Controlling the environmental impact of a design remains priority for specifiers. Within an ESG framework, reducing carbon emissions tops that agenda.
Embodied carbon refers to emissions from the materials that form a building. Previously, this related typically to construction products, but it has evolved over time to include the minutiae of interior fabrics. It makes sense – choosing carbon reducing materials for furniture can go a long way towards a net zero or negative calculation overall, particularly in high unit volumes found in hotels or PRS developments.
Here we explore measures specifiers can take to contribute to carbon reduction in projects, and materials to achieve it.
Minimise waste
Choose products that are formulated to ensure project fabricators get the most from the material, with little to no wastage. This is down to material versatility as well as optimal sheet and pack sizing.
Versatile materials suitable for multiple applications mean that a number of interior elements can be produced from the same product.
Specifying Eurodekor Faced Chipboard for kitchen units, for example, means any off cuts can be used for drawer fronts or plinths in a matching finish.
Our sheet size is not chance
Our history of supplying high quality board product to the furniture industry means our products are formulated to optimise fabrication for common applications.
Industry standard 18mm is stocked UK wide with availability in as little as 24 hours.
Responsible materials
Ethical and sustainable raw material sourcing, and environmentally conscious production, contribute to the responsibility of interior materials. Specifying materials from manufacturers that offer transparency on these topics will streamline the journey towards achieving environmental project goals.
EGGER’s ethos on environmentalism is clear - we offer full transparency for our products and document it publicly. This comes in two document formats: Environmental Product Declarations and Environmental Health Datasheets.
Work with our Specifier’s Handbook on your projects for quick access to these documents for all materials, along with Technical Datasheets, Eco Facts, and certification.
Specifying within the framework of BREEAM, LEED V4 or WELL? Use our handbook for our at-a-glance guide to compliance by material, with quick links to supporting documents.
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