We know the carbon footprint of our products.

Sustainability begins with transparency. We believe that the future of construction must be based on clear, measurable principles. We reveal the carbon footprint of our products so that you can make informed decisions.

In our view, sustainability is more than just an objective – it is an ongoing process. We optimise our value chains, promote climate-friendly technologies and use resource-saving materials. Our responsibility goes beyond the manufacture of high-quality products: we want to reduce the ecological footprint of the construction industry and ensure a more sustainable future for generations to come.

  • The carbon footprint of our products
    Watch our video to find out how we use life cycle analyses to create transparency and shape the future of construction together.

The sustainability of your projects: Creating added value with the CO₂ calculation

The Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) is our means of presenting the environmental impact of our products in a transparent and comprehensible manner. As our customer, you can reap the benefits of being able to track the carbon footprint of our products and make informed decisions for your projects. By providing this information, we are helping you to incorporate sustainable practices directly into your construction processes and achieve environmental goals at the same time.

How can you benefit from knowing the carbon footprint of our products?

  • Planning reliability: You can easily meet certification requirements such as DGNB, LEED or BREEAM.
  • Transparent decision-making: You can identify products with a lower environmental impact and opt for sustainable alternatives.
  • Competitive advantage: You can promote your projects as being future-oriented and environmentally conscious, which is a real advantage in the construction industry.
  • Fulfilment of reporting duties: You can use our data to meet legal requirements such as the CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive). Knowing the carbon footprint of our products will help you to report on the sustainability aspects of your projects in a transparent and standardised manner.

CO₂ calculation – How we create transparency

Our calculation is based on the life cycle analysis (Product Carbon Footprint, PCF) and includes what is known as the cradle-to-gate approach (A1-A3). We analyse the environmental impact of a product from the moment the raw materials are extracted through to completion in the factory. The end-of-life phases (C1-C4) and the recycling potential (D) are also taken into account. Our carbon footprint is based on the functional unit “product per month of use” with a reference useful life of 15 years. This gives you precise, comparable values that will help you to minimise the environmental impact of your projects.

Our calculations are based on recognised standards and up-to-date databases:

  • ISO 14067_2019-02 and EN 15804:2022-03: International standards for the assessment of environmental impacts.
  • EcoInvent 3.10 or 3.11: One of the leading databases for life cycle analyses.
  • Primary data: Annual average values from our production processes.

 

What factors are included in the calculation?

We use a range of specific data for the CO₂ calculation, including:

Examples of carbon footprints: Our products under the microscope

We provide you with the carbon footprint for selected products as examples. This way you can see how we make emissions measurable:

  • MAXIMO: The innovative formwork solution with optimised material utilisation.
  • DUO: Sustainable and versatile – our lightweight polymer formwork system.
  • SKYMAX: The self-explanatory large-panel slab formwork for shuttering from below.
  • PERI UP: The modular scaffolding system with a reduced ecological footprint.

We will gladly provide the carbon footprint for any other products on request. Just get in touch with us – we will provide you with all the information you need for a sustainable approach to planning.

 

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Andreas Mayer, Head of Group HSEQ
Andreas Mayer
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All the most important questions about our carbon footprint at a glance

  1. Why do we analyse the carbon footprint of our products?
    We analyse the carbon footprint in order to make the environmental impact of our products transparent and measurable. This creates the basis for sustainable decision-making, both for us as a manufacturer and for you as a customer.
     
  2. What are the benefits of these analyses for your projects?
    The analyses help you to incorporate sustainable practices directly into your projects. You will be able to:
    • meet certification requirements such as DGNB, LEED or BREEAM more easily.
    • make targeted use of products with a lower environmental impact.
    • promote your projects as being future-oriented and environmentally conscious.
    • receive support with future reporting obligations and certification requirements.
       
  3. How do we ensure that the data is accurate and reliable?
    Our calculations are based on recognised standards such as EN 15804:2022-03, ISO 14067:2019-02 and the GSV standard, which we co-developed together with representatives from the scientific community and the formwork and scaffolding industry. This standard ensures that results are consistent and reliable, and are based on the specific requirements of the industry. We also use the latest data records (e.g. EcoInvent) and specific information on material origin, production, transport and disposal. The results are checked regularly to ensure maximum accuracy.
     
  4. Which products have already been analysed?
    We can provide you with the carbon footprint of almost all our products on request. You can find detailed analyses for MAXIMO, DUO and PERI UP on our website.
     
  5. How accurate are the results?
    Our calculations follow the “zero cut-off” rule: all relevant raw materials, energy sources and processes are taken into account if the specific data is available. External standards and databases guarantee a high degree of accuracy.
     
  6. How can you request the carbon footprint of a product?
    For products that are not included in our overview, we will gladly prepare a detailed carbon footprint analysis on request. Simply contact us by sending an e-mail to andreas.mayer@peri.com or speak to us in person at the trade fair.