DEVIreg™ InControl Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
This Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) provides a transparent account of the environmental performance of the DEVIreg™ InControl thermostat throughout its lifecycle. It follows the Danfoss Product Category Rules (PCR) established in alignment with international standards such as ISO 14025, EN 15804+A2, and EN 50598-3.
EPD Details:
| EPD issued | 2025-07-23 |
| EPD expires | 2030-07-23 |
| EPD author | Danfoss Climate Solutions |
| EPD type | Cradle-to-gate with options |
| Declared unit | One product over its Reference Service Life |
| Products included | DEVIreg™ InControl (140F1170) |
| Manufacturing Location | Thailand |
| Use Location | Denmark |
| Application | Thermostat for indoor use. For electric heating as combi, room or floor only up to 16A. Fixed installation fitting Danish frames. |
| Mass (product) | 0.144 kg without packaging |
| Mass (product + packaging) | 0.209 kg |
| Dimensions (H×W×D) | 71 x 44 x 21 mm without packaging |
| Verification | Internal |
| Produced to | Danfoss Product Category Rules (2022-09) |
| Internal independent verifier | Danfoss Power Electronics & Drives A/S |
DISCLAIMER
This EPD was prepared to the best of Danfoss A/S's knowledge. Life cycle assessment calculations were performed in accordance with ISO 14040 & 14044 and EN15804+A2. All results were internally reviewed. While this declaration follows ISO 14025 guidance, it has not been externally verified or registered by an EPD programme, thus not fully complying with ISO 14025. This EPD is published by Danfoss A/S on Danfoss Product Store and Danfoss Website. For inquiries, contact a Danfoss sales representative.
Product Description
The DEVIreg™ InControl is an intuitive programmable timer thermostat with optional Bluetooth and Zigbee connectivity, designed for combined, room, or floor temperature control. The product is manufactured in Bangkok, Thailand.
Packaging
The packaging for the DEVIreg™ InControl is the World's first Cradle to Cradle Gold-certified packaging for DEVI by Danfoss, known as KLS PurePrint. Key features of this packaging include:
- Absence of harmful, banned chemicals.
- Recyclable, biodegradable, and compostable properties.
- Ease of disassembly for component reuse.
- Manufactured using renewable energy.
Reference Service Life (RSL)
The reference service life for this product, for the purpose of this EPD, is considered to be 10 years.
Intended Market
The study's intended market is Denmark, with a baseline scenario for distribution, installation, and end-of-life within Denmark. Environmental impacts during the use and end-of-life phases may differ in other regions due to variations in electricity grid mixes and waste management practices.
Product Composition
| Material | Mass (kg) | % |
|---|---|---|
| Plastics (Polycarbonate, mix) | 0.027 | 18.75% |
| Electrical/electronic (Cables) | 0.039 | 27.08% |
| Electrical/electronic (PCBA) | 0.082 | 56.94% |
| Total product | 0.144 | 100.00% |
| Packaging (Paper and cardboard) | 0.065 | 100.00% |
| Total product + packaging | 0.209 | 100.00% |
Overview of LCA Study
Data Quality
Data quality for selected datasets is generally assessed as good to very good, considering geographical, temporal, and technological representativeness. Background data is sourced from the LCA for Experts© database version 2025.1.
Allocation and Cut-off Criteria
Allocation follows EN 15804+A2 provisions. All major raw materials and essential energy are included. Hazardous materials and substances are considered. Data sets within the system boundary are complete and fulfill exclusion criteria.
System Boundaries
The EPD results are divided into life cycle modules as per EN 15804: Production (A1-A3), Distribution (A4), Use (B6), and End-of-life (C1-C4). Module D accounts for environmental benefits and loads beyond the system boundary (e.g., recycling benefits).
Product and Packaging Manufacture (A1-A3)
Final manufacturing occurs at an external vendor in Bangkok, Thailand. The product is shipped with packaging to Nordborg, Denmark, where documentation is added before customer distribution. Recyclable on-site waste is separated and recycled. Packaging materials are recyclable or incinerable.
| Total (excluding recycling) | |
|---|---|
| Biogenic carbon content in product [kg] | |
| Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging [kg] | 0.0280 |
Note: 1 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg CO2.
Shipping and Installation (A4-A5)
Distribution is assumed to customers within Denmark, with an average transport distance of 150 km by truck. Module A5 includes disposal of packaging materials; benefits from energy recovery (e.g., plastic incineration) are allocated to Module D. Product installation is assumed to be manual, with energy use from handheld tools excluded as per cut-off criteria.
