WoodSolutions, a key provider of timber building and construction information, has launched a new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Database in partnership with Thinkstep-ANZ.

This database aims to provide a comprehensive carbon accounting roadmap for the building industry, particularly in light of emerging ‘zero-carbon’ initiatives.

The database consolidates information from all publicly available EPDs for timber building products used in the Australian market, including structural, aesthetic, and landscaping components manufactured locally and overseas.

It includes industry average EPD data as well as product-specific data, offering values for fossil fuel emissions (GWP fossil) used in production, biogenic carbon storage value (GWP biogenic) recognising carbon sequestered in wood, and a GWP-total value, which combines the two.

“This new resource from WoodSolutions is a huge win for the industry as it delivers crucial, consistent, and accurate data for timber and building products in use across the market,” said Kevin Peachey, Head of WoodSolutions.

“This EPD database gives the building and construction industry the ability to calculate carbon emissions more holistically during the first three stages of the building process to help achieve sustainability ratings for projects.”

The database covers over 90 products, including structural timber products, internal appearance products, landscape products, and more.

It provides industry professionals with detailed information on the environmental impact of key timber products, aiding in more informed decision-making processes.

With the increasing focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving sustainability goals, tools like the WoodSolutions EPD Database are crucial for the building and construction sector.

The database is now accessible for download, providing a valuable resource for those looking to navigate the complexities of carbon accounting in the industry.

To access the database, interested parties can download it here.