At Hydro, transparency and sustainability are paramount. We provide insight into the environmental impact of our aluminum light poles, based on internationally recognized methods and independently verified data. This allows you to make informed, responsible choices for your projects and tenders.
At Hydro, we believe that true sustainability begins with openness. Transparency prevents greenwashing and ensures that sustainability claims are verifiable and reliable. We have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), based on the results of a life cycle assessment (LCA), to provide our customers with honest and reliable information:
You can use the data from the EPDs directly in your own sustainability documentation, tenders, and environmental impact assessment (ECI) calculations. In addition, a CO₂ calculation tool provides a solution for customized calculations for specific mast types, surface treatments, and accessories.
"Only with clear and validated data can we work together towards a more sustainable future. But an environmental impact figure only becomes meaningful when it's clear how it was calculated and the underlying assumptions. Interpreting LCA results requires expert knowledge and in-depth understanding of the subject matter. Only then can we compare products fairly and avoid comparing apples and oranges."
An EPD is an environmental product declaration that, based on the results of an LCA, provides transparent and detailed insight into the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle.
An EPD provides insight into a wide range of environmental impacts, such as raw material use, energy consumption, water consumption, emissions to air and water, and impacts on biodiversity. This provides a complete picture of a product's total environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle, encompassing much more than just CO₂ emissions. This allows for fair and comprehensive product comparisons based on sustainability and allows for choices that go beyond simply meeting climate objectives.
Hydro has two environmental statements in the National Environmental Database; a central database that collects and publishes validated environmental data on construction products. Hydro's light poles are listed in the NMD as Category 1 products, meaning the environmental data is highly reliable and representative of actual production processes. This underscores Hydro's commitment to transparency and sustainability.
