Case Study: Dura Vermeer improves the footprint of 500+ asphalt products with Ecochain

Dura Vermeer measures 500+ products' footprint with Ecochain

Dura Vermeer, a major Dutch construction company, faced the challenge of meeting new sustainability demands in public tenders, specifically the need to calculate and improve the Environmental Cost Indicator (ECI) for its 500+ asphalt products. To address this, the company partnered with vendor Ecochain and utilized its LCA software, Helix, to measure the environmental footprint of its products and identify key areas for improvement.

Using Ecochain's software, Dura Vermeer performed Life Cycle Assessments to calculate ECI values, which revealed that 70% of its products' footprint came from raw material extraction. This data allowed them to focus their solution on increasing recycling, developing alternative binders, and using sustainable fuels. As a result, Ecochain helped Dura Vermeer make its environmental footprint transparent, win tenders with advantageous ECI scores, and direct its sustainability strategy and product innovation.

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