NS BlueScope Vietnam publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)

This milestone further solidifies NS BlueScope Vietnam's role as a trusted partner in the green building industry while continuing to affirm its strong commitment to sustainability and ESG practices.

An EPD is a comprehensive, third-party verified document that discloses standardised information about a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle - from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal.

Developed in accordance with EN 15804+A2 and ISO 14025, each EPD is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), independently verified by an accredited third party and registered under the EPD International System.

For businesses pursuing sustainability or aiming for green building certifications, EPDs offers a credible basis for selecting materials with lower environmental impacts – supporting responsible sourcing and carbon-reduction efforts.

In the context of Vietnam’s strong commitment to sustainability, green building standards such as LEED, LOTUS, EDGE, GRESB, and Green Mark are becoming increasingly prevalent.

Using materials with verified environmental transparency – such as NS BlueScope Vietnam’s alloy-coated steel products – helps investors meet higher green certification standards and reduces the risk of greenwashing.

In addition, the use of EPD-certified materials allows for more accurate assessment of environmental and life cycle costs, enabling more efficient long-term planning and driving both economic performance and sustainable outcomes.

NS BlueScope Vietnam’s EPDs are now publicly accessible through the EPD International System’s online library.

"Publishing our EPDs shows the strength of our commitment to sustainability and aligns with the ESG standards set by ResponsibleSteel," said Vo Minh Nhut, country president of NS BlueScope Vietnam.

"It underscores our role as a trusted partner to the green building industry by providing high-quality coated and painted steel products driven by advanced technology and innovation. This also continues to affirm our position as one of the steel brands in Vietnam to implement ESG practices," he added.

NS BlueScope Vietnam is the first alloy-coated steel manufacturer in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve ResponsibleSteel site certification – a globally recognised standard for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in the steel industry.

The company has also received additional green recognition, including Singapore Green Building Product certification and LEED Gold certifications for its green office buildings.

Concurrently, NS BlueScope Vietnam's strategic product lines – COLORBOND steel and ZINCALUME steel, incorporate advanced technologies applied in numerous large-scale projects nationwide.

These include ACTIVATE alloy coated technology for exceptional corrosion resistance, ensuring superior longevity and resilience for a wide range of applications, and THERMATECH solar reflectance technology to help reduce roof temperatures and enable more energy-efficient buildings.

NS BlueScope Vietnam is trusted for its high-quality coated and painted steel products with advanced technology and innovation, partnering to create some of the most beautiful, essential and enduring buildings and structures, contributing to nation building and sustainability in Vietnam.

Operating in Southeast Asia and the west coast of North America, NS BlueScope is a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel, with more than 2,500 employees across 30 sites in six countries.

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