ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION as per ISO 14025 and EN 15804+A2Owner of the Declaration VELUX GroupPublisherInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)Programme holderInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU)Declaration numberEPD-VEL-20210075-CCI3-ENIssue date04.05.2021Valid to03.05.2026VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)VELUX Groupwww.ibu-epd.com | https://epd-online.com
General InformationVELUX GroupVELUX Modular Skylight (double glazingconfiguration)Programme holderIBU – Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.Hegelplatz 110117 BerlinGermanyOwner of the declarationVELUX GroupÅdalsvej 992970 HørsholmDenmark Declaration numberEPD-VEL-20210075-CCI3-ENDeclared product / declared unitThe declared unit is a window of one square meter (m2) with doubleglazing configuration.The declared unit is based on the configuration of a standard size windowmeasuring 1.23 m * 1.48 m.This declaration is based on the product category rules:Windows and doors , 01.08.2021 (PCR checked and approved by the SVR)Issue date04.05.2021Valid to03.05.2026Dipl.-Ing. Hans Peters (Chairman of Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.)Scope:The EPD is a representative EPD covering VELUX Modular System (VMS)products. The products are manufactured by VELUX Group in Østbirk,Denmark for sale throughout Europe.The owner of the declaration shall be liable for the underlying informationand evidence; the IBU shall not be liable with respect to manufacturerinformation, life cycle assessment data and evidences.The EPD was created according to the specifications of EN 15804+A2. Inthe following, the standard will be simplified as EN 15804.VerificationThe standard EN 15804 serves as the core PCRIndependent verification of the declaration and data according to ISO14025:2011 internally X externallyFlorian Pronold (Managing Director Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.)Juliane Franze,(Independent verifier)Environmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)1
ProductProduct description/Product definitionVELUX Modular Skylights (VMS) are sash-frame constructedsingle roof windows. The modules fit together and can beconfigured in several predefined daylight solutions. Allindividual skylights are delivered as prefabricated modules withdedicated factory finished flashings to ensure watertightness inevery solution.The VMS include modules, which can be opened (venting) aswell as modules, which cannot be opened (fixed). The EPDcovers VMS modules in sizes from 0.405 m2 up to 2.3 m2.The glass panes are with double glazing and different glassconfigurations are covered by the EPD. The glass thicknessranges from 12 to 18 mm. The glass panes have cavities filledwith Argon gas. The representative glass configuration used forthe EPD calculations has 8 mm toughened glass, 16mm spaceand 10mm laminated glass. This configuration is conservativewith regards to the environmental impact results. For theplacing on the market of the product in the EuropeanUnion/European Free Trade Association (EU/EFTA) (with theexception of Switzerland) Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011 (CPR)applies. The product needs a declaration of performance takinginto consideration EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, Windows anddoors - Product standard, performance characteristics - Part 1:Windows and external pedestrian doorsets. For the applicationand use, the respective national provisions apply.ApplicationVELUX Modular Skylight consists of modules, that are builttogether to form a long band of window modules in severalpredefined solutions such as a longlight or ridgelight. Thelength of the band of modules is determined by the need of theindividual building.Technical DataThe Declaration of Performance including relevant technicalspecifications and test methods/test standards can bedownloaded from the website www.velux.com/ce-marking.The performance values are specific for the specific VMSvariants covered by the EPD.The declared values in below table relate to the referenceproduct incl. the pane variant 10T. For other VMS productvariants, specific values can be selected at the bottom of theabove-mentioned download page.Constructional data (Reference product incl. pane variant10T)NameValueUnitFire resistance class § 4.4.1B-s1.d0classAir permeability , § 4.144classResistance to wind load, § 4.2(for window