ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

PRODUCT

Product name: Geberit Duofix element for wall-hung WC

Additional labels: -

Product reference: 111.300.00.6

Place of production: Pfullendorf, Germany

Period for data: 01.01.2024 – 31.12.2024

Averaging in EPD: Multiple products

Variation in GWP-fossil for A1-A3: 26 %

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SUMMARY

Declared unit: 1 piece Geberit Duofix element for wall-hung WC

Declared unit mass: 12.4 kg

GWP-fossil, A1-A3 (kgCO2e): 38.3

GWP-total, A1-A3 (kgCO2e): 36.5

Secondary material, inputs (%): 29.3

Secondary material, outputs (%): 96.5

Total energy use, A1-A3 (kWh): 145

Total water use, A1-A3 (m³e): 0.51

The EPD is valid for all variants of Geberit Duofix element for wall-hung WC. A formula is given for independent calculation of the values for other product variants.

PRODUCT AND MANUFACTURER

PRODUCT RAW MATERIAL MAIN COMPOSITION

BIOGENIC CARBON CONTENT

Product's biogenic carbon content at the factory gate:

Biogenic carbon content in product, kg C: 0

Biogenic carbon content in packaging, kg C: 0.51

FUNCTIONAL UNIT AND SERVICE LIFE

Declared unit: 1 piece Geberit Duofix element for wall-hung WC

Mass per declared unit: 12.4 kg

Functional unit: (Not explicitly stated, but implied by declared unit)

Reference service life: 50 years

REACH – SUBSTANCES OF VERY HIGH CONCERN (SVHC)

The product contains the REACH SVHC substances listed below. The amount can be > 0.1% (1,000 ppm) in individual components. In relation to the total product weight, they make up < 0.1 %.

PRODUCT LIFE CYCLE

SYSTEM BOUNDARY

This EPD covers the life cycle modules listed in the following table:

The system boundary includes the following life cycle stages: Raw materials (A1), Transport (A2), Manufacturing (A3), Transport (A4), Installation (A5), Use (B1-B7), End-of-life (C1-C4), and Benefits/loads beyond system boundary (D). Modules not declared (MND) or not relevant (MNR) are indicated.

MANUFACTURING AND PACKAGING (A1-A3)

The environmental impacts considered for the product stage cover the manufacturing of raw materials, packaging materials, and ancillary materials. Energy used by machines, waste handling, and material losses during manufacturing and electricity transmission are included. The product comprises a metal frame (hot-rolled powder-coated steel with two legs), a cistern (blow-moulded high-density polyethylene), and assembly parts, including injection-moulded plastic components. It does not contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).

Raw material sourcing uses European data. Supply chain sustainability information is available in the Geberit Annual Report. Transport from suppliers is modelled based on material-class-specific distances, primarily by lorry (A2). Rail, air, and sea freight are not considered.

Metalworking and powder coating occur in Lichtenstein, Germany. Blow moulding, injection moulding, assembly, and packaging occur in Pfullendorf, Germany. Both plants are certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001. The ISO certificate can be downloaded from www.geberit.com.

Production waste from metalworking is recycled externally; plastic waste is recycled internally. Electricity used in manufacturing is 100% renewable, confirmed by contractual instruments. Data from 2024 was used for this new version.

Packaging includes plastic bags and cardboard. Manufacturing waste is transported by lorry to the nearest disposal facilities (approx. 50 km).

TRANSPORT AND INSTALLATION (A4-A5)

Transportation impacts from final product delivery to the construction site (A4) include fuel exhaust emissions and impacts from fuel production and infrastructure. Transport from Geberit to customers in Europe is handled by logistics partners via the Logistics Centre in Pfullendorf (DE), certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Distribution outside Europe is not included.

Key transport considerations:

• Majority of European transport is by lorry; intercontinental transport is excluded.
• Vehicles used are predominantly over 32 t, Euro 6 class (> 85%).
• Average transport distance in Europe is approximately 600 km.

Further logistics information is in the Geberit Annual Report.

Installation impacts (A5) are considered negligible. Installation is performed by a professional plumber. Packaging waste treatment preparation is included in A5; cardboard and paper are assumed recycled, plastics are assumed incinerated.

PRODUCT USE AND MAINTENANCE (B1-B7)

The product use and maintenance phases are not considered. The product does not consume electricity during use as components operate mechanically. Periodic maintenance is not required. The cistern uses water, and the flush valve allows adjustable volume for water savings. The frame and cistern have a service life of around 50 years, exceeding typical renovation intervals. The cistern and valves are designed for easy maintenance, with repair and replacement of fill/flush valves possible. Spare parts are available for up to 50 years.

PRODUCT END-OF-LIFE (C1-C4, D)

Disassembly impacts (C1) are considered negligible. Waste is collected and separated on-site. End-of-life product transport to disposal facilities is by lorry (approx. 50 km) (C2). Plastics are incinerated with thermal energy recovery (C3), and metals are assumed 95% recycled (C3), with 5% landfilled (C4). The product is not biodegradable.

Module D accounts for benefits from plastic incineration (energy/heat) and packaging waste in A5.

