KLUŚ EPD declaration - the key to sustainable projects

The Type III Environmental Product Declaration contains a detailed, independently verified analysis of a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle - from raw material extraction, through the production process, transportation, assembly, operation, to disposal and recycling. In the case of KLUŚ luminaires, the certificate covers more than 190 different models divided into three weight categories, which allows for precise selection of solutions for each type of project.

The life cycle analysis (LCA) conducted for KLUŚ products takes into account all key environmental indicators, including the potential for greenhouse effect formation, impact on environmental acidification, water eutrophication and photochemical ground-level ozone synthesis. Each indicator was carefully measured and verified in accordance with the international standard EN 15804+A2:2019, ensuring the highest level of data reliability.

Having EPD certification for lighting products opens the door for architects and designers to the highest levels of building certification. BREEAM, LEED, DGNB and other international sustainable building standards award extra points for using products with verified environmental statements. In practice, this means that the choice of KLUŚ luminaires with EPD certification can be decisive for a building to obtain the prestigious "Outstanding" category in the BREEAM system or the "Platinum" level in LEED certification.

This is particularly important in the context of the growing demands of investors and investment funds, which are increasingly incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) criteria into their financing decisions. Buildings with high levels of environmental certification achieve higher market values, more easily obtain financing and have greater appeal to environmentally conscious tenants.

The new generation of public procurement, especially following regulatory changes since January 2025, imposes an obligation on procurers to consider environmental criteria in bidding procedures. Public authorities are required to use EPD-certified products in procurements with a significant environmental impact, which directly affects lighting projects in public buildings, hospitals, schools or cultural facilities.

For contractors and designers participating in public tenders, having EPD-certified products in the portfolio is almost becoming a prerequisite for successful competition. KLUŚ products with verified environmental data allow the carbon footprint of the entire lighting system to be precisely determined, which is crucial when meeting the stringent requirements of public procurers.

The EPD certificate of KLUŚ products provides accurate data on CO₂ emissions in each phase of the life cycle, expressed in kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per running meter of the product. Architects and designers are thus provided with a precise tool for calculating the total carbon footprint of a lighting system in their projects.

For the smallest luminaires of the 0.1-1.5 kg/lin. m. weight category, the total greenhouse effect potential during the production phase (A1-A3) is 83.9 kg CO₂ eq./lin. m. Medium luminaires (1.5-2.5 kg/lin. m.) show a value of 209 kg CO₂ eq./lin. m., while the largest systems (2.5-6 kg/lin. m.) reach 627 kg CO₂ eq./lin. m. These data allow accurate modeling of the impact of different design options on the total carbon footprint of an investment.

The EPD certificate of KLUŚ luminaires also takes into account end-of-life scenarios, assuming 80% recovery of materials in the recycling process. This information is crucial for designers planning facility upgrades and renovations in the long term. The ability to accurately estimate the environmental impact at the dismantling and disposal stage allows for comprehensive planning of the entire life cycle of a lighting installation.

The declared durability of KLUŚ products reaching up to 50 years depending on the application means that investment in certified lighting systems is a decision with a long-term environmental and economic perspective. The long service life combined with the high energy efficiency of LED technology translates into optimization of the total environmental costs of the project.

The EU's EPBD (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive) and national implementations of building carbon footprint regulations will require designers and builders to report their environmental impact in increasing detail. KLUŚ's EPD-certified products are fully prepared for these requirements, providing all the necessary data in a standardized form.

The European Commission plans to introduce mandatory CO₂ limits for new buildings, which means that choosing products with verified environmental data will become not just a competitive advantage, but a basic legal requirement. Architects and designers using KLUŚ systems will be able to adapt their designs in advance to meet future standards.

The EPD certificate of KLUŚ luminaires is not just a formal document, but a practical tool to support the design process. The detailed data contained in the declaration allows you to optimize lighting solutions in terms of minimizing environmental impact without compromising on technical and aesthetic parameters.

The ability to compare different design options based on unified environmental indicators greatly facilitates informed design decisions. Designers can accurately determine which solutions best fit the sustainability objectives of a specific investment.

For construction tender specialists, the EPD certification of KLUŚ products means the ability to prepare competitive bids in proceedings that take environmental criteria into account. Verified environmental data makes it possible to clearly argue technical choices and demonstrate compliance with the contracting authority's requirements.

The EPD certification of KLUŚ luminaires is an investment in the future of design that is already opening up new opportunities for ambitious projects that comply with the highest environmental standards. It is a tool that allows architects, designers and investors to not only meet current requirements, but also to stay ahead of future trends and regulations in the construction industry.