EPD-IES-0022293:001

EPD of aluminium front doors: Groppalli GL80 front door systems

The products under study are composed of: - aluminium extruded profiles; - polyamide rods; - aluminium glazing beads; - plastic hole caps; - EPDM gaskets; - die-cast aluminium brackets; - steel U- bolts; - Zama metalized alloy handle and handlebar; - composite panel; - polyethylene under-glass insulation; - steel screws; - plastic drainage template; - Igloo rubber draft shield.

General information

EPD OwnerGroppalli S.r.l.
Registration numberEPD-IES-0022293:001
EPD typeEPD of a single product from a manufacturer/service provider
StatusValid
Version date2025-06-20
Validity date2030-06-15
Standards conformanceISO 14025:2006, EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021
Geographical scopeGlobal, Italy, Europe
An EPD may be updated or depublished if conditions change. This is the latest version of the EPD.

Programme information

ProgrammeInternational EPD System
AddressEPD International AB Box 210 60 SE-100 31 Stockholm Sweden
Websitewww.environdec.com
E-mailsupport@environdec.com

Product category rules

CEN standard EN 15804 serves as the Core Product Category Rules (PCR)
Product Category Rules (PCR)2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (version 1.3.4) 1.3.4
PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Claudia A. Peña, University of Concepción, Chile. The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support.
Complementary Product Category Rules (c-PCR)2019:14-c-PCR-007 Being Updated - Windows and doors (EN 17213) (c-PCR to PCR 2019:14) 1.0.0 Version: 1.0.0
c-PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System

Verification

LCA accountabilityAntonella Uricchio, antonella.uricchio@forethinking.com, Forethinking
Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via
Third-party verifierDNV Business Assurance Italy S.r.l.
Accredited byAccredia
Accredited certification body addressItaly
Procedure for follow-up of data during EPD validity involves third party verifier
*EPD Process Certification involves an accredited certification body certifying and periodically auditing the EPD process and conducting external and independent verification of EPDs that are regularly published. More information can be found in the General Programme Instructions on www.environdec.com.

Ownership and limitation on use of EPD

Limitations

EPDs within the same product category but registered in different EPD programmes may not be comparable. For two EPDs to be comparable, they shall be based on the same PCR (including the same version number up to the first two digits) or be based on fully-aligned PCRs or versions of PCRs; cover products with identical functions, technical performances and use (e.g. identical declared/functional units); have equivalent system boundaries and descriptions of data; apply equivalent data quality requirements, methods of data collection, and allocation methods; apply identical cut-off rules and impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); have equivalent content declarations; and be valid at the time of comparison.

Ownership

The EPD Owner has the sole ownership, liability, and responsibility for the EPD.

Information about EPD Owner

EPD OwnerGroppalli S.r.l.
Contact person nameEmanuele Euclidi
Contact person e-maile.euclidi@groppalli.it
Organisation addressItaly Borgonovo Val Tidone (PC) 29011 Strada Mottaziana 80

Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner

Operating since 1977 in the mould manufacturing sector, Groppalli has been characterised from the beginning by strong investment dynamism, which has led to high technological growth. In 2017, the Groppalli Shutters and Blinds Division was founded, a young and dynamic production reality, to respond in an innovative way to the demands of the world of window and door manufacturers, combining industrial-scale production with artisan attention to each individual piece, guaranteeing customisation and quality. In recent years, Groppalli has also extended its focus to the production of windows and doors. Today, Groppalli is an international market leader in the production of components for heating, air conditioning and fastening systems.

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Product information

Product nameGroppalli GL80 front door system
Product identificationGL80 front door
Product descriptionThe products under study are composed of: - aluminium extruded profiles; - polyamide rods; - aluminium glazing beads; - plastic hole caps; - EPDM gaskets; - die-cast aluminium brackets; - steel U- bolts; - Zama metalized alloy handle and handlebar; - composite panel; - polyethylene under-glass insulation; - steel screws; - plastic drainage template; - Igloo rubber draft shield.
Technical purpose of productThe front door system under study is a single-leaf door with interior handle and belongs to the GL80 line. It is composed of aluminium profiles assembled with insulating polyamide bars. The leaf and frame are assembled through the use of various elements, including brackets. A wooden panel is inserted into the sash, which is fixed through the gaskets. All doors are custom made, with colors and styles selected to meet individual preferences.
Manufacturing or service provision descriptionProduction of the front door system is carried out at the GROPPALLI production site, where the stages of warehousing, knurling to increase the roughness of the profiles, coupling the aluminium profiles with the polyamide bars, cutting and drilling the aluminium profiles, assembling and mounting the front door, and, finally, packaging are carried out.
Material propertiesCoverage area: 2.68 m2/l Area density: 54.94 kg/m2
Coverage area:
2.68 m2/l
Area density:
54.94 kg/m2
Production siteGroppalli Srl Italy Borgonovo Val Tidone 29011 Strada Mottaziana 80
UN CPC code42120. Doors, windows and their frames and thresholds for doors, of iron, steel or aluminium
Geographical scopeGlobal, Italy, Europe

