Congrats, Taconova: First EPDs Enter the Arena
Circulators live at the heart of hydronic systems, so missing transparency here can stall specs and slow bids. Taconova just flipped that script with its first-ever Environmental Product Declaration, a smart move that raises their visibility with engineers and buyers who score carbon as carefully as cost.
What Taconova just published
Taconova has entered the transparency arena with its debut EPD for TacoFlow3 circulation pumps, released in October 2025. The declaration covers a product family used in heating and cooling loops across residential and commercial buildings. It is published by EPD Hub and follows the Part B rules for Pumps for liquids and liquids with solids.
The scope reads like a spec sheet buyers expect for hydronics. Cast iron and composite housings appear, PWM control is available on variants, and the document is positioned for EN 15804 style submittals. EC3 does not list a developer or consultant for this record, so the producer behind the LCA is not publicly named.
Why this matters in the pump aisle
Circulators are small on BOM lines but huge on system performance. In many carbon-accounted bids, a product without a product-specific, third-party verified EPD can trigger a penalty that makes approval harder. An EPD here keeps Taconova in the conversation when design teams are locking hydronic kits for LEED v5 era projects.
Competitive snapshot
Grundfos sets the current bar on pump EPD coverage. EC3 shows dozens of active, product-specific EPDs for MAGNA and TPE families, most published through IBU. That means specifiers can already pair many common hydronic selections with verified environmental data.
A second data point comes from Daikin Europe, which appears under the same pump PCR with a water-to-water heat pump EPD published through Association P.E.P. Different device, same ruleset, and another sign the mechanical room is moving to product-level disclosure.
Taken together, the field is not crowded yet for ciruclator EPDs. Taconova’s first family-level declaration narrows the gap with an established peer and makes substitution less likely when a project team filters for verified data.
The program operator angle
IBU remains Europe’s workhorse, reporting more than 4,700 EPDs in its library and over 533 individual EPDs published in 2024, which is why engineers recognize the badge on submittals (IBU, 2025) (IBU, 2025). EPD Hub is the digital-native upstart, recognized by ECO Platform in December 2025 and publicly noting a library north of 4,000 with 132 percent growth in 2024, a signal that its pipeline is scaling fast (EPD Hub, 2026) (EPD Hub, 2026).
What buyers will care about next
Two things usually seal confidence for hydronics. First, clear family logic, so an engineer can match the exact control mode or head range to the EPD line item. Second, consistent publication across variants, so the spec team does not hit a dead end when a size bumps during commissioning. TacoFlow3 already reads like a coherent family, which helps.
Where to find it online
We looked for the new EPD on Taconova’s site and did not find a public EPD library or a direct link on TacoFlow3 pages as of January 15, 2026. The TacoFlow3 product hub is here for now, which is still useful for data sheets and literature: https://www.taconova.be/en/tacoflow3. Visibility matters, so adding an EPD download on the product page and a centralized EPD index will help specifiers grab proof fast.
Our take for manufacturers watching this move
Publishing the first EPD in a portfolio is like wiring the first sensor in a plant. It starts the feedback loop. For pumps, that loop pays off quickly because circulators touch many rooms, many tenders, and many carbon tallies. The smart next step is to extend coverage across top-selling sizes and control variants, then keep the model tidy so the next renewal is a sprint, not a slog. That is how enviromental transparency turns into repeat specs, not just a press release.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product category rules does the new Taconova EPD follow?
It follows Part B requirements for “Pumps for liquids and liquids with solids,” aligned to EN 15804 and ISO 14025.
Which program operator published Taconova’s first EPD?
EPD Hub is listed as the program operator.
When did Taconova release its first EPD?
October 2025. Only the month is relevant here.
Does the EPD name a specific LCA developer or consultant?
EC3 does not list a developer organization for this entry.
How does this compare to competitors?
Grundfos shows broad, current EPD coverage across MAGNA and TPE pump families via IBU, while only a handful of other pump EPDs are visible under the same PCR. This makes Taconova’s debut well‑timed.
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.
