CLIMATE, CO2 AND EPD
As a manufacturer, we are committed to ensuring that material selection, production and logistics are carried out in the most carbon-neutral way possible to benefit the climate of the future – both responsibly and sustainably.
At UWR – Urban Water Retention – we take social responsibility and actively contribute to minimising CO2 emissions through innovative product development in consultation with our customers.
We look further than the production process itself and closely monitor CO2 emissions from material production to the finished construction project.
Each individual element plays a crucial role in the overall CO2 emissions and thus climate impact.
At the same time, we have increased our focus on the discharge of microplastics into waterways, lakes and the sea and offer a product range with the absolute lowest microplastic discharge on the market.
The forward-looking environmental benefits of actions like this help to reduce the negative impact on our environment.
Material selection and production at UWR is fully traceable, documented and verified by a recognised Danish research institute. This applies across the gamut – from carbon-neutral production in Denmark to transportation to the customer.
Recycled plastics play a crucial role in solving climate challenges. Already now, society is saving millions of tonnes of CO2, and with a more carefully considered application, the potential is much greater.
This requires a critical approach to the plastic raw materials and subsequent products so as to utilise the optimal properties of each plastic material throughout the supply chain and up to the finished construction project. This can lead to even greater CO2 savings as well as more efficient use of remaining and scarce natural resources such as gravel pit materials.
When installing stormwater protection in cities, optimally designed plastic products are not the “villain” in the carbon footprint or in terms of the climate impact. The major CO2 emissions come from the actual construction phase of the stormwater protection projects, namely the transport of soil and gravel pit materials, long construction times with overly intensive use of excavators, extensive traffic diversions, etc.
Finally, the expected lifespan of the stormwater protection projects is a key factor in reducing CO2 emissions. The longer the lifespan, the lower the climate impact and the better the project economics are for the benefit of citizens. With UWR’s comprehensive stormwater protection programme, we take active responsibility for the green transition based on a sustainable mindset for the benefit of the future climate.
Contact UWR to learn more about how we can help you with a Danish made, more sustainable and CO2-friendly solution for your stormwater protection project.
EPD prepared by Ramboll Group can be obtained upon request.