Sampyo P&C Obtains 'Environmental Product Declaration Stage 2 Certification' for Ultra-High Strength PHC Piles

Sampyo P&C held an event on the 3rd at the Jecheon plant to celebrate obtaining low-carbon certification for ultra-high-strength PHC piles. Executives, including Yuil Wook, Executive Director of Sampyo P&C (sixth from the left), and Jeon Huntae, Executive Director of POSCO Construction (seventh from the left), are taking a commemorative photo.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Jonghwa] Sampyo P&C announced on the 10th that its ultra-high-strength PHC piles, jointly developed with POSCO Engineering & Construction, have become the first in the industry to obtain the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Phase 2 Low Carbon Certification.

The Environmental Product Declaration certification system, operated by the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute under the Ministry of Environment, quantitatively indicates the environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle of products and services, including raw material extraction, production, transportation and distribution, usage, and disposal. Among the seven major environmental impact labels such as carbon footprint, it operates with Phase 1 EPD certification and Phase 2 Low Carbon Certification, which requires a reduction of carbon emissions by more than 3.3%. Notably, Phase 2 Low Carbon certified products have been included in the scope of green products following the 2020 amendment to the Act on the Promotion of Purchase of Green Products, and demand for eco-friendly products is expected to increase in the future.

PHC piles are ultra-high-strength concrete piles used for the foundation construction of apartments and buildings. The ultra-high-strength PHC piles that obtained the low carbon certification this time are characterized by significantly increased compressive strength while reducing carbon emissions. The compressive strength of the low carbon ultra-high-strength PHC piles is 110 MPa, higher than the general PHC piles (80 MPa), making it an eco-friendly product that drastically reduces carbon emissions. Additionally, due to their excellent load-bearing capacity, they ensure structural safety and allow for a reduction in the number of piles used, which can shorten construction periods and reduce costs.

With the expanded application of low carbon certified products, it is expected to contribute to additional points in green building certification for clients and to ESG management. Sampyo P&C has been leading the industry since developing the first ultra-high-strength piles domestically in 2011, and is currently expanding the application of the low carbon ultra-high-strength PHC piles developed together with Sampyo Technology Research Institute, POSCO Engineering & Construction, Yuseong Tech, Dongnam Enterprise, and Greeners to major construction sites.

Sampyo P&C plans to take a leading role in managing carbon emissions from buildings going forward. A Sampyo P&C official stated, "With this low carbon product certification, we can proactively respond to the rapidly changing market environment and participate in the global trend of reducing carbon emissions," adding, "We will continue to strive to practice ESG management through securing eco-friendly technologies and developing products."

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