EPD-IES-0031423:001

INSEE Quick Cast

INSEE Quick Cast is a blended hydraulic cement designed for concrete applications requiring rapid strength development and reduced construction time. The product is intended for use in structural and precast concrete elements where early strength gain is required for fast formwork removal and accelerated construction cycles. It is suitable for cast-in-place and precast applications under typical construction conditions, providing adequate workability and consistent mechanical performance.

General information

EPD OwnerSiam City Cement Public Company Limited
Registration numberEPD-IES-0031423:001
EPD typeEPD of a single product from a manufacturer/service provider
StatusValid
Version date2026-07-07
Validity date2031-07-06
Standards conformanceISO 14025:2006, EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021
Geographical scopeVietnam
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 2.0.1) 2.0.1
PCR review was conducted byThe Technical Committee of the International EPD System. See www.environdec.com for a list of members. Review chair: Rob Rouwette (chair), Noa Meron (co-chair). The review panel may be contacted via the Secretariat www.environdec.com/support.
Complementary Product Category Rules (c-PCR)PCR 2019:14-c-PCR-001 Being updated - Cement and building lime (EN 16908) (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

Independent third-party verification of the declaration and data, according to ISO 14025:2006, via
Third-party verifierHüdai Kara (Metsims Sustainability Consulting)
Approved byThe International EPD® System
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 published 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 first-digit version number) 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 identical scope in terms of included life-cycle stages (unless the excluded life-cycle stage is demonstrated to be insignificant); apply identical impact assessment methods (including the same version of characterisation factors); 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 OwnerSiam City Cement Public Company Limited
Contact person nameNguyen Dung
Contact person e-maildungb.nguyen@siamcitycement.com
Organisation addressColumn Tower, 3rd, 10th, 12th Fl. 199 Ratchadapisek Rd., Klongtoey 10110 Bangkok Thailand
LCA PractitionerNguyen Dung, dungb.nguyen@siamcitycement.com

Description of the organisation of the EPD Owner

Siam City Cement Public Company Limited (SCCC) was established in 1969 and began its cement production with the completion of the first cement plant in 1972. In 1977, it was listed on the Thailand Stock Exchange. As one of the largest cement producers in Thailand, SCCC has provided world-class construction materials and services that have been vital to Thailand’s economic growth for more than 50 years. SCCC has successfully implemented a strategy to expand its presence across the South & Southeast Asian regions, including operations in Indonesia, Cambodia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. INSEE Vietnam is a member of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited (SCCC) - known as the leading construction material corporation in the region. The company has more than 700 employees working at 01 Plant, 04 Cement Grinding Stations, and the Head Office in Ho Chi Minh City. Since its establishment in 1994, INSEE Vietnam has become one of the leading manufacturers of cement, construction mortar and providing leading waste management services in the South of Vietnam - Ecocycle. INSEE is proud to provide customers with high-quality, sustainable products and services. All INSEE's cement products have been certified “Green Label” by the Singapore Green Building Council (SGBC) with an international EPD certificate, and are used in many iconic buildings and important infrastructure projects, as well as contrubuting to a multitude of residential and commercial developments. ECOCYCLE has been a key partner with over 250 companies, contributing to the safe co-processing of more than 1,8 million tons of waste since 2007. With the philosophy of "Build for Life", INSEE is continuously creating a world where life is worth living.

