Congrats, Giza’s first EPD lands
Giza just put verifiable numbers behind its power cable story. For utilities, industrial sites, and civil owners that now screen materials by carbon and documentation, this is the moment a good product becomes easier to specify.
What dropped in November
Giza published its first Environmental Product Declaration in November 2025. The EPD covers a single core aluminum conductor, XLPE insulated, MDPE sheathed medium voltage distribution cable rated 19/33 kV for underground networks, plants, and substations. The declaration is valid for five years, which is the typical window across major programs (EPD International FAQ, 2025).
Who verified it and to which rules
The program operator is EPD Hub. The EPD follows NPCR 027 Part B for electrical cables and wires, the category rule used widely for LV and MV power cables. The public record does not name a separate LCA consultant, which is fine when the verification report contains the required technical disclosures.
Why this matters in specs
Medium voltage cable is infrastructure muscle. Bidders on utility upgrades, industrial expansions, and transit work increasingly prefer product‑specific EPDs because whole‑project LCAs penalize products without them. With this release, Giza’s MV line can be compared apples to apples in prequals and bid rooms instead of being modeled with conservative generic factors.
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What it says about Giza’s portfolio
The current scope is a focused product declaration rather than a broad family roll‑up. That is a smart starting line. Teams can now extend coverage to adjacent sizes, conductor options, and sheath variants so project engineers do not need to switch datasets mid‑design.
Competitive snapshot
Closest peers in power cables already play this game. Elsewedy Cables lists a growing set of product EPDs across MV and HV families under EPD Hub, including aluminum XLPE screened designs. Prysmian Group shows multi‑region coverage spanning building wire, tray, PV, and MV distribution. Nexans maintains a large portfolio through recognized operators with EPDs across power and telecom categories. Net read for specifiers, Giza has entered the transparency arena and is catching up to established players, which reduces friction where EPDs are a firm ask.
Commercial angle in plain English
An EPD turns a capable cable into a simpler choice when projects score carbon. It shortens the back‑and‑forth during submittals because engineers can reference a verified document instead of a proxy. And because five‑year validity is standard in most programs, teams get a solid runway to win repeat specs before renewal is due (EPD International FAQ, 2025).
Can we see it on Giza’s site today
We could not locate the EPD on the company website at the time of writing. Adding an easy‑to‑find enviromental credentials page that links directly to current declarations is low effort and high visibility. It helps sales answer documentation requests in seconds and it helps buyers trust what they see.
What to watch next
Two quick wins stand out. First, broaden the EPD to a cable family that captures common conductor sizes and screens so engineers can stay within one verified scope. Second, mirror publication in target program directories that buyers already check in your markets. The first EPD is the door‑opener. The follow‑ons are what make it stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which products are covered by Giza’s first EPD and how broad is the scope
One medium‑voltage power cable design is covered today: single core aluminum conductor with XLPE insulation and MDPE sheath at 19/33 kV. It reads as a specific product, not a whole family, which is a strong foundation to expand from.
Who is the program operator and what PCR did it use
The operator is EPD Hub and the rule set is NPCR 027 Part B for electrical cables and wires.
How long will the EPD stay valid before renewal
Five years is typical across major EPD programs, provided no material process changes trigger an earlier update (EPD International FAQ, 2025).
How does this compare with competitors in cable manufacturing
Peers like Elsewedy, Prysmian, and Nexans already list multiple cable EPDs across LV, MV, and sometimes HV lines. Giza’s debut closes the documentation gap and makes competitive comparisons straightforward in bids.
Where should buyers look for Giza’s EPD online
Check the program operator’s public library first. If the company website does not yet host a sustainability or downloads page with EPD links, request the PDF from the sales team and encourage web publishing for faster access.
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.
