SteelPhalt Launches EPD Tool to Quantify Asphalt Sustainability
Event summary
- SteelPhalt, part of Enviri’s Harsco Environmental division, launched an environmental product declaration (EPD) tool on May 6, 2026.
- The tool generates verified product-specific EPDs under the International EPD System, aligning with ISO-14025, -14040, and -14044 standards.
- SteelPhalt’s EPDs assess energy consumption, machinery operations, and material transportation for its steel-slag asphalt products.
- The EPD production process is certified and subject to annual audits.
The big picture
SteelPhalt’s EPD tool launch underscores the growing demand for transparent, life-cycle-based sustainability metrics in construction materials. As governments and corporations tighten ESG reporting standards, verified product declarations are becoming a competitive differentiator. Harsco Environmental’s move aligns with broader industry trends toward circular economy practices, where recycled materials like steel slag are increasingly valued for their environmental benefits.
What we're watching
- Regulatory Compliance
- Whether SteelPhalt’s EPD tool will become a standard for asphalt producers facing stricter ESG reporting requirements.
- Market Differentiation
- How the verified EPDs will influence customer purchasing decisions in the sustainable construction materials sector.
- Operational Scalability
- The pace at which SteelPhalt can expand the tool’s capabilities to other ecoproducts within Harsco Environmental’s portfolio.
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