Polygroup: seasonal décor, pools, and EPD relevance
Polygroup is a global seasonal décor and outdoor‑recreation giant. Impressive scale, huge retail reach, and a portfolio that screams consumer. That matters for EPDs because most of their products are not the stuff architects specify in bid sets. Here is where their range sits today, what it means for environmental declarations, and when EPDs would actually move the needle.
Who Polygroup is
Polygroup operates a worldwide consumer portfolio across artificial Christmas trees, holiday lighting, inflatables, and above‑ground pools. They report 15,000 plus employees and distribution in 50 plus countries, supported by manufacturing in Asia, Europe, and North America (Polygroup Our Story, 2025) (Polygroup Our Story, 2025).
What they sell, in plain English
The core is seasonal décor and backyard fun. Artificial trees and holiday lights dominate the winter assortment. Summer shifts to Funsicle branded above‑ground pools, floats, and related accessories. Product variety is broad, likely in the hundreds of SKUs, with trees alone advertised as more than 1,000 types across styles and technologies (Polygroup website, 2025). This is a consumer catalog rather than a construction‑spec catalog.
EPD coverage today
We found no product‑specific EPDs for Polygroup as of December 8, 2025 in major public operator registries. That lines up with their market position. Pre‑lit trees, string lights, backyard inflatables, and retail pools are rarely counted in a building project’s Materials credits under LEED v5. They are not typically specified like wallboard, flooring, or architectural luminaires, so the commercial pull for EPDs is naturally low.
When EPDs would matter for them
Two moments change the calculus. First, if they pivot any line toward permanent, building‑integrated fixtures such as architectural luminaires installed by electricians. Second, if they enter commercial aquatic systems used in gyms, schools, or hospitality where the pool is a permanent asset. In both cases, product‑specific EPDs support specifiers working against LEED v5 disclosure and embodied‑carbon expectations that keep tightening across the supply chain (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025).
Competitors they would meet on projects
In lighting‑adjacent specs, the names are Signify, Acuity Brands, and Cooper Lighting. Signify publicly reports more than 2,000 EPDs covering about 70,000 product variations, which is a clear signal to commercial buyers that documentation is ready on day one (Signify, 2024) (Signify, 2024). In aquatic construction, stainless‑steel pool specialists like Myrtha and Natare are common reference points. That segment sells on speed, reusability, and carbon claims during large events and civic builds, with reported carbon reductions versus conventional concrete builds in global competitions, which specifiers do pay attention to even without a formal EPD in hand yet (World Aquatics, 2025).
Coverage gaps and a practical example
A likely bestseller for Polygroup is the pre‑lit artificial Christmas tree. It is retail led and temporary in use, so an EPD will not influence most commercial projects. If Polygroup ever offers permanent interior luminaires for malls or office atriums, they would then compete directly with brands that already attach EPDs to catalog families. In those settings, a product without an EPD faces a documentation penalty that busy specifers prefer to avoid.
Sustainability signals they already share
Polygroup highlights factory investments and renewable initiatives. Their new Kendal, Indonesia site opened in 2024, with investment reported above 100 million dollars, 6,000 plus new jobs, and an 18.7 hectare footprint. They also cite solar that cuts about 350 tons of CO₂ annually at select facilities (Polygroup Factories, 2025) (Polygroup Factories, 2025). The company also maintains a brief sustainability page with high‑level programs. You can skim it here: Sustainability.
Rough size of the prize
If Polygroup remains focused on retail décor and backyard recreation, EPDs are nice to have for corporate reputation but not decisive for sell‑through. If they branch into building‑integrated products, EPDs become table stakes for public bids and owner standards under LEED v5 era procurement. One well targeted EPD can unlock multiple catalog variants when structured correctly, so the effort pays back quickly on the first mid‑sized commercial rollout.
If they chose to pursue EPDs
The fastest path is to pick a single high‑volume, spec‑adjacent product and run a product‑specific Type III EPD using the most common PCR used by competitors. A capable LCA partner should shoulder data wrangling across plants, guide operator selection in the US or EU, and streamline verifications so internal teams stay on their day jobs. Aim for a reference year already closed, and keep an eye on renewal timing so validity never lapses mid‑selling season.
Bottom line for manufacturers watching from the sidelines
Polygroup is a powerful retail brand, not a construction manufacturer. That explains the near‑zero EPD footprint. Any move into permanent fixtures or commercial pool systems would flip the EPD equation, because projects default to products with third‑party, operator‑published declarations. Get the first declaration out fast, then scale coverage to the rest of the family while sales builds momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polygroup primarily a building products manufacturer likely to need EPDs for bids?
No. Their core lines are consumer seasonal décor and backyard recreation, which are rarely specified in construction bid sets. EPDs become relevant only if they offer permanent, building‑integrated fixtures or commercial pool systems.
Roughly how many product categories and SKUs does Polygroup appear to offer?
Several categories across trees, holiday lighting, décor, and above‑ground pools. Overall scale looks like hundreds of SKUs, with trees alone marketed as more than 1,000 types (Polygroup website, 2025).
What competitors would Polygroup encounter in commercial specs if they entered that arena?
Architectural lighting would pit them against Signify, Acuity Brands, and Cooper Lighting where EPDs are common. Commercial pools would put them near stainless‑steel systems from Myrtha and Natare.
Does LEED v5 still reward product‑specific EPDs?
Yes. LEED v5 keeps disclosure and embodied‑carbon focus, and project teams still rely on product‑specific EPDs to meet materials objectives that roll into procurement decisions (USGBC, 2025).
Do Polygroup’s current sustainability notes include quantified metrics?
Yes. They cite new‑factory investment over $100 million, 6,000 plus jobs, and about 350 tons of CO₂ reduced annually via solar at select sites (Polygroup Factories, 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.