width >1000 mm orheight > 2400 mm noperformance is determined)C5classResistance to snow loads, § 4.38 mm toughened -16 mm -10.76 mm(55.2) laminatedfloatmmWatertightness, § 4.5E1200classImpact resistance, § 4.7 (forwindow width >550 mm orheight > 778 mm noperformance is determined)test is passed-Load bearing capacity of safetydevices, § 4.8test is passed-Acoustic performance, § 4.1138 (-1; -4)-Thermal transmittance, § 4.12 ,90 degree installation acc. to EN10077-1/21,4W/(m2K)Solar factor, § 4.130.51-Light transmittance, § 4.130.73-Product performance data in accordance with DS/EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, Windows and doors - Product standard,performance characteristics - Part 1: Windows and externalpedestrian doorsets.Base materials/Ancillary materialsNameValue UnitGlass pane72%Composite frame of glass fibre reinforcedpolyurethane17%Metals9%Other materials3% Recycled contentThe values stated in the table relate to the recycled materialstreams in VELUX production.Reference service lifeNo reference service life (RSL) is defined for the VMS productsbecause the use stage modules are not included in the EPD.LCA: Calculation rulesDeclared UnitMultiple product dimensions are represented by this EPD asspecified in the product description.The declared unit is 1 m2 window calculated based on onerepresentative window module measuring 1.23 m * 1.48 m(reference window based on EN 14351-1) with double glazedwindow panes.Declared unitNameValueUnitDeclared unit1m2Environmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)2
A data quality and a sensitivity analysis shows that the resultsare robust with regards to data quality and appropriateness.There is low variability of production processes and productvariations have a limited influence on the results. This alsoapplies with regards to the size of the windows where largersizes have slightly lower environmental impacts compared withsmaller sizes and the other way around.System boundaryType of EPD: Cradle to gate - with options. The following lifecycle phases were considered:Product stage:• A1 - Raw material extraction and processing: productionof the pre-products (e.g. glass pane profiles, covers,brackets, sealant...) and packaging components(primarily wood)• A2 - Transport to the manufacturer:Transport of pre-products and packaging components tothe manufacturing site• A3 - Manufacturing: The composite profiles for theproducts are produced at VELUX production site inGrindsted in Denmark in a pultrusion process. The finalassembly and production of the VMS modules takesplace at the VELUX production site in Østbirk inDenmark. The final production processes includeshortening of profiles, drilling of holes, clamping andglueing, mounting of gaskets, brackets, panes etc. aswell as stacking on pallets.End of life stage:• C1 - De-construction: de-construction of the windowwith the use of a screwdriver• C2 - Transport: transport of window materials toincineration and recycling• C3 - Waste processing: sorting of glass waste,incineration of plastic and rubber parts• C4 - Disposal: disposal of all materialsBenefits and loads beyond the system boundaries:• D - Reuse, recovery and recycling potential: benefitsfrom plastic incineration processes and recycling ofmetal and glass. For details, see scenario informationunder 'Scenarios and additional technical information'.Geographic RepresentativenessLand or region, in which the declared product system ismanufactured, used or handled at the end of the product´slifespan: DenmarkComparabilityBasically, a comparison or an evaluation of EPD data is onlypossible if all the data sets to be compared were createdaccording to EN 15804 and the building context, respectivelythe product-specific characteristics of performance, are takeninto account.LCA: Scenarios and additional technical informationCharacteristic product properties of biogenic carbon2.3 kg wood packaging is used per declared unit. This is theonly biogenic material used.Information describing the biogenic Carbon Content atfactory gateNameValue UnitBiogenic carbon content in product-kgCBiogenic carbon content in accompanyingpackaging1kgCNote: 1 kg of biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2.The construction process stage and the use stage modules arenot declared. However, the quantity of packaging generated inmodule A5 is declared as scenario information. Installation into the building (A5)NameValueUnitWood