Trade Journals for the Concrete Industry

In addition to the technical and economic requirements, the challenges facing the planning of tunnels are becoming ever greater due to ecological aspects. In order to comply with climate policy requirements, decarbonisation must continue to be driven forward in the construction sector. The construction materials and products used in tunnels have a significant impact on the environment. An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is often required in order to obtain a valid information basis for the life cycle assessment of a product. An EPD is based on the international standard ISO 14025 [1]. With regard to the construction industry, EPDs are based in particular on the EN 15804 [2] standard for construction products, services and processes. When it comes to the requirements for sustainable products, the focus today is primarily on the Global Warming Potential (GWP).