Congrats Elite Cement’s first EPDs are live
Elite Cement, S. L. just entered the transparency arena with its first Environmental Product Declaration, a move that turns a commodity binder into a spec-ready option. For sales and technical teams, this shrinks carbon paperwork friction and keeps bids from defaulting to pessimistic generics. Here is what launched, who verified it, and what it means in a crowded cement market.
What launched in June 2025
EC3 records show Elite Cement published its first product‑specific EPD in June 2025. The declaration is verified and listed by the program operator EPD Hub. The public record points to a single product rather than a broad family, with validity into 2030 and alignment to EN 15804 via the operator’s core PCR. That is the threshold many buyers use to green‑light submittals where embodied carbon is evaluated.
Who they are and what they make
Elite Cement runs a grinding plant at the Port of Castellón serving bulk and bagged cements for ready‑mix and precast customers along Spain’s Mediterranean corridor. Their catalog spans CEM I, multiple CEM II variants, and pozzolanic CEM IV classes, which positions the portfolio for both structural and sulfate‑resistant applications (Elite Cement products).
Extra context from their site
On its website, the company announces registering a DAPcons EPD under the DAPconstrucción program for CEM IV/A(V) 42.5, noting an LCA prepared by ReMa Ingeniería and verification by ITeC. The post also states EPD coverage for CEM I 52.5, CEM II, and CEM IV/A(V) 42.5, with documents accessible through the customer area (Elite Cement news). Those details sit alongside the EC3‑visible record and help specifiers connect the dots.
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Why this matters commercially
Without a product‑specific EPD, many projects must use conservative defaults in carbon accounting, which can push a material off the shortlist even when performance fits. An EPD replaces those defaults with measured impacts and clears the way for approval in LEED v5 driven work. The result is fewer late‑stage swaps and a cleaner path from quote to pour. It sounds small, yet it saves real time in specfications meetings.
Competitive read in cement
Holcim Spain appears in EC3 with current EPD coverage for several cement types plus ECOPact ready‑mix mixes, verified through IBU. Heidelberg Materials also shows robust cement and concrete EPDs across Europe, with North American highlights captured here for a quick read (Heidelberg Materials profile). CEMEX surfaces with extensive ready‑mix EPDs globally. Against that backdrop, Elite Cement’s debut signals catch‑up on transparency where multinational rivals have already normalized EPDs in bids.
What to do next to win more specs
- Map the EPD to product data sheets so sales, distributors, and ready‑mix partners can grab one clean package during submittals.
- Align future declarations to the cement families that move most volume. A family‑level EPD helps design teams keep a single supplier through late design changes.
- Keep issuance months on a simple internal timeline so renewals happen before busy bid seasons.
Where to find the documents
We located Elite Cement’s EPD announcement on their site and a product page hub. The actual PDFs appear to be gated to the customer area today. Publishing a public‑facing EPD landing page or adding direct links to the program operator listing would make it easier for specifiers who are scanning fast. The EPD Hub operator page linked above is also helpful for teams vetting operator credentials.
The takeaway
Elite Cement has stepped into the transparency conversation. One published EPD is a door opener with procurement and carbon reviewers. Expanding coverage across CEM I and CEM II next will keep pace with bids where rivals already show full lines. Transparency is now table stakes and this move shows they are playing the long game.
Frequently Asked Questions
What month did Elite Cement release its first EPD and under which operator?
June 2025, verified and listed by EPD Hub.
Which Elite Cement products are highlighted on their site as having EPD coverage?
CEM I 52.5, several CEM II variants, and CEM IV/A(V) 42.5, with an announcement referencing DAPcons under the DAPconstrucción program and verification by ITeC.
Who are the closest EPD‑active competitors in Spain and Europe for cement?
Holcim Spain and Heidelberg Materials show broad cement and concrete EPD coverage, and CEMEX lists extensive ready‑mix EPDs in EC3.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