packaging for waste treatment2.3kgPlastic packaging for waste treatment0.07kgMetal screws for waste treatment0.02kgEnd of life (C1-C4)NameValueUnitCollected as mixed construction waste105kgRecycling31kgEnergy recovery3kgLandfilling71kgReuse, recovery and/or recycling potentials (D), relevantscenario informationThe recycling efficiency for all materials is maximum 90% inaccordance with EN 17213. This means that only 90% of therecycled materials substitute primary materials. Secondarymaterials in the VMS modules do not substitute primarymaterials in the end-of-life scenario. The recycled glass is usedas container glass in the end-of-life scenario.NameValueUnitGlass recycled30%Metal recycled95%Plastic incinerated with energy recovery95%Environmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)3
LCA: ResultsDisclaimer:EP-freshwater: This indicator has been calculated as 'kg P eq' as required in the characterization model (EUTREND model, Struijs etal., 2009b, as implemented in ReCiPe; http://eplca.jrc.ec.europa.eu/LCDN/developerEF.xhtml)DESCRIPTION OF THE SYSTEM BOUNDARY (X = INCLUDED IN LCA; MND = MODULE OR INDICATOR NOT DECLARED; MNR= MODULE NOT RELEVANT)Product stageConstructionprocess stageUse stageEnd of life stageBenefits andloads beyondthe systemboundariesA1A2A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4DXXXMNDMNDMNDMNDMNRMNRMNRMNDMNDXXXXXRESULTS OF THE LCA - ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT according to EN 15804+A2: 1 m2 VMS with double glazingParameterUnitA1A2A3C1C2C3C4DGWP = Global warming potential; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential of land and water; EP =Eutrophication potential; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical oxidants; ADPE = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossilresources; ADPF = Abiotic depletion potential for fossil resources; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential)RESULTS OF THE LCA - INDICATORS TO DESCRIBE RESOURCE USE according to EN 15804+A2: 1 m2 VMS with doubleglazingParameterUnitA1A2A3C1C2C3C4DPERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primaryenergy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energyexcluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as rawmaterials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels;NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh waterRESULTS OF THE LCA – WASTE CATEGORIES AND OUTPUT FLOWS according to EN 15804+A2:1 m2 VMS with double glazingParameterUnitA1A2A3C1C2C3C4DEnvironmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)Raw materialsupplyTransportManufacturingTransport from thegate to the siteAssemblyUseMaintenanceRepairReplacementRefurbishmentOperational energyuseOperational wateruseDe-constructiondemolitionTransportWaste processingDisposalReuse-Recovery-Recycling-potentialGWP-totalkg CO2 eq1.74E+023.86E+003.93E+001.85E-031.02E-013.38E+001.21E+00-2.48E+01GWP-fossilkg CO2 eq1.74E+023.84E+007.8E+001.84E-031.01E-013.38E+001.26E+00-2.48E+01GWP-biogenickg CO2 eq1.94E-01-6.54E-03-3.88E+006.14E-06-1.72E-048.53E-04-5.68E-02-2.88E-02GWP-luluckg CO2 eq4.35E-023.1E-021.16E-022.67E-068.15E-041.12E-042.79E-03-7.8E-03ODPkg CFC11 eq8.4E-084.6E-163.61E-094.05E-171.21E-171.34E-083.26E-15-3.28E-14APmol H+ eq3.21E+011.27E-021.21E-024.07E-063.33E-042.25E-035.7E-03-1.24E-01EP-freshwaterkg P eq2.21E+001.16E-054.36E-054.92E-093.06E-073.24E-051.3E-04-1.15E-05EP-marinekg N eq3.84E-025.73E-034.27E-039.04E-071.51E-049.71E-041.47E-03-2.75E-02EP-terrestrialmol N eq4.09E-016.4E-024.44E-029.49E-061.68E-031.13E-021.61E-02-3.09E-01POCPkg NMVOCeq1.51E+001.12E-021.13E-022.48E-062.94E-042.56E-034.36E-03-6.58E-02ADPEkg Sb eq1.81E-032.75E-076.64E-065.33E-107.22E-091.13E-079.57E-08-8.27E-06ADPFMJ2.51E+035.1E+019.79E+013.24E-021.34E+002.32E+001.75E+01-3.1E+02WDPm3 world eqdeprived4.35E+003.42E-02-5.58E-024.02E-049E-043.84E-013.97E-02-1.93E+00PEREMJ5.48E+022.87E+009.14E+011.44E-027.54E-022.33E-011.56E+00-5.72E+01PERMMJ003.92E+0100000PERTMJ5.48E+022.87E+001.31E+021.44E-027.54E-022.33E-011.56E+00-5.72E+01PENREMJ2.78E+035.1E+019.51E+013.24E-021.34E+007.74E+011.75E+01-3.1E+02PENRMMJ1.47E+0202.83E+0000-7.51E+0100PENRTMJ2.93E+035.1E+019.8E+013.24E-021.34E+002.32E+001.75E+01-3.1E+02SMkg2.78E+0002.32E-0200000RSFMJ1.52E-120000000NRSFMJ1.78E-110000000FWm37.02E+023.32E-034.07E-021.66E-058.73E-059.04E-031.69E-03-1.47E-01HWDkg3.48E-032.38E-062.17E-071.34E-116.25E-081.65E-091.97E-07-2.46E-07NHWDkg6.04E+017.81E-033.44E-012.3E-052.05E-043.93E+013.9E+01-3.65E+00RWDkg1.92E-016.32E-053.33E-034.92E-061.66E-063.72E-051.9E-04-1.06E-02CRUkg00000000MFRkg6.24E+0000001.71E+01004
HWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed; CRU = Components for re-use;MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energyRESULTS OF THE LCA – additional impact categories according to EN 15804+A2-optional:1 m2 VMS with double glazingParameterUnitA1A2A3C1C2C3C4DPM = Potential incidence of disease due to PM emissions; IR = Potential Human exposure efficiency relative to U235; ETP-fw = Potential comparativeToxic Unit for ecosystems; HTP-c = Potential comparative Toxic Unit for humans (cancerogenic); HTP-nc = Potential comparative Toxic Unit for humans(not cancerogenic); SQP = Potential soil quality indexDisclaimer 1 – for the indicator IRP. This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on humanhealth of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due toradioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some constructionmaterials is also not measured by this indicator.Disclaimer 2 – for the indicators ADPE, ADPF, WDP, ETP-fw, HTP-c, HTP-nc, SQP. The results of this environmental impact indicatorshall be used with care as the uncertainties on these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator.ReferencesEN 14351-1EN 14351-1:2006+A2:2016, Windows and doors - Productstandard, performance characteristics - Part 1:Windows and external pedestrian doorsets.EN 15804EN 15804:2019+A2: Sustainability of construction works -Environmental Product Declarations - Core rules for the productcategory of construction products.EN 17213EN 17213:2020: 'Windows and doors – Environmental ProductDeclarations – Product category rules for windows andpedestrian doorsets'.IBU PCR Part AIBU PCR Part A: Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V., ProductCategory Rules for Building-Related Products and Services.Calculation Rules for the Life Cycle Assessment andRequirements on the Project Report according to EN15804+A2:2019. ISO 10077-1ISO 10077-1:2017, Thermal performance of windows, doorsand shutters - Calculation of termal transmittance - Part 1:General.ISO 10077-2ISO 10077-2:2017, Thermal performance of windows, doorsand shutters - Calculation of termal transmittance - Part 2:Numerical method for frames.ISO 14025DIN EN ISO 14025:2011-10, Environmental labels anddeclarations - Type III environmental declarations - Principlesand procedures.Regulation (EU) No. 305/2011REGULATION (EU) No 305/2011 OF THE EUROPEANPARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 9 March 2011 layingdown harmonised conditions for the marketing of constructionproducts and repealing Council Directive 89/106/EEC.GaBi LCA software and databaseThe LCA modelling software is GaBi program version 9.5.2.49with corresponding databases from Sphera Solutions GmbH.Documentation hyperlink www.gabi-software.com/support/gabi.IBU 2016Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.: General ProgrammeInstructions for the Preparation of EPDs at the Institut Bauenund Umwelt e.V. Version 1., Berlin: Institut Bauen und Umwelte.V., 2016. Hyperlinks: http://www.ibu-epd, www.ibu-epd.com. Environmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)MERkg000001.4E+0000EEEMJ000006.1E+0000EETMJ000001.1E+0100PMDiseaseincidence2E-066.8E-085.93E-073.41E-111.79E-091.34E-086.23E-08-1.04E-06IRkBq U235 eq3.94E+009.13E-033.52E-018.07E-042.4E-042.16E-022.44E-02-2.05E+00ETP-fwCTUe4.57E+023.6E+012.56E+011.39E-029.47E-011.33E+001.45E+01-2.44E+02HTP-cCTUh3.04E-077.55E-104.9E-083.83E-131.98E-116.01E-119.67E-10-1.42E-08HTP-ncCTUh1.34E-064.43E-085.12E-081.41E-111.16E-092.65E-099.19E-08-2.29E-07SQPSQP1.33E+021.79E+011.09E+031.03E-024.7E-011.98E+002.46E+00-1.34E+015
PublisherInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Hegelplatz 1 10117 Berlin Germany+49 (0)30 3087748- 0 info@ibu-epd.com www.ibu-epd.comProgramme holderInstitut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. Hegelplatz 1 10117 Berlin Germany+49 (0)30 3087748- 0 info@ibu-epd.com www.ibu-epd.comAuthor of the Life Cycle AssessmentFORCE TechnologyPark Alle 3452605 BrøndbyDenmark+4543250856chme@force.dkwww.forcetechnology.comOwner of the DeclarationVELUX GroupÅdalsvej 992970 HørsholmDenmark+4545164726jakob.roerbech@velux.comwww.velux.comEnvironmental Product Declaration - VELUX Group - VELUX Modular Skylight (double glazing configuration)6
