Environmental Product Declarations: How Alier Proves the Sustainability of Its Materials
Discover what an Environmental Product Declaration is, why it matters for sustainable procurement, and how Alier achieved a 70% carbon footprint reduction in its kraft bag paper.
Our Sustainability Is Measured. Not Just Stated.
In an era where sustainability claims are everywhere, the real question is not who talks about it the most; it’s how you can prove it.
At Alier, we measure our environmental impact through Environmental Product Declarations, and the results from our latest assessments mark a significant step forward.
What Is an Environmental Product Declaration?
An Environmental Product Declaration, commonly known as an EPD, is a verified document that quantifies the environmental impacts of a product across its entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to end of life. It follows a standardised methodology and is verified by an independent third party, which means the data it contains is not self-reported or estimated. It is audited and credible.
For companies procuring industrial materials, an EPD answers a straightforward but important question: what is the actual environmental cost of this product, and how does it compare?
What Alier’s Latest EPDs Show
This year, Alier updated its EPDs for two core products and obtained a first-ever EPD for a third.
Our kraft bag paper now carries a carbon footprint of 211 kg CO2e per tonne produced. In 2022, that figure stood at 737 kg CO2e per tonne. That is a reduction of 70% in three years: verified, documented, and publicly available.
Why This Matters for Our Clients
Sustainability reporting requirements are tightening across Europe. Procurement teams are under increasing pressure to demonstrate the environmental credentials of their supply chains, and regulatory frameworks are raising the bar for what counts as verified impact.
An EPD provides exactly that: a science-based, independently verified data point that clients can use to support their own ESG reporting, respond to customer due diligence requests, and demonstrate compliance with evolving environmental standards.
Working with a supplier that holds current EPDs means the sustainability data is already there: no estimates, no assumptions, no risk of greenwashing.
The Work Behind the Numbers
A 70% reduction in carbon footprint does not happen through reporting alone. It is the result of:
- Continuous investment in more efficient production processes
- Reduced energy consumption per tonne produced
- Responsible sourcing of 100% recycled fibres
- A systematic approach to measuring and improving environmental performance year on year.
At Alier, we measure because we believe that what gets measured gets improved. And we publish because transparency is part of how we do business.
Are the products you buy backed by verified sustainability data?
If you want to know more about Alier’s EPDs or explore how our materials can support your own sustainability goals, get in touch with our team at alier.com.