Ellis is proud to announce that they are the first company to achieve an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for stainless steel cable cleats. This achievement highlights Ellis’ dedication to sustainability, providing customers with verified environmental impact data for its products across their lifecycle, including metrics such as global warming potential and resource depletion.
The EPD certification sets a new benchmark for environmental transparency in the cable management industry. By offering clear, comparable information about the ecological footprint of their products, Ellis supports its customers in making informed, eco-conscious decisions, furthering global decarbonisation efforts.
This EPD is created in accordance with the rigorous standards of EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930, providing a comprehensive life-cycle assessment (LCA) of their products' environmental impact.
Independently Verified for Accuracy and Transparency
The EPD has been produced in partnership with the EPD Hub and is independently verified to ensure the methodology is sound, the data is representative, and the entire document adheres to the strict guidelines of EN 15804+A2 & ISO 14025 / ISO 21930.
Benefits for Stakeholders
The Stainless Steel Cable Cleats EPD is an average EPD encompassing four of the company's most popular product ranges: Vulcan+, Emperor, Flexi-Strap, and Colossus. This valuable resource empowers their:
- Suppliers: To make informed decisions about their own environmental impact.
- Customers: To understand the environmental footprint of their projects.
- Distributors: To enhance their environmental reporting and sustainability efforts.
In a strategic move to strengthen its commitment to environmental responsibility, Ellis has appointed Sonia Villalobos as its new Environmental Engineer. Sonia recently completed an MSc in Corporate Sustainability and Environmental Management from the University of York and brings a wealth of experience in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) compliance, having worked across several high-risk industries in Mexico and the UK. Sonia’s role will focus on monitoring and reducing Ellis’ environmental impact, with the goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Her work will involve optimising processes, developing sustainable materials, and embedding sustainability practices across the company.
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“Achieving the EPD for stainless steel cable cleats is a significant step in our sustainability journey. With Sonia Villalobos joining us as Environmental Engineer, we are confident that we can continue to lead by example, not just in the quality of our products but also in our commitment to reducing our environmental impact.” - Danny Macfarlane, Managing Director at Ellis Patents.
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