MANUFACTURING PROCESS

The manufacturing process is depicted as a flowchart:

• A1: Metal raw materials, Plastic raw materials, Semifinished products, Packaging materials.
• A2: Transport to the manufacturer and internal transports.
• A3: Metal working (Lichtenstein plant), Blow moulding, Injection moulding, Assembly, Packaging (Pfullendorf plant), Powder coating (Lichtenstein plant). Manufacturing waste treatment.
• A4-A5: Transport to the construction site and installation into the building. Installation and Packaging waste treatment.
• B1-B7: Use (Not declared).
• C1-C4: Product waste treatment.
• D: Benefits and loads beyond system boundary.

LIFE CYCLE ASSESSMENT

CUT-OFF CRITERIA

No mandatory modules or processes are excluded. Hazardous materials are included. All major raw material and energy consumption is accounted for. No unit process exceeds 1% of total mass/energy flows, and module-specific neglected flows do not exceed 5% of energy use or mass.

ALLOCATION, ESTIMATES AND ASSUMPTIONS

Allocations are made as per reference standards and PCR. No allocations were made for raw materials, packaging materials, or ancillary materials. Manufacturing energy and waste were allocated by mass or volume.

AVERAGES AND VARIABILITY

Type of average: Multiple products

Averaging method: Representative product

Variation in GWP-fossil for A1-A3: 26 %

The reference product is the Geberit Duofix element for wall-hung WC, 112 cm, with Sigma concealed cistern 12 cm (article number 111.300.00.6). Product variants with identical function and similar material composition are covered. Variability in primary data or CO2 emissions for GWP-fossil did not exceed 50%. The lowest GWP fossil variant is article number 111.309.00.6, and the highest is 111.355.00.6.

A scaling formula is provided for calculating results for other product variants: GWP-fossil of product variant = Product variant weight in kg / 13.7 kg * 38.3 kg CO2.

LCA SOFTWARE AND BIBLIOGRAPHY

This EPD was created using the One Click LCA EPD Generator. The LCA and EPD adhere to ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. Ecoinvent 3.10.1 and One Click LCA databases were used as data sources.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT DATA

CORE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INDICATORS – EN 15804+A2

This section presents detailed environmental impact data across various categories (GWP, Ozone depletion, Acidification, Eutrophication, POCP, ADP, Water use) for life cycle stages A1-A5, B1-B7, C1-C4, and D. 'MND' indicates modules not declared, and 'MNC' indicates modules not relevant.

ADDITIONAL (OPTIONAL) ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT INDICATORS – EN 15804+A2

This section includes optional indicators such as Particulate matter, Ionizing radiation, Ecotoxicity, Human toxicity (cancer and non-cancer), and SQP.

USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

This section details the use of primary energy resources (renewable and non-renewable), secondary materials, secondary fuels, and net fresh water across life cycle stages A1-A5, B1-B7, C1-C4, and D.

END-OF-LIFE – WASTE

This section quantifies waste generation at end-of-life, categorized into Hazardous waste, Non-hazardous waste, and Radioactive waste, across life cycle stages A1-A5, B1-B7, C1-C4, and D.

END-OF-LIFE – OUTPUT FLOWS

This section details output flows at end-of-life, including Components for reuse, Materials for recycling, Materials for energy recovery, and Exported energy, across life cycle stages A1-A5, B1-B7, C1-C4, and D.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS – EN 15804+A1, CML / ISO 21930

This section presents environmental impacts according to EN 15804+A1 and CML/ISO 21930 standards, covering Global warming potential, Ozone depletion potential, Acidification, Eutrophication, POCP, ADP-elements, and ADP-fossil across life cycle stages.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS – FRENCH NATIONAL COMPLEMENTS

This subsection provides environmental impacts related to French national complements, including ADP-elements, Hazardous waste disposed, Non-hazardous waste disposed, Air pollution, and Water pollution.

VERIFICATION STATEMENT

VERIFICATION PROCESS FOR THIS EPD

This EPD has been verified in accordance with ISO 14025 by an independent, third-party verifier. The verification process involved reviewing results, documents, and compliance with reference standards (ISO 14025, ISO 14040, ISO 14044) and the programme operator's checklists for the EPD, its Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and the digital background data.

Verification transparency information is available online.

The EPD was generated by the One Click LCA EPD generator, which is verified and approved by the EPD Hub.

THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATION STATEMENT

The verifier confirms that, following detailed examination, no relevant deviations were found in the EPD, its LCA, or project report regarding data collection, LCA calculations, presentation of environmental data, and adherence to procedural/methodological requirements in ISO 14025:2010 and the reference standard.

Company-specific data was examined for plausibility and consistency, with the declaration owner responsible for factual integrity and legal compliance.

The verifier confirms sufficient knowledge and experience in construction products, the specific product category, the construction industry, relevant standards, and the geographical area to conduct the verification.

The verifier confirms independence, having not been involved in the LCA execution or declaration development and having no conflicts of interest.

Verifier: Magaly Gonzalez, authorised verifier acting for EPD Hub Limited

Date: 08.08.2025

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