Sustainability
at BG-Graspointner

Goodbye greenwashing, Hello full transparency.

How we prove sustainability instead of just claiming it.

BG-FILCOTEN® drainage systems undergo a verified life cycle assessment¹⁾ (LCA) in compliance with ISO 14040 & ISO 14044, which comprehensively evaluates the entire product life cycle — from raw material extraction to production and disposal. The ‌environmental impacts‌ determined in the process, such as carbon footprint, energy consumption and resource efficiency, are documented transparently in ‌EPDs¹⁾ (Environmental Product Declarations)‌ in accordance with EN 15804:A2 and verified by independent experts. This enables objective comparability with other products and supports sustainable construction, using clear, fact-based environmental information. ¹⁾ created with Emidat EPD-generator

Streamline your planning: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD).

To help you confidently factor a product’s environmental impact into your planning before construction starts, we provide downloadable EPDs on our website. Due to our modular product structure, there are numerous possible configurations. Our downloadable generic EPDs offer a solid foundation for incorporating environmental impact into your early planning phase. For your specific project, we’re happy to create a customized EPD tailored precisely to your selected product composition. For more details, feel free to reach out to us directly.

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Product life cycle

Phases A1-A4

A1 Raw
material
sourcing

Extraction and purchase of resources or raw materials

GWP²⁾ = 69.77%

A2 Transportation

Delivery of resources and raw materials from the supplier to the manufacturer.

GWP²⁾ = 4.54%

A3 Production

Production of the product by the manufacturer

GWP²⁾ = 7.67%

A4 Transportation

Delivery of the product from the manufacturer to the customer.

GWP²⁾ = 18.02%

Total GWP

Total global warming potential savings of phases A1 – A4.

100% = 30.63 kg CO2-eq (66.14 lb CO2-eq)

²⁾ The GWP values are based on a meter of the BG-FILCOTEN® light NW 100. | As of 27.02.2025

Less raw material consumption ...
... less CO2 emission.

Because sustainability and climate protection start with the material...

Comparing FILCOTEN® HPC with conventional concrete shows how resources in construction projects can be saved while significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

Raw material consumption

CO2 emissions*

ductile iron grate 18.20 kg (40.12 lb)

additives 1.25 kg (2.76 lb)

water 3.24 kg (7.14 lb)

cast iron edge 6.76 kg (14.90 lb)

cement 26.81 kg (59,11 lb)

sand + gravel 83.73 kg (184.59 lb CO2-eq)

additives 0.23 kg (0.51 lb)

ductile iron grate + cast iron edge 48.50 kg CO2-eq* (106.92 lb CO2-eq)

sand + gravel 68.45 kg (142.09 lb)

cement 27.33 kg (60.25 lb)

channel body 32.36 kg CO2-eq* (71.34 lb CO2-eq)

channel body 30.63 kg CO2-eq* (67.53 lb CO2-eq)

water 8.98 kg (19.80 lb)

BG-CLASSIC BGZ-S SV G, NW 200

BG-FILCOTEN® one, NW 200

23.72 %

Raw materials

CO2 emissions*

savings

62.12 %

savings

Simply effective and sustainable:
The FILCOTEN® HPC formula ...

NW 200

BG-CLASSICBGZ-S SV G

BG-FILCOTEN®one No. 0

Global warming potential A1-A4 (500 km Transport (310 miles))

80.86 kg CO2-eq* (178.27 lb CO2-eq)

30.63 kg CO2-eq* (67.53 lb CO2-eq)

Total global warming potential for A1-A4 (500 m of channel run (0.31 miles))***

40,430 kg CO2-eq* (89.13 lb CO2-eq)

- 15,315 kg CO2-eq* (33.764 lb CO2-eq)

= 25,115 kg CO2-eq (55.369 lb CO2-eq)

__________

A saving of 25,115 kg (55,369 lb)CO2 equivalent equals...

............. 101,026 km (62,775 miles) journey of a diesel passenger car (248.6 g/km CO2-eq (0.88 lb/miles))**

..... 23,458 km (14576 miles) journey of a semitrailer truck (1,076.4 g/km CO2-eq (3.82 lb/miles CO2-eq))**

*) Value basis: Modules A1-A4 from the respective product-specific EPD of BG-Graspointner (A4 = scenario 500 km transport (310 miles)), declared unit equals one meter of channel, calculated in accordance with EN 15804:A2, provided by EPD generator EMIDAT GmbH – www.emidat.com**) Source: Emission figures of the Austrian Federal Environment Agency, database 2021. Figures used consider total emissions, including statistically average occupancy rates.***) Assuming a distance of 500 km (310 miles) to the construction site. | As of 27.02.2025

FILCOTEN® HPC
Like conventional concrete,
just better.

FILCOTEN® HPC high-performance, 100% mineral concrete is an enhanced form of standard concrete. Its engineering and ecological properties are achieved without the use of any styrenes, synthetic fibers or polymers. HPC (High Performance Concrete) offers superior mechanical properties, enabling the manufacture of lighter concrete components.

Resource efficiency

100% recyclable
Quality class U-A

Verified environmental product declaration

Verified ecological transparency
in acc. with ISO 14025 and EN 15804:A2
Ideal for sustainable construction projects

Clean energy

Manufactured using 100% green energy
approx. 18% from in-house photovoltaic plant
No fossil fuels used whatsoever

Sustainable production

Resource-efficient manufacturing process
Up to 70% less sand and gravel
Up to 55% less cement
Up to 51% less water

Certified sustainability

<ul><li>Certified organic material that meets the strict testing criteria of the Institute for Biologically Sound Construction Rosenheim (IBR) with regard to heavy metals, VOCs, biocides and radioactivity. </li><li>Certified in acc. with KIWA BRL 5070</li></ul>