishing the theoretical credentials of a building or development, measured by a series of criteria.

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Sustainable Roofing, Cladding and Facade systems

“Net Zero” is the current buzz word throughout the construction industry, and as such the ‘embodied carbon’ or ‘recycled content’ within new construction materials and products is under scrutiny, with the perception that components manufactured with lower embodied carbon, or greater quantities of recycled content are more sustainable. Yet a better understanding of the picture is essential when choosing products.

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CA Group is actively contributing to sustainable development through Environmental Protection, Social Responsibility and Economic Progress. To us, this means meeting the needs of society today, while respecting the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Sustainability does not have to cost the earth.

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