13 hours ago
- Business
- New Straits Times
Eastern Steel launches Malaysia's first crude steel EPD
KUALA LUMPUR: Eastern Steel Sdn Bhd has introduced Malaysia's first environmental product declaration (EPD) for a crude steel product, supporting manufacturers in meeting rising global sustainability standards.
The initiative was powered by EC Digital, an industrial carbon quantification solutions provider, which recently established a subsidiary in Malaysia to support the region's sustainability goals.
It addresses the growing need for Malaysian manufacturers to meet stringent international standards, including the EU's carbon border adjustment mechanism and supply chain requirements for verifiable certifications based on quantified carbon emissions.
The EPD acts as an environmental nutrition label, presenting complex life cycle assessment (LCA) results in a standardised format.
By quantifying impacts like carbon footprint, water consumption and air pollution based on a verified scientific approach, it provides the transparency essential to combat greenwashing and meet the stringent requirements of green building certifications and global procurement policies.
Beyond supporting national climate goals, Eastern Steel said its adoption of international best practices in LCA and third-party verification is also establishing a transparent governance model for others to follow.
This represents exactly the kind of credible, data-driven action required to support Malaysia's environmental commitments.
Eastern Steel executive director Datuk Tee Choon Hock said in a statement that the company chose the EPD path as it represents the highest standard of transparency.
"The company believes its customers deserve to know the verified environmental footprint of their products.
"This entire process, from the detailed LCA to the final third-party verification, strengthens internal governance and gives partners unwavering confidence in their commitment to sustainable manufacturing," he added.
