Airam’s First EPDs, Welcome to the Arena
Big milestone for a Nordic lighting name. Airam has published its first-ever Environmental Product Declarations, signaling to specifiers that its core luminaires can now be documented cleanly in carbon‑aware bids. The debut arrived in November 2025 and sets up a faster path into short‑listed packages where verified product data is a must.
What launched and when
Airam’s first EPDs cover two product‑specific luminaires. The Vario 1420 profile fixture published in November 2025, followed by the InduProof 1500 IP65 industrial model in January 2026. Each declaration is product‑specific rather than a broad family average, which makes them easier to match one‑to‑one in real specs.
The product scope in plain English
Vario targets offices, corridors and learning spaces with linear, surface‑mounted runs. InduProof is an IP65 sealed workhorse for garages and light industrial zones. These are two common use cases that show up on most commercial projects, so this is a smart launch set.
Who verified them
Both EPDs were issued through EPD Hub, a program operator recognized across key markets and connected to ECO Platform. That gives design teams a clear path to verification and registry discovery without extra gymnastics. Read more about the operator here (EPD Hub overview).
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Why this matters in bids now
When a luminaire lacks a product‑specific EPD, project teams often default to conservative datasets that raise a product’s modeled impacts. That can nudge a swap at submittal time. With EPDs in hand for Vario and InduProof, Airam enters the transparency arena and removes a common excuse to switch brands late in the game.
Competitive snapshot
Closest peers in these categories already show strong EPD coverage. Fagerhult publishes across core office and education families, including linear and panel fixtures. Glamox lists many interior and industrial models through EPD Norway. Signify maintains a wide luminaire and component portfolio with product‑specific declarations. Net of that context, Airam is catching up fast where it counts, and can now be compared like‑for‑like in the spreadsheet view that decides many specs.
Can buyers find the documents online
Yes for Vario. Airam’s Vario product page includes an “EPD” download link at the time of writing (https://www.airam.fi/en/product/vario-vario). The InduProof page lists core downloads yet did not surface an EPD link when we checked (https://www.airam.fi/en/product/induproof-induproof). Adding a visible EPD link on every covered SKU is low‑effort, high‑impact visibilty for procurement teams.
Keep the momentum
Two quick plays extend the commercial upside. First, expand coverage to adjacent variants buyers ask for most, like different lumen packs or optics within the same families, so quotes do not stall on a missing document. Second, pick an LCA partner who owns data collection and cross‑functional coordination so engineers are not dragged into paperwork sprints. That white‑glove approach shortens cycles and keeps the numbers dependable when they are scrutinized.
What to watch next
Lighting portfolios move fast. If more Airam families follow Vario and InduProof into verified EPDs, especially emergency and controls options that often lag competitors, the brand can compete on performance and availability rather than paperwork alone. That is how transparency turns into specs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many EPDs did Airam publish in this first wave and which products are covered
Two product‑specific EPDs: the Vario 1420 surface‑mounted linear luminaire and the InduProof 1500 IP65 industrial luminaire.
Which program operator issued Airam’s first EPDs
EPD Hub issued both declarations. See our primer on the operator here: EPD Hub overview.
Do competitors already have EPDs for similar luminaires
Yes. Fagerhult, Signify and Glamox all publish product‑specific luminaire EPDs across office and industrial categories.
Where can specifiers find Airam’s EPDs on the web today
The Vario page lists an EPD download. The InduProof page did not show an EPD link when we checked. Publishing links across all covered SKUs is recommended.
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