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Product information

Product nameINSEE Quick Cast
Product identificationBlended hydraulic cement for rapid strength development in concrete applications. Product name: INSEE Quick Cast. Product category: hydraulic cement for structural and precast concrete requiring accelerated setting and early strength gain. Product classification: EN 197-1: CEM II/B-M Performance classification: ASTM C1157: HE (High Early Strength)
Product descriptionINSEE Quick Cast is a blended hydraulic cement designed for concrete applications requiring rapid strength development and reduced construction time. The product is intended for use in structural and precast concrete elements where early strength gain is required for fast formwork removal and accelerated construction cycles. It is suitable for cast-in-place and precast applications under typical construction conditions, providing adequate workability and consistent mechanical performance.
Product information from external sourcesINSEE Quick Cast is described as a cement designed for applications requiring rapid strength development and efficient construction processes. The product is indicated to support early strength gain, reduced setting time and improved productivity in concrete applications. It is suitable for precast elements and construction works where shortened construction cycles are required. Official product information is available on the INSEE Vietnam website. https://www.siamcitycement.com/vietnam/en/products/607-Cement
Technical purpose of productINSEE Quick Cast is intended for use as a hydraulic binder in precast and cast-in-place concrete applications requiring high early strength development. The product is designed to enable early formwork removal and faster handling of concrete elements, and is suitable for precast elements such as pipes, culverts, spun piles, beams, columns, blocks and prestressed concrete components. INSEE Quick Cast is a blended hydraulic cement classified as CEM II/B-M according to EN 197-1 and HE (High Early Strength) according to ASTM C1157. The product is designed for structural and precast concrete applications requiring accelerated strength development and rapid formwork removal.
Manufacturing or service provision descriptionINSEE Quick Cast cement is produced through an industrial process comprising raw material preparation, clinker production and cement grinding. Limestone and other raw materials are extracted, crushed and processed into raw meal, which is homogenised and fed into a kiln system. The raw meal undergoes preheating, calcination and sintering in a rotary kiln to form clinker. The clinker is subsequently cooled and ground together with gypsum and supplementary cementitious materials to produce the final cement product. The manufacturing process includes the use of fuels, electricity and auxiliary materials, as well as process emissions and internal material handling. The finished cement is supplied in bulk or bagged form for concrete production.
Material propertiesVolumetric mass density: 1500 kg/m3
Volumetric mass density:
1500 kg/m3
Manufacturing siteSiam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. Hon Chong Cement Plant Kien Luong Commune, An Giang Province 91606 An Giang Viet Nam
Manufacturing site 2Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. Thi Vai Grinding Station Phu My 1 Zone, Phu My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City 78706 Ho Chi Minh Viet Nam
Manufacturing site 3Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. Hiep Phuoc Grinding Station A1 Lot, Hiep Phuoc Zone, Hiep Phuoc Commune, Ho Chi Minh City 73208 Ho Chi Minh Viet Nam
Manufacturing site 4Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. Nhon Trach Grinding Station Ong Keo Zone, Dai Phuoc Commune, Dong Nai Province 76259 Dong Nai Province Viet Nam
UN CPC code3744. Portland cement, aluminous cement, slag cement and similar hydraulic cements, except in the form of clinkers
Geographical scopeVietnam
Geographical scope descriptionThe environmental performance results presented in this EPD are representative of cement production in Vietnam, based on site-specific primary data collected from Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. production facilities located in Southern Vietnam. The LCA model reflects local raw material sourcing, energy supply conditions and manufacturing technologies under Vietnamese operating conditions. The results are valid for the geographical context of Vietnam and may not be directly applicable to other regions with different production conditions or energy mixes. The results represent a production-weighted average of the included sites. All sites are within ±10% variation in GWP results, in accordance with PCR requirements.
Actual or technical lifespanNot applicable. year(s)

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Technical characteristics and performance

c-PCR-001: Cement and building lime

Product nameProduct type / classificationUN CPC codeApplicable standard / specificationDeclared use / product categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType category
INSEE Quick CastHigh early strength blended hydraulic cement3744 – Hydraulic cementEN 197-1 | CEM II/B-M; ASTM C1157 | HECement for precast and fast-track construction with rapid strength gain.

