Congrats, Speedpanel Australia’s first EPDs are live
Fire and acoustic wall systems show up in high‑stakes specs. Without product‑specific EPDs, teams get sidelined or priced into a corner. Speedpanel Australia just changed that with their first Environmental Product Declarations, giving specifiers clean data and project teams fewer excuses to swap them out late in the game.
What just happened
Speedpanel Australia has entered the transparency arena with their first‑ever Environmental Product Declarations published in May 2025. Two product‑specific EPDs cover the 51 mm panel line, one for the standard assembly and one for a galvanized variant. Scope is product‑level rather than a broad family, which is useful when specs call for precise assemblies.
Who verified the work
The EPDs are published under EPD International AB, commonly known as the International EPD System (International EPD System, field guide). LCA and EPD development support is credited to thinkstep‑anz. The underlying rulebook follows EN 15804 A2, so the documents line up with today’s European‑style expectations many global projects reference.
What products these EPDs cover
Both declarations focus on Speedpanel’s 51 mm wall panel system. That is the compact, fire and acoustic rated panel used for intertenancy walls, shafts and risers, corridors, and car park partitions. Publishing at the product level gives design teams clearer apples‑to‑apples comparisons inside whole‑building LCA tools instead of leaning on generic defaults.
At Speedpanel or competing with them?
Follow us for product-by-product EPD analysis to discover which wall panel systems get spec'd and where competitors like Kingspan and James Hardie excel.
Why this matters right now
EPDs move Speedpanel from “submit alternative” to “ready for submittal.” On projects where disclosure is expected under LEED v5 and owner carbon targets, product‑specific Type III EPDs keep conversations on performance and fit, not on penalties for missing data. It also reduces back‑and‑forth in procurement when contractors reconcile low‑carbon options across bids.
Competitive snapshot
Adjacent wall‑panel and façade makers in the region already publish product‑specific EPDs, which sets the bar. Kingspan’s panel and insulation lines have broad coverage across multiple operators (Kingspan in brief). Australian peers in insulated metal panels like Bondor Metecno and METECNOPIR list EPDs for wall and roof sandwich panels. Fibre‑cement players tied to wall cladding and lining, such as James Hardie, also appear with product‑specific documents. Speedpanel’s debut builds parity on disclosure for wall panel assemblies that serve intertenancy and shaft applications where many alternatives already show their numbers.
The spec angle
For architects and GCs, a product‑specific EPD is a green light to model, compare, and document choices without detours. For Speedpanel, it means less defensiveness in late‑stage value‑engineering and more room to argue on system speed, footprint, and tested performance. That is how EPDs quietly help win scope rather than live in a sustainability tab.
Find the documents
Speedpanel has an EPD landing page live on their site. Good move. Keep it one click from product pages and technical data so specifers do not hunt for it (Speedpanel EPD page). A tidy link from each 51 mm product page to the matching declaration will further improve visiblity.
Bottom line for manufacturers
First EPDs create momentum. Publishing at the product level, under a widely recognized operator, and with a seasoned LCA partner signals readiness for serious bids. If your portfolio competes with Speedpanel on walls or shafts and your coverage is patchy, this is your nudge to fill the gaps before the next tender drops.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Speedpanel Australia products do the first EPDs cover?
Two product‑specific declarations for the 51 mm wall panel line, one standard and one galvanized variant. These are assembly‑level EPDs rather than a broad family.
Who is the program operator and LCA developer for these EPDs?
Program operator is EPD International AB, often called the International EPD System. The LCA and EPD development support is credited to thinkstep‑anz.
When were the Speedpanel EPDs released?
They were published in May 2025, aligning with current EN 15804 A2 practice.
How does this change the competitive calculus in specs?
It brings Speedpanel to parity on transparency with adjacent wall and façade brands that already publish EPDs. That reduces substitution risk and supports cleaner comparisons in whole‑building LCA work.
Where can specifiers access the EPDs?
Speedpanel hosts an EPD landing page on their website. Best practice is to cross‑link the declarations from each relevant product page and technical datasheet.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
