As a manufacturer of building products, TEROSON has prepared corresponding documents (product declarations and manufacturer’s declarations) that the fabricator can submit to the responsible auditor. In Europe, there are also other certification systems for sustainable buildings (e.g. DGNB, LEED), for which TEROSON also prepares documentation.
The various certification systems differ significantly in their requirements for the individual products that are to be installed in buildings certified as sustainable.
The BREEAM system is a voluntary process that has been active on the UK market since 1990 and on the international market since 1998. The focus here is on the environmental impact of buildings, which are assessed on the basis of the “British Standard”. 9 categories are available for awarding points in order to achieve the levels “Unclassified” to “Outstanding”.
The LEED system is a voluntary process that has been active in the USA and the international market since 1998. The focus here is on energy, which is assessed on the basis of the ASHRAE standards. 9 categories are available for awarding points in order to achieve the “Certified” to “Platinum” levels.
The DGNB system is a voluntary procedure that is assessed on the basis of DIN standards and has been active on the national and international market since 2008. 5 categories are available within the three pillars of sustainability (ecological, economic and socio-cultural quality) for awarding points in order to achieve the “Bronze” to “Platinum” levels.
The German Sustainable Building Rating System was developed and introduced in 2011 by the Federal Institute for Research on Building, Urban Affairs and Spatial Development in cooperation with the DGNB. It is binding for federal construction measures and is also based on the three pillars of sustainability. Here too, 5 categories are available for awarding points in order to achieve the “Bronze” to “Gold” levels.Order new TEROSON Profi-Guide
These criteria of the various rating systems have been repeatedly revised in recent years, and the requirements for building products have generally been significantly tightened, comparable to the increased requirements of the German Energy Saving Ordinance (EnEV). Therefore, TEROSON's product declarations/manufacturer's declarations are also regularly updated to reflect the current requirements of the different rating systems.
These requirements for the use of sustainable products must be described in advance in the tender documents, specifying the selected system and including a requirements catalog for each trade. The contractor must take these specific requirements into account.
Buildings certified as sustainable are typically large public-sector properties (e.g., federal administrative buildings, museums, airports) or are commissioned by companies with a particular interest in sustainable buildings. After being awarded the contract, the contractor should request the required documentation from the product manufacturer.
The Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015 and entered into force in 2016. Henkel also supports the commitments arising from this agreement and aims to become a climate-positive company by 2040!