Technical performance

Product nameMain applicationStrength developmentWorkabilityDurability performanceTypical useType categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType categoryType category
INSEE Quick CastPrecast concrete and fast-track construction applicationsHigh early strength development enabling rapid demoulding and accelerated construction cyclesSuitable workability for precast and cast-in-place concrete with controlled setting behaviorSuitable durability performance for structural concrete under standard exposure conditionsPrecast elements and fast-track infrastructure applications

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 nameMass, kgPost-consumer recycled material, mass-% of productBiogenic material, mass-% of productBiogenic material1, kg C/declared unit
Portland clinker664
Anhydrites, natural43
Limestone, crushed122
FlyAsh & Slag171
Total1000000
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 flowINSEE Quick Cast Mass: 1000 kg
Conversion factor to mass1
Are infrastructure or capital goods included in any upstream, core or downstream processes?
Datasources used for this EPDecoinvent database (general) ecoinvent 3.10 database
LCA SoftwareGCCA Industry EPD Tool Version 5.2
Additional information about the underlying LCA-based information
The life cycle assessment was performed using the GCCA Industry EPD Tool for Cement and Concrete, version 5.2 (International version). The underlying LCA-based information includes the tool’s model structure, background datasets, default parameters, emission factors and characterization factors as documented in the tool. The assessment covers modules A1–A3 for the declared unit of 1 tonne of product.
Version of the EN 15804 reference packageEF Reference Package 3.1
Characterisation methodsEnvironmental impacts were characterised in accordance with EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 using EF 3.1 characterisation factors from the EN 15804 reference package.
Technology description including background systemThe product is produced at the Thi Vai Grinding Station through cement grinding and blending processes. The A1–A3 system boundary covers upstream supply of clinker, supplementary cementitious materials, sulphate carriers and additives, transport to the grinding plant, and cement manufacturing up to the factory gate. Manufacturing at Thi Vai includes receipt and quality control of incoming materials, material storage, controlled proportioning, cement grinding, blending, finished cement storage in silos, packing and dispatch in bulk or bagged form. Clinker production is not carried out at the Thi Vai Grinding Station. Clinker is modelled as an upstream input using the default clinker dataset embedded in the GCCA Industry EPD Tool v5.2. Background datasets for electricity, fuels, transport and upstream materials were sourced from the GCCA tool.
Scrap (recycled material) inputs contribution levelLess than 10% of the GWP-GHG results in modules A1-A3 come from scrap inputs
Scrap (recycled material) inputs data
Material scrap nameMaterial scrap value
Slag, granulated, without drying125, kg CO2 eq./tonne
The share of the total scrap input that was assumed to come with an environmental burden100%

Data quality assessment

Description of data quality assessment and reference yearsPrimary data for the declared product were collected for the reference year 2025 and are representative in terms of technology, geography and time. Secondary background data were obtained from the GCCA Industry EPD Tool for Cement and Concrete, version 5.2 (International version). Data quality, model structure and background datasets are documented in the User Guide, LCA Model, LCA Database and Verification Report of the tool. The tool has been independently verified within the International EPD® System and is aligned with PCR 2019:14, c-PCR-001, c-PCR-003 and the General Programme Instructions.
Data quality assessment
Process nameSource typeSourceReference yearData categoryShare of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3
A1–A3 production dataPrimary dataINSEE production data202585%
Background datasetsSecondary dataGCCA Industry EPD Tool v5.2202515%
Total share of primary data, of GWP-GHG results for A1-A3100%
The share of primary data is calculated based on GWP-GHG results. It is a simplified indicator for data quality that supports the use of more primary data to increase the representativeness of and comparability between EPDs. Note that the indicator does not capture all relevant aspects of data quality and is not comparable across product categories.
Comment on the data sources and other information in the tablePrimary data are based on site-specific operational data collected from INSEE Vietnam production facilities for the reference year 2025. Secondary data are sourced from the GCCA Industry EPD Tool v5.2 (International version), including background datasets for electricity, fuels and upstream processes. The combination of primary and secondary data ensures consistency, completeness and representativeness of the LCA results.
Electricity data
Electricity used in the manufacturing process in A3 (A5 for services)
Type of electricity mixResidual electricity mix on the market
Energy sourcesHydro32.6%
Wind4.1%
Solar7.7%
Biomass0%
Geothermal0%
Waste0%
Nuclear0%
Natural gas6.2%
Coal46.2%
Oil0%
Peat0%
Other3.2%
GWP-GHG intensity (kg CO2 eq./kWh)0.66 kg CO2 eq./kWh
Method used to calculate residual electricity mixElectricity used in A3 was modelled using the residual electricity mix dataset embedded in the GCCA Industry EPD Tool v5.2 (International version). The GWP-GHG intensity is 6.64E-1 kg CO₂-eq./kWh. No supplier-specific or contractual electricity is applied. The residual electricity generation mix applied in the LCA is presented in the corresponding electricity mix table. No on-site WHR electricity is applied for grinding stations.
CO2 uptake associated with carbonation and its assumptions
Production stage (module A)Excluded
Use stage (module B)Excluded
End-of-Life stage (module C)Excluded
Beyond product life cycle (Module D)Excluded

