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CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY40 CPI %u2013 Concrete Plant International %u2013 6 | 2025 www.cpi-worldwide.comOne more step on the road to sustainability: Mapei offers concrete manufacturers the chance to get Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for their concrete mixes.Mapei is launching a groundbreaking service for concrete manufacturers, enabling the publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to certify the environmental impact of concrete mixes. Leveraging innovative technologies like the Cube System and using the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method, this service contributes to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete while keeping high quality standards.In line with its commitment to sustainability and the support it has always offered its partners, Mapei has recently made a new service available to concrete manufacturers: the possibility of having EPDs (Environmental Product Declarations) published, internationally recognised documents certifying the environmental impact of concrete mixes.What benefits does this new service offer customers? This is just the latest in a wide range of services that Mapei has been offering its customers for some time now to support them in every stage of their work: from technical assistance in designing mixes to support when designing, for example, fibre-reinforced concrete slabs to the certification of the environmental impact of concrete made using the company's innovative technologies. Having EPDs for their concrete mixes is clear, objective and tangible proof of our customers%u2019 commitment to sustainability. Since these documents are issued by the International EPD System, an internationally recognised third-party body, they are a real indication of genuine commitment on the part of concrete manufacturers to contribute effectively to reducing the building industry's environmental impact. This commitment can also translate into a competitive edge over the competition. More and more often, when selecting building materials for a project, architects, engineers and other design experts need to demonstrate the contribution that the use of a given concrete mix can actually make to attaining a specific rating in the protocols certifying the sustainability of a building. So, having EPDs for their mixes can significantly increase the likelihood of a certain manufacturer being chosen as the supplier for projects like this.How can a Mapei customer obtain an EPD for a concrete mix? The client can contact the experts for the Concrete Admixtures Line who will support throughout every stage in mix design with the aim of reducing the environmental impact, making use of the benefits provided by Mapei%u2019s innovative technologies like the Cube System. Cube System is an integrated system for handling the technical challenges associated with mixes with low clinker content cements and/or recycled aggregates, offering different solutions for each phase in the concrete's lifecycle: manufacturing, transport and cast. The system covers everything from the supply of new-generation super-plasticisers and strength enhancers to prompt technical assistance during every stage of the manufacturing process, as well as calculating the environmental impact using a special tool. So, Cube System allows to guarantee high quality standards while reducing the CO2 emissions of the mixes. Once the performances of the mix and its conformity to the specifications have been verified, Mapei's team of Corporate Environmental Sustainability experts use the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to study the mix, assessing its environmental impact and then publishing the EPD.What is meant by an \lished for concrete mixes? LCA, or Life Cycle Assessment, is a method used to assess the overall environmental impact of a product, process or service throughout its life cycle. This assessment covers every stage from raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution and usage to end-of-life and disposal. LCA helps identify areas where emissions, resource use and waste can be reduced, providing a clear and detailed overview of the environmental impact. As for concrete mixtures, the LCA study is carried out on specific concrete mixes, collecting data for each step in the process. LCA studies allow A new service: EPD for concrete mixesMapei SpA, 20158 Milan, Italy Cube System is an integrated system for helping concrete manufacturers handling the technical challenges associated with mixes with low clinker content cements and/or recycled aggregates.