Solupak’s first EPD arrives in insulation
A small document can change big decisions. With its first product-specific Environmental Product Declaration now live, Solupak enters the transparency arena for thermal insulation and makes it simpler for specifiers to evaluate EPS options without guesswork.
What launched
Solupak has published its first EPD, covering an EPS 100 strength class thermal insulation board used across floors, walls, and roofs. The declaration is issued by EPD Hub and is valid through 2030, signaling product-level disclosure rather than a generic industry average. Scope reads like a practical spec sheet, including compressive strength and intended applications.
Why it matters to bids and specs
On many projects, a product without a product-specific EPD forces design teams to apply conservative carbon assumptions. That penalty can push otherwise solid materials out of the conversation. Publishing an EPD removes friction, keeps Solupak in play, and helps project teams compare apples to apples. It’s the credentials equivalent of showing up to the start line with a bib number.
A quick look at the product and buyer
Solupak Insulation manufactures EPS boards for floors, walls, roofs, frost protection, and GREY lines aimed at tighter envelopes. The portfolio targets Nordic builders and fabricators who need durable boards that stay stable in cold, wet conditions. Their site lists floor, wall, roof, GREY, and frost options for common assemblies (Solupak Insulation product pages, roof, wall).
Competitive picture in EPS insulation
Solupak joins a field where several peers already disclose at product level. Atlas EPS in the United States lists multiple EPS board EPDs published with UL, current into 2029. BEWI’s Nordic businesses have several EPS declarations through EPD Norway that span recycled-content and application‑specific boards. In the UK, Jablite by BEWI shows BRE Global EPDs for inverted flat roof EPS boards, though those are nearing renewal. Net of all that, Solupak is catching up on documentation and now competes head to head where EPDs are requested as entry tickets, not extras.
Program operator and PCR fit
Solupak’s debut is published with EPD Hub under the EN 15804 framework. For insulation, that framework and the related product rules are the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore them and the game falls apart. Publishing here makes results comparable inside the category, which is what specifiers actually need.
Practical takeaways for sales and spec teams
We see first EPDs do two things. They stop the hidden loss of opportunities where a buyer quietly filters out products without documentation. They also start a repeatable model for the portfolio, so adding the next board type is faster. The key is smooth data collection inside the plant and suppliers, so the LCA team handles the wrangling rather than manufacturing spending evenings hunting invoices. Sounds basic, but it’s often the difference between a 3 month sprint and a 9 month slog.
Website visibility check
As of January 5, 2026, we could not find Solupak’s new EPD posted on their website. The site hosts DoP files and comprehensive product pages, yet no EPD download was visible (DoP page). Visibility matters for prequalification and quick submittals, so adding a central EPD page and linking it from each product page is an easy win. Don’t bury the lede, make tranparency one click away.
What this signals
Solupak has entered the disclosure conversation with a product‑specific EPS board EPD. Competitors already have multi‑EPD coverage in pockets of the market, so this first step narrows the gap and gives buyers a clean comparison. Keep the cadence and the spec share follows, because teams choose what they can verify.
Frequently Asked Questions
What category does Solupak’s first EPD cover and who issued it?
An EPS 100 thermal insulation board for floors, walls, and roofs. It is issued by EPD Hub and valid into 2030.
Is this a product family or a single product declaration?
It is product‑specific for an EPS 100 strength class board. That positions it for apples‑to‑apples comparisons with peer EPS boards.
How does Solupak’s coverage compare to competitors right now?
Atlas EPS, BEWI, and Jablite already list multiple EPS EPDs across applications. Solupak’s first EPD puts them on the same playing field and sets up a path to expand coverage.
Where should the EPD live on the website for best impact?
Create an EPD hub page and place direct EPD links on each product page. That speeds submittals and keeps specifiers on the page longer.
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.