System boundary

Description of the system boundaryd) Cradle to gate (A1-A3).
Excluded modulesYes, there is an excluded module, or there are excluded modules
Justification for the omission of modulesOnly modules A1–A3 are declared. Module A2 covers the transport of raw materials, fuels and auxiliary materials to the production plant, based on 2025 transport data and modelled using the GCCA Industry EPD Tool v5.2. Modules A4–A5, B1–B7, C1–C4 and D are excluded as they are outside the cradle-to-gate scope and depend on project-specific scenarios.

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 declaredXXXNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
GeographyVietnamVietnamVietnamN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Share of specific data90%--------------
Variation - products10%--------------
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 process flow diagram presents the A1–A3 product system and the system boundary up to the factory gate. Module A1 covers raw material extraction or sourcing, quarrying, crushing, sampling, storage, pre-blending, raw meal grinding and homogenisation. Module A2 covers transport of raw materials, fuels, additives and other inputs to the production site, including clinker transfer to grinding plants where applicable. Module A3 covers clinker and cement manufacturing, including raw meal feeding, preheating, calcination, fuel preparation, clinker formation in the rotary kiln at approximately 1,450°C, clinker cooling, clinker storage, cement grinding, cement silo storage, packing and dispatch. The diagram also includes internal material handling, electricity and fuel use, direct emissions, AFR co-processing and WHR electricity where applicable. End-of-waste is not applicable.

Process flow diagram(s) related images

Default scenario

Name of the default scenarioCradle-to-gate scenario
Description of the default scenarioThe default scenario represents the cradle-to-gate production of INSEE Quick Cast in Vietnam, based on site-specific primary data for the reference year 2025. The declared system boundary covers modules A1–A3, including raw material supply, transport to the production plant and manufacturing processes up to the factory gate.

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.5.97E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Climate change - fossilGWP-fossilkg CO2 eq.5.96E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Climate change - biogenicGWP-biogenickg CO2 eq.1.20E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Climate change - land use and land-use changeGWP-luluckg CO2 eq.3.60E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Ozone depletionODPkg CFC-11 eq.9.09E-7NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
AcidificationAPmol H+ eq.1.61E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Eutrophication aquatic freshwaterEP-freshwaterkg P eq.2.92E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Eutrophication aquatic marineEP-marinekg N eq.1.98E-1NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Eutrophication terrestrialEP-terrestrialmol N eq.4.69E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Photochemical ozone formationPOCPkg NMVOC eq.1.25E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Depletion of abiotic resources - minerals and metalsADP-minerals&metals1kg Sb eq.2.47E-3NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Depletion of abiotic resources - fossil fuelsADP-fossil1MJ, net calorific value2.57E+3NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Water useWDP1m3 world eq. deprived1.57E+1NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
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
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.5.97E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
AcronymsGWP-GHG = Global warming potential greenhouse gas.
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.

