Comprehensive Look at Brand’s Climate Impact Available as New Tool for Sustainability-Focused Architects, Designers
, /PRNewswire/ — Nichiha USA, a top-tier manufacturer of building material solutions, recently secured environmental product declarations (EPDs) for both of its American manufacturing facilities. The global brand worked closely with Intertek Assuris on an EPD approved by the International EPD® System, regarded as the highest standard for third-party vetted sustainability pursuits.
Standardized documents that enable participating manufacturers to report on sustainability based on a set of specific requirements, the EPDs acquired by Nichiha encompass two of the brand’s product lines: architectural wall panels (AWP) manufactured at its Plant #2 facility, and NichiProducts, which are produced at its Plant #1 facility, both located in Macon, GA. To achieve the designation, Nichiha was required to submit substantial manufacturing data for a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).
“Sustainability is an enterprise-wide priority at Nichiha, and this independent verification of our …