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Technical characteristics and performance

Technical performance

Product namePerformanceUnitValueSample dimension (mm)
GL80Heat transfer coefficient side sectionW/m2*K1.4
GL80Heat transfer coefficient central sectionW/m2*K1.5
GL80Air permeabilityClass42A L 1300 x H 1600
GL80Water tightnessClassE9002A L 1300 X H 1600
GL80Wind resistanceClassC52A L 1300 X H 1600
GL80Air sound insulationDb402A L 1300 X H 2300
GL80Burglar protectionClassRC22A L 1300 X H 1600

Content declaration

Hazardous and toxic substancesThe product does not contain any substances from the SVHC candidate list in concentrations exceeding 0.1% of its weight.
Product content
Content nameWeight, kgPost-consumer recycled material, weight-% of productBiogenic material, weight-% of productBiogenic material1, kg C/declared unit
Aluminium33.9610.5100
Plastics and rubber6.63000
Wood9.43017.174.72
Other metals4.92000
Total54.9410.5117.174.72
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2
Packaging materials
Material nameWeight, kgWeight-% (versus the product)Biogenic material1, kg C/declared unit
Polyethylene stretch film0.010.020
Bubble film0.020.030
Polystyrene0.020.030
Total0.050.080
Note 11 kg biogenic carbon is equivalent to 44/12 kg of CO2

LCA information

EPD based on declared or functional unitDeclared unit
Declared unit and reference flowGL80 front door: 1.23 m x 2.18 m Area: 1 m2
Conversion factor to mass0.05
Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes?
Datasources used for this EPDecoinvent database (general) ecoinvent 3.8 database
LCA SoftwareSimaPro SimaPro 9.3
Additional information about the underlying LCA-based informationThis EPD and the supporting LCA study has been performed by: Forethinking Srl Società Benefit, info@forethinking.com, www.forethinking.com
Version of the EN 15804 reference packageEF Reference Package 3.1
Characterisation methodsCalculations have been done using the EN15804+A2 method and EF 3.1 characterization factors. The estimated impact results are only relative statements which do not indicate the end points of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins or risks. Usage of results from A1-A3 without considering the results of module C is not encouraged.
Technology description including background systemThe front door system under study is a single-leaf door with interior handle. The main components of the front door system of interest are: aluminium, plastics, rubber, wood and other metals.
Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution levelLess than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs

Data quality assessment and reference years

Description of data quality assessment and reference yearsSpecific data used for the manufacturing phase are based on the production year 2024. All background data used in the study are from LCI database and are not older than 5 years. Based on the information provided by the company, raw materials were assumed to be transported with trucks for some raw materials. The real distances were considered for the transport of raw materials to the factory (module A2). The reference period for the LCA calculation is 2024.
Electricity data
Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3
Type of electricity mixResidual electricity mix on the market
Energy sourcesHydro0%
Wind0.43%
Solar6.21%
Biomass0.63%
Geothermal0%
Waste0%
Nuclear4.4%
Natural gas58.22%
Coal22.72%
Oil3.76%
Peat0%
Other3.57%
GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh)0.66 kg CO2 eq./kWh

System boundary

Description of the system boundaryb) Cradle to gate with options, modules C1-C4, module D and with optional modules (A1-A3 + C + D and additional modules).
Excluded modulesYes, there is an excluded module, or there are excluded modules
Justification for the omission of modulesB1-B7 modules are not included in the study as they were optional according to PCR

Declared modules

Product stageConstruction process stageUse stageEnd of life stageBeyond product life cycle
Raw material supplyTransportManufacturingTransport to siteConstruction installationUseMaintenanceRepairReplacementRefurbishmentOperational energy useOperational water useDe-construction demolitionTransportWaste processingDisposalReuse-Recovery-Recycling-potential
ModuleA1A2A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Modules declaredXXXXXNDNDNDNDNDNDNDXXXXX
GeographyEuropeEuropeItalyEuropeEuropeN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobalGlobal
Share of specific data50%--------------
Variation - products0%--------------
Variation - sites0%--------------
DisclaimerThe share of specific/primary data and both variations (products and sites) refer to GWP-GHG results only.

