Case Study: Wavin creates 13,000 environmental footprints with Ecochain

Wavin creates 13,000 environmental footprints with Ecochain

Wavin, a global player in the building and infrastructure industry, faced the challenge of needing to provide reliable environmental data for its vast product portfolio to meet customer demands and gain a competitive edge. Their goal was to share environmental information, specifically the Global Warming Potential and Environmental Cost Indicator, for their global products by 2025, starting with 13,000 products in the EMEA region. To achieve this efficiently, they partnered with vendor Ecochain and utilized its Helix software.

The solution implemented by Ecochain used Activity-Based Footprinting to create and verify life cycle assessments in bulk. Ecochain enabled Wavin to model 23 factories and generate 26,000 individual product LCAs, which were then verified externally. This process allowed Wavin to create environmental profiles for easy client communication and 39 EPDs that covered approximately 390 products. The project had a significant measurable impact, including a reduction of 13 thousand tons of CO2 equivalent at one plant after switching to renewable energy. Internally, the results confirmed climate impact hotspots and inspired a stronger focus on sustainable raw materials and employee training. Ecochain was pivotal in helping Wavin cost-effectively achieve its sustainability goals.

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