Congrats Smart Innovation on its First EPD for EV Chargers
Smart Innovation has entered the transparency arena with its debut Environmental Product Declaration for the Valeo INEEZ AC EV charging range. For specifiers juggling Division 26 and site infrastructure, this is the kind of paperwork that turns a maybe into a yes.
What just went live
In July 2025, Smart Innovation published its first EPD covering Valeo INEEZ AC socketed EV charging stations. The declaration names INEEZ S1S‑22M as the reference model and applies to the broader INEEZ family, which means multiple variants are captured in one product‑family scope. The program operator is PEP ecopassport, a leading scheme for electrical and electronic equipment.
Why this matters for specs right now
An EPD removes guesswork in project carbon accounting and keeps chargers in play when owners request third‑party verified data. Think of it like turning the stadium lights on before kickoff. Product‑specific data avoids conservative defaults and helps sales teams answer hard questions in minutes, not months.
Scope notes that help your bids
This is a product‑family declaration for AC wallbox and pedestal variants within the INEEZ line. That gives sales and channel partners coverage across common power levels and configurations without juggling a pile of separate PDFs. The declaration is valid well into 2030, which gives planning room for renewals without scrambling in the middle of a big pursuit.
Smart Innovation in brief
Smart Innovation supplies and supports Valeo’s INEEZ EV charging solutions for residential and light commercial use. The target buyer is the project team that wants a solar‑ready, connected charger with simple energy management, and documentation ready for submittals. It is a practical fit for multi‑family, workplace, and campus rollouts where paperwork can make or break timelines.
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The competitive read
In EV charging, EPDs are still catching up to market demand. CTEK already lists a wallbox EPD for its Chargestorm Connected 3, which signals real momentum in this category (EPD Hub, 2025). Amina Distribution in Norway has declared its amina S home charger through a European operator in 2024, another proof point that EVSE EPDs are gaining traction in Europe. Sync Energy joined in October 2025 with a commercial twin‑socket charger, its first EPD and a clear move to win specs in public and fleet settings (EPD Guide, 2025).
Against that backdrop, Smart Innovation’s July 2025 publication puts them shoulder to shoulder with early EVSE transparency leaders rather than waiting on the sidelines. Many recognizable EV charging brands do not show a public, product‑specific EPD as of today, which means Smart Innovation’s declared range can edge onto shortlists where a verified document is a gate.
Program operator choice that travels well
Publishing with PEP ecopassport aligns to EN 50693 for electrical and electronic equipment and is increasingly cross‑recognized. In March 2025, the International EPD System and PEP signed a mutual recognition agreement that improves acceptance across markets, a practical win for global project teams (EPD International, 2025). That improves the odds your document lands with fewer format debates.
Where to find the EPDs
We looked for the INEEZ EPD on Smart Innovation’s website and did not find a dedicated download page as of January 25, 2026. Visibility matters. Add a short sustainability or documentation page that links the declaration alongside spec sheets so sales, distributors, and GCs can pull it without email chases. Your pipeline will definately thank you.
What this unlocks next
Lead with the family scope in submittals so project reviewers know variants are covered. Brief sales to reference the operator and issue month in bids, since that speeds acceptance. Keep an eye on renewal timing and any PCR updates so the next edition is a clean hand‑off. With this first EPD in place, specifying teams breath easier and Smart Innovation competes on performance and availability, not on paperwork.
Who else to watch
- Sync Energy has staked a claim in commercial EVSE with a verified declaration. Teams comparing twin‑socket pedestals will likely see them on shortlists.
- CTEK continues to publish for its wallboxes. That makes residential and workplace projects more straightforward when documentation is a hard requirement.
Final take
Smart Innovation’s first EPD turns the INEEZ line from promising to procurement‑ready. One file, a clear family scope, and a well known operator. That is how you enter the transparency arena and actually move the spec math in your favor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which products are covered by Smart Innovation’s first EPD release and how broad is the scope?
It applies to Valeo INEEZ AC socketed EV charging stations, with S1S‑22M as the reference product. The declaration is product‑family scoped, so multiple model variants within the INEEZ range are covered under one EPD.
Which program operator verified Smart Innovation’s EPD and is it widely accepted?
PEP ecopassport verified and published it. PEP aligns to EN 50693 for electrical and electronic equipment and has growing cross‑recognition with other operators after a 2025 mutual recognition agreement with the International EPD System (EPD International, 2025).
Do key EV charger competitors already have EPDs and how does that affect bids?
Yes for a few. CTEK has a wallbox EPD and Sync Energy published a twin‑socket commercial charger EPD in October 2025. Many other well‑known brands do not show a product‑specific EPD publicly, which gives declared lines an edge on projects that require verified data (EPD Guide, 2025).
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.