Use Phase (B1-B7)
Electricity consumption during the use phase (B6) is regulated by the Eco-design Lot 20 directive. The use scenario represents an average application, considering a 10-year Reference Service Life in stand-alone mode (Bluetooth). The thermostat operates actively for an average of 3 hours daily, with the majority of the time in standby (19 hours) and idle (2 hours) modes. The carbon intensity of the electricity grid is assumed to remain constant, representing a conservative 'worst-case' scenario, as future grid decarbonization is expected to reduce impacts.
End-of-Life (C1-C4)
The end-of-life process involves manual dismantling for bulk material separation, followed by shredding for components like printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and bulk plastics are recycled. Remaining materials are directed to energy recovery or landfill. Module D considers net benefits from recycling, accounting for process losses and recycled content used in manufacturing. An average scenario of 50% recycling and 50% landfill was used for EPD calculations, representing a typical outcome. A 'best-case' scenario with 100% recycling is also considered for illustrative purposes, including recycling of metals, plastics, and precious metals from PCBAs, with remaining fractions sent to landfill.
Benefits and Loads Beyond the System Boundary (D)
Module D quantifies the net benefits of recycling and energy recovery, considering process efficiencies and material inputs. It covers the end-of-life scenarios described, excluding energy recovery from incineration if the process efficiency is below 60%, with impacts reported in Module C4.
Environmental Performance
The following tables present the environmental performance indicators for the DEVIreg™ InControl, categorized by life cycle stage according to EN 15804+A2:2019.
Environmental Impact Indicators
| Production (A1-A3) | Distribution (A4) | Packaging waste treatment (A5) | Use (B6) | End-of-Life (C1-C4) | (not included in Figure 4) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life cycle stages based on EN 15804+A2 | Manufacture of the product from 'cradle-to-gate' | Transport of the product to the customer | Installation of the product and disposal of used packaging | Use of the product over its lifetime e.g. 10 years | Deinstallation of the product from the site | Transport of the product to waste treatment | Processing waste for recycling | Disposal of waste that cannot be recycled (through landfill and incineration) | Potential benefits and loads beyond the system boundary due to reuse, recycling, and energy recovery |
| Environmental Impact Indicators | |||||||||
| GWPT [kg CO2 eq.] | 3.14E+00 | 2.73E-03 | 1.09E-01 | 5.72E-01 | 0.00E+00 | 1.45E-03 | 1.58E-02 | 7.03E-03 | -1.50E-01 |
| GWPF [kg CO2 eq.] | 3.24E+00 | 2.70E-03 | 6.06E-03 | 5.46E-01 | 0.00E+00 | 1.45E-03 | 1.57E-02 | 7.03E-03 | -1.50E-01 |
| GWPB [kg CO2 eq.] | -1.02E-01 | 0.00E+00 | 1.02E-01 | 1.57E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| GWPLULUC [kg CO2 eq.] | 8.06E-03 | 2.80E-05 | 4.92E-06 | 1.08E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 3.54E-08 | 1.67E-04 | 9.26E-06 | -6.12E-05 |
| ODP [kg CFC-11 eq.] | 3.26E-11 | 4.52E-16 | 5.44E-15 | 1.57E-11 | 0.00E+00 | 1.71E-19 | 1.89E-14 | 6.18E-15 | -1.14E-12 |
| AP [Mole of H+ eq.] | 5.52E-02 | 5.22E-06 | 3.36E-05 | 1.64E-03 | 0.00E+00 | 2.05E-06 | 9.75E-05 | 2.65E-05 | -4.71E-03 |
| EPfw [kg P eq.] | 1.24E-05 | 7.34E-09 | 2.66E-07 | 3.03E-06 | 0.00E+00 | 3.17E-10 | 4.40E-08 | 3.22E-08 | -4.23E-08 |
| EPmar [kg N eq.] | 3.63E-03 | 2.24E-06 | 1.81E-05 | 4.42E-04 | 0.00E+00 | 7.95E-07 | 4.81E-05 | 9.64E-06 | -2.26E-04 |
| EPter [Mole of N eq.] | 3.92E-02 | 2.40E-05 | 1.64E-04 | 5.60E-03 | 0.00E+00 | 8.95E-06 | 5.24E-04 | 1.06E-04 | -2.46E-03 |
| POFP [kg NMVOC eq.] | 1.30E-02 | 4.72E-06 | 4.52E-05 | 9.51E-04 | 0.00E+00 | 1.89E-06 | 9.00E-05 | 2.33E-05 | -8.85E-04 |
| ADPE [kg Sb eq.] | 3.83E-04 | 1.81E-10 | 7.07E-10 | 2.57E-07 | 0.00E+00 | 5.21E-11 | 1.28E-09 | 1.90E-10 | -4.76E-05 |
