Seminar - Sustainable footprints: Integrating life cycle thinking into HVACR design (powered by J2 Innovations & VEAB)

Join us for the afternoon seminar, where leading experts will present concise talks and take part in interactive panel discussions focused on advancing sustainability in the HVACR industry. Part of the #ManufacturingForTomorrow theme, this session invites participants to engage in bold, solutions-oriented dialogue on the future of sustainable product design and innovation.

It will focus on the role of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) in addressing embodied carbon in the building sector. Key topics include measuring and mitigating environmental footprints, upcoming regulatory shifts (EPBD, CPR, Ecodesign), harmonisation of EPDs across Europe, and the need for HVACR-specific Product Category Rules. We’ll also explore methodological challenges (EN 15804, EN 50693, PEF), the rise of digital EPDs, and barriers to scalability, verification, and tool development.