Additional voluntary environmental performance indicators according to EN 15804

Impact categoryIndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
Particulate matter emissionsPMDisease incidence1.34E-5NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Ionizing radiation - human healthIRP1kBq U235 eq.1.86E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Eco-toxicity - freshwaterETP-fw2CTUe1.86E+3NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Human toxicity - cancer effectsHTP-c2CTUh5.14E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Human toxicity - non-cancer effectsHTP-nc2CTUh1.13E-6NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
Land-use related impacts/soil qualitySQP2Dimensionless5.01E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
AcronymsPM = Potential incidence of disease due to particulate matter emissions; IRP = Potential human exposure efficiency relative to U235; ETP-fw = Potential comparative toxic unit for ecosystems; HTP-c = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; HTP-nc = Potential comparative toxic unit for humans; SQP = Potential soil quality index.
Disclaimer 1This impact category deals mainly with the eventual impact of low dose ionizing radiation on human health of the nuclear fuel cycle. It does not consider effects due to possible nuclear accidents, occupational exposure nor due to radioactive waste disposal in underground facilities. Potential ionizing radiation from the soil, from radon and from some construction materials is also not measured by this indicator.
Disclaimer 2The 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.

Resource use indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
PEREMJ, net calorific value1.86E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
PERMMJ, net calorific value0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
PERTMJ, net calorific value1.86E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
PENREMJ, net calorific value2.57E+3NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
PENRMMJ, net calorific value0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
PENRTMJ, net calorific value2.57E+3NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
SMkg1.77E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
RSFMJ, net calorific value2.58E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
NRSFMJ, net calorific value3.69E+2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
FWm35.35E-1NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
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.

Waste indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
HWDkg5.41E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
NHWDkg1.10E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
RWDkg2.62E-2NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
AcronymsHWD = Hazardous waste disposed; NHWD = Non-hazardous waste disposed; RWD = Radioactive waste disposed.

Output flow indicators according to EN 15804

IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4D
CRUkg0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
MFRkg0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
MERkg0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
EEEMJ, net calorific value0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
EETMJ, net calorific value0.00E+0NDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDNDND
AcronymsCRU = Components for re-use; MFR = Materials for recycling; MER = Materials for energy recovery; EEE = Exported electrical energy; EET = Exported thermal energy.

Additional environmental information

Instructions for product use

INSEE Quick Cast cement shall be stored in dry conditions and handled in accordance with applicable standards and good construction practices. Proper storage and handling are essential to maintain product quality and performance.

Durability of the product

The durability of concrete produced using INSEE Quick Cast cement depends on the mix design, construction practices, curing conditions and exposure environment. When properly applied, the product contributes to durable concrete structures with stable mechanical performance and reduced permeability.

Recycling and end-of-life information

At the end of life of concrete structures, demolition waste may be processed and reused as recycled aggregates in construction applications, subject to local regulations and technical requirements.

Disposal information

Unused cement and packaging materials shall be disposed of in accordance with applicable local waste management regulations. Bulk cement is supplied without packaging.

Environmental management and initiatives

Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. operates integrated management systems certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001 and ISO 45001, ensuring continuous improvement in quality, environmental performance, energy efficiency and occupational health and safety.

Version 001 – Initial standalone EPD issue, following the transition from INSEE Vietnam’s first-in-Vietnam portfolio-based EPD registration No. S-P-03747, issued on 2021-08-17, covering the full clinker and cement product portfolio, to individual product EPDs.

The company implements resource efficiency and emission reduction measures, including:

1. Use of supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) such as slag and fly ash to reduce clinker content

2. Co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials (AFR) in cement kilns

3. Waste Heat Recovery (WHR) system to reduce electricity consumption

4. Continuous monitoring and optimisation of process emissions and energy use

These initiatives contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with cement production.

These initiatives contribute to reducing environmental impacts associated with cement production and support the responsible manufacture of INSEE Quick Cast for precast concrete applications.

Additional social and economic information

Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd., operating under the INSEE brand, is part of Siam City Cement Public Company Limited (SCCC), a leading regional construction materials company in Southeast Asia.

