What is Enperas?
Enperas is an expert in eco-footprint assessments, offering a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Quadrant Tool as a Software as a Service (SaaS) alongside specialized LCA Consultancy. The goal? To simplify the LCA market across Europe and help manufacturing businesses—especially those in Building Materials and Chemicals—create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). It’s all about empowering manufacturers to weave sustainability into their everyday business practices, making environmental impact assessments straightforward and actionable.
Main Benefits of Enperas’ Solutions
Enperas provides a powerful combination of tools and expertise that help companies get a clear picture of their environmental footprint. Here’s what stands out:
- Quick assessment of environmental impacts from raw materials to disposal
- Calculation of full carbon footprint, energy use, waste production, and raw material consumption
- Support for achieving certifications and meeting standards
- Identification of improvement areas to boost sustainability goals
- Enhanced communication of environmental performance to stakeholders
- Benchmarking and comparison capabilities for better decision-making
How Enperas Supports the Construction Sector
The construction industry benefits greatly from Enperas’ Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) service. By registering EPDs in national databases, architects, contractors, and builders can easily compare the environmental impacts of various construction products. This transparency helps them pick the most sustainable options available, making green building choices simpler and more reliable.
Enperas’ Role in the Chemical Industry
For the chemical sector, Enperas’ EPD service is a game-changer. Since about 70% of environmental impacts occur upstream in the value chain (scope III), having accurate and specific environmental data is crucial. EPDs enable companies to exchange this data efficiently with their B2B customers, fostering transparency and sustainability throughout the supply chain.
Tailored Solutions for Different Markets
One of the standout features of the LCA Quadrant Tool is its adaptability. It takes into account country- and product-specific regulations, so companies can quickly convert their results for different markets without having to change their input data. Whether it’s Benelux, France, the UK, Germany, or the Nordics, Enperas drafts EPDs according to all active programs in these regions, aligning with the main markets of its clients.
Project Impact: Linking to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
- SDG 13: Climate Action
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Standards and Experience Behind Enperas
Enperas is built on decades of experience conducting LCAs for industry players and advising policymakers at regional, federal, and European levels. It complies with all relevant European standards within the CEN TC350 framework, including EN 15804 +A2:2019, EN 15804 +A1:2012, EN 15941, EN 15978, and EN50693. It also meets ISO standards 14040, 14044, and 14025, plus PEF PCRs and the LCA methodology defined by the “Together for Sustainability” initiative in the chemical industry. This solid foundation ensures that Enperas’ services are reliable, credible, and aligned with the latest sustainability frameworks.
