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| Digital & Project-Based EPDs: Environmental Transparency for Every Project | ||||
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To provide stakeholders and the construction sector with full transparency and reliable environmental data in real time. |
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Local communities, regulatory authorities, green-building developers and contractors (LEED/BREEAM), and investors. |
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| Ongoing development, with a significant development phase during 2025. |
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HERACLES Group is pioneering the disclosure of environmental data. Through the online platform www.heracles-footprint.gr, it provides daily, automated updates on air emissions from its plants. At the same time, having secured Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for 100% of its cement products and for more than 120 concrete mix designs, the Group is developing the infrastructure for digital, automated and project-based Environmental Product Declarations (Digital Automated & Project-Based EPDs). The data are verified in accordance with ISO 14025 / EN 15804 and published through the International EPD System. This approach strengthens transparency, facilitates objective comparison of environmental performance and supports the requirements of green-building certification schemes and carbon-conscious design. |
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NCSR “Demokritos” (monthly measurements) and the International EPD System certification body. |
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| R&D, Quality, Communications, Environment and IT teams are involved in the initiative. |
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Across HERACLES Group’s nationwide network in Greece. |
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| The initiative provides the public and stakeholders with 24/7 access to environmental data and supports the environmental-information requirements of green-building certifications such as LEED and BREEAM for major infrastructure and construction projects in Greece. |
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Faster and more targeted environmental information; stronger credibility and transparency; enhanced institutional assurance; greater trust among local communities and customers; differentiation of services; and reinforcement of the Group’s technological position. |
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