Description of the process flow diagram(s)

The diagram illustrates the main production stages of the aluminium front door produced by Groppalli Srl. The process begins with the supply of raw materials, including aluminium profiles and polyamide bars, followed by mechanical and manual operations such as knurling, coupling, drilling and cutting. The cut profiles are then assembled with brackets to form the sash and frame. The next steps include the installation of the fittings and panels, until the front door is fully assembled. Finally, the product is packaged before being distributed.

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Default scenario

Name of the default scenarioProduct stage, modules A1-A3
Description of the default scenarioModule A1: extraction and processing of raw materials and generation of electricity, steam, and heat from primary energy sources, including their extraction, processing, and transportation; Module A2: transport of raw materials by the manufacturer to the gate of Groppalli production site; Module A3: production of auxiliaries or preliminary products, production of products and co-products, packaging materials production and waste production management.

Module A4: Transport to the building site

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A4Module A4
Brief description of the default scenario in module A4Transport of the finished product to the relevant market
Description of the default scenario in module A4Transport of the finished product to the relevant market
Module A4 informationValueUnit
Distance
75
km

Module A5: Installation in the building

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module A5Module A5
Brief description of the default scenario in module A5Recycling and disposal of the packaging
Description of the default scenario in module A5Recycling and disposal of the packaging

Module C: End-of-life

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module CEnd of life stage
Brief description of the default scenario in module CModules C1-C4
Description of the default scenario in module CModule C1: demolition/deconstruction; Module C2: transport from collection to waste processing and disposal site; Module C3: waste processing (recycling); Module C4: disposal (landfill and incineration) of unrecovered material fractions of waste (not sent for recycling/re-use)
Module C informationValueUnit
Recovery rate for metals (recycling)95
%
Recovery rate for plastics (energy valorization)95
%
Recovery rate for wood (energy valorization)100
%
Metals and plastics to landfill5
%

Module D: Beyond product life cycle

Explanatory name of the default scenario in module DModule D
Brief description of the default scenario in module DModule D: load and benefit due to the reusability of the products
Description of the default scenario in module DModule D reports the environmental burden of recycled scraps generated at the end of life minus that used at the production stage. Scrap inputs to the production stage are subtracted from scrap to be recycled at the end of life with the aim to obtain the net scrap output from the product system. This principle is applied for metals, plastic and wood.
Module D informationValueUnit
Efficiency for materials recycling90
%

Environmental performance

The estimated impact results are only relative statements, which do not indicate the endpoints of the impact categories, exceeding threshold values, safety margins and/or risks.

Mandatory environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - totalGWP-totalkg CO2 eq.1.12E+21.40E-12.35E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+09.31E-21.40E+14.30E-2-5.78E+1
Climate change - fossilGWP-fossilkg CO2 eq.1.13E+21.40E-12.35E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+09.30E-21.03E+14.27E-2-5.68E+1
Climate change - biogenicGWP-biogenickg CO2 eq.-2.40E+01.42E-42.42E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+09.47E-53.70E+02.81E-42.00E-1
Climate change - land use and land-use changeGWP-luluckg CO2 eq.1.30E+05.02E-52.06E-7NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+03.34E-55.90E-33.31E-5-1.16E+0
Ozone depletionODPkg CFC-11 eq.1.20E-53.33E-85.34E-11NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+02.22E-83.46E-73.48E-9-4.61E-6
AcidificationAPmol H+ eq.8.39E-15.83E-45.47E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+03.88E-42.19E-21.99E-4-2.98E-1
Eutrophication aquatic freshwaterEP-freshwaterkg P eq.6.31E-28.69E-67.08E-8NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+05.79E-61.24E-38.55E-6-2.27E-2
Eutrophication aquatic marineEP-marinekg N eq.1.26E-11.78E-44.36E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.18E-45.14E-33.11E-4-5.74E-2
Eutrophication terrestrialEP-terrestrialmol N eq.1.24E+01.94E-32.62E-5NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.29E-35.08E-25.43E-4-4.19E-1
Photochemical ozone formationPOCPkg NMVOC eq.3.95E-16.25E-46.38E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+04.17E-41.45E-21.64E-4-1.56E-1
Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metalsADP-minerals&metals1kg Sb eq.5.14E-33.20E-71.68E-9NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+02.13E-71.74E-46.71E-81.36E-3
Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuelsADP-fossil1MJ, net calorific value1.66E+32.18E+04.54E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.45E+04.12E+14.34E-1-8.72E+2
Water useWDP1m3 world eq. deprived4.42E+17.49E-31.12E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+04.99E-37.29E-11.18E-2-1.40E+1
AcronymsGWP-fossil = Global Warming Potential fossil fuels; GWP-biogenic = Global Warming Potential biogenic; GWP-luluc = Global Warming Potential land use and land use change; ODP = Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer; AP = Acidification potential, Accumulated Exceedance; EP-freshwater = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching freshwater end compartment; EP-marine = Eutrophication potential, fraction of nutrients reaching marine end compartment; EP-terrestrial = Eutrophication potential, Accumulated Exceedance; POCP = Formation potential of tropospheric ozone; ADP-minerals&metals = Abiotic depletion potential for non-fossil resources; ADP-fossil = Abiotic depletion for fossil resources potential; WDP = Water (user) deprivation potential, deprivation-weighted water consumption
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The results of this environmental impact indicator shall be used with care as the uncertainties of these results are high or as there is limited experience with the indicator

