Emidat, a data business located in Munich, is using a software platform to automate Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certifications, revolutionising the sustainability landscape of the construction industry. Since real estate and construction account for over 40% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions, reliable environmental reporting is essential to lowering this impact. Construction materials’ lifespan impact is measured by EPDs from manufacturing to disposal, although producing them is typically expensive and time-consuming for producers. This procedure is automated by Emidat’s platform, which reduces the time it takes to produce EPDs from up to a year to a week and lowers costs from about €15,000 to as little as €50.
Lisa Oberaigner, the CEO of Emidat, says that their platform integrates with product data systems via API, Excel, or BIM, making data intake easier for manufacturers. Manufacturers may now more easily monitor, report, and validate the environmental effect of their products in a format that is compliant with EU regulations thanks to this simplified approach. Emidat’s certified data layer may help businesses comply more effectively and compete on sustainability as the European Union’s Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is scheduled to mandate environmental statements in 2024.
Emidat’s method directly assists large manufacturers, which is a significant departure from conventional solutions meant for architects and project developers. Over 25 clients have already been acquired using this strategy, which has also recorded data on 150,000 building products, ranging from roofing materials to concrete. Through the development of a comprehensive database that incorporates AI-powered analysis and industry standards, Emidat enables manufacturers to set themselves apart on environmental performance.
With a recent seed funding round of €4 million, Emidat hopes to transform the industry by creating an ecosystem that makes it simple for project developers and manufacturers to use sustainable materials. With the growing global need for sustainable construction, this standardized reporting format might position the startup as a leading platform for environmental impact data.