| ADPF [MJ] | 4.37E+01 | 3.49E-02 | 8.28E-02 | 7.07E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 2.11E-02 | 2.02E-01 | 5.21E-02 | -2.21E+00 |
| WDP [m3 world equiv.] | 7.72E-01 | 1.25E-05 | 2.18E-04 | 6.57E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 2.47E-06 | 1.38E-04 | 1.01E-03 | -2.72E-02 |
Environmental Impact Indicator Descriptions
| Acronym | Unit | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| GWPT | kg CO2 eq. | Carbon footprint (Global Warming Potential) - total |
| GWPF | kg CO2 eq. | Carbon footprint (Global Warming Potential) - fossil |
| GWPB | kg CO2 eq. | Carbon footprint (Global Warming Potential) - biogenic |
| GWPLULUC | kg CO2 eq. | Carbon footprint (Global Warming Potential) - land use and land use change |
| ODP | kg CFC-11 eq. | Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer |
| AP | Mole H+ eq. | Acidification potential |
| EPfw | kg P eq. | Eutrophication potential - aquatic freshwater |
| EPmar | kg N eq. | Eutrophication potential - aquatic marine |
| EPter | Mole of N eq. | Eutrophication potential - terrestrial |
| POFP | kg NMVOC eq. | Summer smog (photochemical ozone formation potential) |
| ADPE* | kg Sb eq. | Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metals |
| ADPF* | MJ | Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuels |
| WDP* | m3 world eq. | Water deprivation potential (deprivation-weighted water consumption) |
Note: Results for module A1-A3 are product-specific. Results from A4 onwards are scenario-based and actual performance may vary. EPDs from different sources may not be comparable.
Carbon Footprint
The total cradle-to-grave carbon footprint (GWPT) of the product is 3.85E+00 kg CO2-eq (A1-C4), based on the baseline use phase scenario. The cradle-to-gate carbon footprint (A1-A3) is 3.14E+00 kg CO2-eq.
Resource Use
| A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B6 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE [MJ] | 1.27E+01 | 2.63E-03 | 5.66E-03 | 2.30E+01 | 0.00E+00 | 6.96E-05 | 3.86E-02 | 6.17E-03 | -1.83E-01 |
| PERM [MJ] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| PERT [MJ] | 1.27E+01 | 2.63E-03 | 5.66E-03 | 2.30E+01 | 0.00E+00 | 6.96E-05 | 3.86E-02 | 6.17E-03 | -1.83E-01 |
| PENRE [MJ] | 4.25E+01 | 3.49E-02 | 8.28E-02 | 7.07E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 2.11E-02 | 2.02E-01 | 5.21E-02 | -2.21E+00 |
| PENRM [MJ] | 1.24E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| PENRT [MJ] | 4.37E+01 | 3.49E-02 | 8.28E-02 | 7.07E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 2.11E-02 | 2.02E-01 | 5.21E-02 | -2.21E+00 |
| SM [kg] | 4.32E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| RSF [MJ] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| NRSF [MJ] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| FW [m3] | 2.43E-02 | 1.30E-06 | 7.05E-06 | 8.25E-03 | 0.00E+00 | 1.12E-07 | 1.58E-05 | 2.52E-05 | -8.22E-04 |
Resource Use Indicator Descriptions
| Acronym | Unit | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ | Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials |
| PERM | MJ | Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials |
| PERT | MJ | Total use of renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials) |
| PENRE | MJ | Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials |
| PENRM | MJ | Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials |
| PENRT | MJ | Total use of non-renewable primary energy resources (primary energy and primary energy resources used as raw materials) |
| SM | kg | Use of secondary material |
| RSF | MJ | Use of renewable secondary fuels |
| NRSF | MJ | Use of non-renewable secondary fuels |
| FW | m3 | Net use of fresh water |
Waste Categories and Output Flows
| A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B6 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD [kg] | 3.84E-08 | 1.40E-12 | 1.37E-11 | 5.07E-08 | 0.00E+00 | 1.45E-13 | 6.06E-11 | 7.84E-12 | 1.57E-09 |