INSEE Vietnam employs more than 700 employees across its production and distribution network in Southern Vietnam. The company contributes to local economic development through:

+ Direct employment and workforce development

+ Engagement with local suppliers and contractors

+ Support for infrastructure and construction sector growth

The company applies structured supply chain management practices and corporate policies addressing:

+ Occupational health and safety

+ Responsible sourcing and procurement

+ Ethical business conduct and compliance

INSEE Vietnam also actively supports community engagement and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including:

+ Education and training programmes

+ Environmental awareness campaigns

+ Community development projects in local operating areas

Through its ESG commitments, the company integrates environmental, social and governance principles into its business operations and long-term development strategy.

Abbreviations

General abbreviations

  • EN – European Standard
  • ISO – International Organization for Standardization
  • EPD – Environmental Product Declaration
  • LCA – Life Cycle Assessment
  • LCIA – Life Cycle Impact Assessment
  • PCR – Product Category Rules
  • c-PCR – Complementary Product Category Rules
  • GCCA – Global Cement and Concrete Association
  • CPC – Central Product Classification
  • SVHC – Substances of Very High Concern
  • ND – Not Declared

Environmental impact indicators (EN 15804)

  • GWP – Global Warming Potential
  • GWP-fossil – Global Warming Potential (fossil)
  • GWP-biogenic – Global Warming Potential (biogenic)
  • GWP-luluc – Global Warming Potential (land use and land use change)
  • ODP – Ozone Depletion Potential
  • AP – Acidification Potential
  • EP-freshwater – Eutrophication Potential (freshwater)
  • EP-marine – Eutrophication Potential (marine)
  • EP-terrestrial – Eutrophication Potential (terrestrial)
  • POCP – Photochemical Ozone Creation Potential
  • ADP – Abiotic Depletion Potential
  • WDP – Water Deprivation Potential

Resource use indicators

  • PERE – Renewable primary energy excluding raw materials
  • PERM – Renewable primary energy used as raw materials
  • PERT – Total renewable primary energy
  • PENRE – Non-renewable primary energy excluding raw materials
  • PENRM – Non-renewable primary energy used as raw materials
  • PENRT – Total non-renewable primary energy
  • SM – Secondary materials
  • RSF – Renewable secondary fuels
  • NRSF – Non-renewable secondary fuels
  • FW – Net freshwater use

Cement-related abbreviations

  • OPC – Ordinary Portland Cement
  • SCM – Supplementary Cementitious Materials
  • IQC - INSEE Quick Cast

References

a) EPD International AB. General Programme Instructions for the International EPD® System, Version 5.0.1, Stockholm, Sweden, 2025.

b) PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2), Version 2.0.1, The International EPD® System.

c) c-PCR-001 Cement and building limes (EN 16908), Version 1.0.0, The International EPD® System.

d) EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021. Sustainability of construction works – Environmental product declarations – Core rules for the product category of construction products.

e) ISO 14025:2006. Environmental labels and declarations — Type III environmental declarations — Principles and procedures.

f) ISO 14040:2006. Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework.

g) ISO 14044:2006. Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Requirements and guidelines.

h) GCCA (Global Cement and Concrete Association). GCCA Industry EPD Tool for Cement and Concrete, Version 5.2.

i) Ecoinvent Association. Ecoinvent database, Version 3.10.

j) Department of Climate Change – Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), Vietnam. National grid emission factor for electricity, 2023.

k) Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) and European Cement Research Academy (ECRA). Cement CO₂ and Energy Protocol, Version 3.1.

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m) Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. Internal production data and operational information for the reference year 2025.

Version history

Version 001: 2026-07-07

Initial issue of this Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for INSEE Quick Cast cement. The declaration has been prepared in accordance with EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 and PCR 2019:14, using site-specific primary production data and relevant background datasets for the declared reference year. It covers a single cement product manufactured by Siam City Cement (Vietnam) Ltd. and constitutes the first standalone EPD for INSEE Quick Cast, developed following the transition from the previous portfolio-based EPD for clinker and cement products published within the International EPD® System.

Initial standalone EPD issue, developed from the transition of the former portfolio-based EPD registration No. S-P-03747 issued on 2021-08-17 for INSEE Vietnam clinker and cement products.