Additional mandatory environmental performance indicators

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Climate change - GWP-GHGGWP-GHG1kg CO2 eq.1.16E+21.40E-12.35E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+09.31E-21.05E+14.29E-2-5.80E+1
AcronymsGWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).
Disclaimer 1The GWP-GHG indicator is termed GWP-IOBC/GHG in the ILCD+EPD+ data format. The indicator accounts for all greenhouse gases except biogenic carbon dioxide uptake and emissions and biogenic carbon stored in the product. As such, the indicator is identical to GWP-total except that the CF for biogenic CO2 is set to zero.

Resource use indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
PEREMJ, net calorific value3.86E+22.77E-26.85E+1NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.84E-23.84E+02.66E-2-2.97E+2
PERMMJ, net calorific value6.85E+10.00E+0-6.85E+1NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
PERTMJ, net calorific value4.55E+22.77E-21.74E-4NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.84E-23.84E+02.66E-2-2.97E+2
PENREMJ, net calorific value1.56E+32.18E+04.54E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.45E+01.31E+25.18E+0-8.72E+2
PENRMMJ, net calorific value9.49E+10.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+0-9.02E+1-4.75E+00.00E+0
PENRTMJ, net calorific value1.66E+32.18E+04.54E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.45E+04.12E+14.34E-1-8.72E+2
SMkg6.66E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
RSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
NRSFMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
FWm32.47E+02.40E-43.46E-5NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.60E-42.80E-23.16E-4-2.35E+0
AcronymsPERE = Use of renewable primary energy excluding renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERM = Use of renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PERT = Total use of renewable primary energy resources; PENRE = Use of non-renewable primary energy excluding non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRM = Use of non-renewable primary energy resources used as raw materials; PENRT = Total use of non-renewable primary energy re-sources; SM = Use of secondary material; RSF = Use of renewable secondary fuels; NRSF = Use of non-renewable secondary fuels; FW = Use of net fresh water.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Waste indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
HWDkg8.06E-25.27E-61.44E-8NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+03.51E-69.08E-24.48E-72.06E-2
NHWDkg2.75E+12.04E-11.13E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+01.36E-11.70E+18.89E-1-1.38E+1
RWDkg7.07E-31.47E-51.09E-8NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+09.81E-61.79E-41.78E-6-4.50E-3
AcronymsHWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Output flow indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
CRUkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
MFRkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+01.95E+10.00E+00.00E+0
MERkg0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
EEEMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
EETMJ, net calorific value0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDND0.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+00.00E+0
AcronymsCRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy.
General disclaimerThe results of the end-of-life stage (modules C1-C4) should be considered when using the results of the product stage (modules A1-A3/A1-A5 for services).

Additional environmental information

The recycled content in the product, according to this PCR, excludes pre-consumer scrap. According to ISO 14021:2016, the average recycled content, which includes pre- and post-consumer recycled scrap in the product, is not below 30%. This percentage was obtained by adopting the mass balance method. In fact, it takes into account the average recycled content of aluminium (46%) and the average recycled content of plastics and rubber (31%).

References

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