| NHWD [kg] | 2.26E-01 | 4.87E-06 | 2.40E-02 | 3.13E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 2.11E-06 | 5.97E-05 | 1.36E-01 | -1.62E-02 |
| RWD [kg] | 1.20E-03 | 6.59E-08 | 5.69E-07 | 7.17E-04 | 0.00E+00 | 2.26E-08 | 1.11E-06 | 4.52E-07 | -1.53E-05 |
| CRU [kg] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| MFR [kg] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| MER [kg] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| EEE [MJ] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
| EET [MJ] | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 0.00E+00 |
Waste Category and Output Flow Descriptions
| Acronym | Unit | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | Hazardous waste disposed |
| NHWD | kg | Non-hazardous waste disposed |
| RWD | kg | Radioactive waste disposed |
| CRU | kg | Components for reuse |
| MFR | kg | Materials for recycling |
| MER | kg | Materials for energy recovery |
| EEE | kg | Exported energy (electrical) |
| EET | kg | Exported energy (thermal) |
Additional Environmental Information
| A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B6 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM [Disease incidences] | 4.78E-07 | 4.44E-11 | 2.46E-10 | 1.34E-08 | 0.00E+00 | 1.21E-11 | 6.44E-10 | 2.68E-10 | -3.87E-08 |
| IRP [kBq U235 eq.] | 1.34E-01 | 9.46E-06 | 7.43E-05 | 8.16E-02 | 0.00E+00 | 3.20E-06 | 1.38E-04 | 5.60E-05 | -6.70E-04 |
| ETPfw [CTUe] | 2.11E+01 | 4.54E-02 | 6.18E-02 | 1.47E+00 | 0.00E+00 | 1.55E-02 | 2.54E-01 | 4.08E-02 | -1.05E+00 |
| HTPc [CTUh] | 1.12E-09 | 6.12E-13 | 1.09E-12 | 4.51E-10 | 0.00E+00 | 2.85E-13 | 3.88E-12 | 8.78E-13 | -6.82E-11 |
| HTPnc [CTUh] | 4.55E-08 | 3.42E-11 | 7.68E-11 | 9.81E-09 | 0.00E+00 | 9.31E-12 | 2.01E-10 | 3.55E-11 | -2.36E-09 |
| SQP [Pt] | 1.13E+01 | 1.54E-02 | 1.03E-02 | 1.86E+01 | 0.00E+00 | 5.40E-05 | 1.05E-01 | 7.66E-03 | -1.64E-01 |
Optional Indicator Descriptions
| Acronym | Unit | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| PM | Disease incidence | Potential incidence of disease due to particulate matter emissions |
| IRP** | kBq U235 eq. | Potential human exposure efficiency relative to U235 |
| ETPfw* | CTUe | Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for ecosystems (fresh water) |
| HTPc* | CTUh | Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans (cancer) |
| HTPnc* | CTUh | Potential Comparative Toxic Unit for humans (non-cancer) |
| SQP* | Dimensionless | Potential soil quality index |
*Disclaimer for ADPE, ADPF, WDP, ETPfw, HTPc, HTPnc, SQP: Use these results with care due to high uncertainties or limited experience.
**Disclaimer for ionizing radiation: This category primarily addresses low-dose ionizing radiation impact on human health within the nuclear fuel cycle, excluding potential accidents, occupational exposure, or underground waste disposal. It does not measure ionizing radiation from soil, radon, or certain construction materials.
Additional Environmental Information
References for standards and guidelines used in this EPD:
- CEN (2015). EN 50598-3:2015: Ecodesign for power drive systems, motor starters, power electronics and their driven applications - Part 3: Quantitative eco design approach through life cycle assessment including product category rules and the content of environmental declarations.
- CEN (2019). EN 15804:2012+A2:2019: Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core rules for the product category of construction products.
- Danfoss (2022). Danfoss Product Category Rules: Environmental Product Declarations for Danfoss Products.
- ISO (2006a). ISO 14025:2006: Environmental labels and declarations - Type III environmental declarations Principles and procedures.
- ISO (2006b). ISO 14040:2006: Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Principles and framework.
- ISO (2006c). ISO 14044:2006: Environmental management - Life cycle assessment - Requirements and guidelines.
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