ISO 13315-2:2025
(Main)Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures - Part 2: System boundary and inventory data
Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures - Part 2: System boundary and inventory data
This document provides a general framework, principles and requirements related to the determination of system boundaries and the acquisition of inventory data necessary for conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete, precast concrete and concrete structures. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with, and following the principles set out in ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 and ISO 21931-2. Where deviation occurs, this document takes precedence.
Management environnemental du béton et des structures en béton — Partie 2: Limite du système et données d'inventaire
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ISO 13315-2:2025 - Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures - Part 2: System boundary and inventory data provides a structured framework for defining system boundaries and collecting life cycle inventory (LCI) data when performing life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete, precast concrete and concrete structures. Intended to be used alongside ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930 and ISO 21931 series, this second edition refines data requirements and explicitly addresses topics such as CO2 absorption by concrete and additional materials/work stages.
Keywords: ISO 13315-2, system boundary, inventory data, LCA for concrete, life cycle inventory, environmental management, concrete structures.
Key technical topics and requirements
- System boundary definition: Rules to demarcate the assessment scope so comparisons are consistent across alternatives. Emphasis on maintaining the same boundary for comparative LCAs.
- Constituent materials: Inventory categories and data needs for cement, additions, admixtures, aggregates and other materials.
- Reinforcement and formwork: Data requirements for reinforcing/prestressing steel, formwork, falsework and construction machinery.
- Production and execution stages: Inventory data for concrete production, precast manufacturing, on-site concreting, earthworks, and construction activities.
- Use and end-of-life phases: Inputs/outputs for operation, maintenance, demolition, intermediate treatment and final disposal, including waste and emissions accounting.
- Inventory data principles: Guidance on unit-based inventory data, inputs (resources, energy, materials), outputs (products, by-products, emissions, wastes) and the data collection boundary.
- Critical review and data storage: Requirements for documenting, reviewing and storing LCI data for transparency and reproducibility.
- Conformity rules: Where deviations occur between referenced environmental standards, ISO 13315-2:2025 takes precedence for concrete-related assessments.
Practical applications
- Perform consistent LCAs of concrete mixes, precast elements and full structures for environmental impact comparison.
- Prepare environmental product declarations (EPDs) or Type III declarations for concrete products.
- Support design optimization and material selection to reduce embodied carbon and resource use.
- Inform sustainable procurement, regulatory compliance and infrastructure lifecycle planning.
- Provide standardized inventory data for sustainability consultants, LCA practitioners and researchers.
Who should use this standard
- Structural and civil engineers, precast manufacturers, concrete suppliers
- LCA practitioners, environmental consultants and sustainability teams
- Architects, infrastructure owners, contractors and procurement authorities
- Standards bodies and policymakers working on construction-sector environmental policy
Related standards
- ISO 14040 / ISO 14044 (LCA principles and requirements)
- ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1, ISO 21931-2 (construction product/building LCAs)
- ISO 13315-1 (general principles for concrete environmental management)
- ISO 14025, ISO 14050, ISO 20915
ISO 13315-2:2025 is a practical reference for anyone needing robust, comparable life cycle inventory data and system boundary rules specific to concrete and concrete structures.
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International
Standard
ISO 13315-2
Second edition
Environmental management for
2025-01
concrete and concrete structures —
Part 2:
System boundary and inventory data
Management environnemental du béton et des structures
en béton —
Partie 2: Limite du système et données d'inventaire
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Contents Page
Foreword .iv
Introduction .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 1
3 Terms and definitions . 1
4 System boundary . 2
4.1 General .2
4.2 Constituents .2
4.2.1 Cement .2
4.2.2 Additions and admixtures .4
4.2.3 Aggregate .5
4.2.4 Other materials .7
4.3 Reinforcing and prestressing steel.7
4.4 Formwork, falsework and machinery .8
4.5 Concrete .9
4.6 Precast concrete . .10
4.7 Execution of concrete structures .11
4.7.1 Composing items .11
4.7.2 Earthwork and foundation work . 12
4.7.3 Formwork . 12
4.7.4 Reinforcement work . 12
4.7.5 Concreting work . 13
4.7.6 Waste treatment . 13
4.8 Use of concrete structures . 13
4.8.1 Composing items . 13
4.8.2 Operation .14
4.8.3 Maintenance and remedial activity .14
4.9 End phase of concrete and concrete structures .14
4.9.1 Composing items .14
4.9.2 Demolition work .14
4.9.3 Intermediate treatment . 15
4.9.4 Final disposal .16
5 Inventory data . 17
5.1 General .17
5.2 Constituents .18
5.2.1 Cement .18
5.2.2 Additions and admixtures .19
5.2.3 Aggregate . 20
5.2.4 Other materials .21
5.3 Reinforcing and prestressing steel.21
5.4 Formwork, falsework and machinery . 22
5.5 Production of concrete . 23
5.6 Execution of concrete structures .24
5.7 Use of concrete structures . 25
5.8 End phase of concrete and concrete structures . 26
6 Critical review and its storage .27
Bibliography .28
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Foreword
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 71, Concrete, reinforced concrete and pre-
stressed concrete, Subcommittee SC 8, Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 13315-2:2014), which has been technically
revised.
The main changes are as follows:
— relevant ISO standards were cited;
— materials and work that were omitted in each life cycle stage were added;
— the absorption of CO by concrete was taken into account.
A list of all parts in the ISO 13315 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
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Introduction
Concrete is a material that is indispensable for the construction of infrastructure including civil structures
and buildings. Massive amounts of resources are used for construction of this infrastructure and large
amounts of concrete waste are generated when these structures are demolished. Concrete can therefore
be regarded as a material having a critical impact on the formation of a recycling-based society from the
aspect of not only resource consumption but also future waste generation. Meanwhile, a significant amount
of CO , a greenhouse gas, is discharged from activities related to architecture and civil engineering. Various
documents indicate that the concrete sector is emitting 5 % to 10 % of the global CO by producing and
conveying cement and concrete and by construction of concrete structures. On the other hand, concrete
can absorb CO . Concrete, therefore, plays an important role in solving recycling and global warming
problems. Consideration is given to the emission of air pollutants, noise, vibration, and other impacts
during transportation of constituent materials and concrete, and construction and demolition of concrete
structures.
Application of optimum environmental impact-mitigating techniques and use of environmentally conscious
products are important issues for concrete structures at each stage of their life cycle: the production of
cement and aggregate, the production and transportation of concrete, and the construction, use, and
demolition of concrete structures. To meet these requirements, the environmental impacts resulting from
different concretes as well as the structural forms, using life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) and life cycle
assessment (LCA) are compared. LCI and LCA are conducted under the same conditions. In other words,
it is important to clearly define a range of time and space for assessment, and quantitatively grasp the
types and amounts of resources, energy, constituents, and components input into the range, as well as the
products and structures output as a result of activities within the range, and also the by-products, waste,
and other releases discharged. As shown in Figure 1, the boundary between the system under assessment
and the outer region is referred to as ‘system boundary,’ and the input/output data transferred between the
assessment system and the outer region is referred to as ‘inventory data.’ When conducting LCI and LCA,
a system boundary is defined, and inventory data are quantitatively developed. This document provides
fundamental rules for defining system boundaries and acquiring inventory data. The ISO 13315 series
including this document provides specifications for concrete and ensures consistency with the existing
environmental ISO 14000 series, ISO 15392, ISO 21930, etc.
Figure 1 — System boundary and inventory data
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International Standard ISO 13315-2:2025(en)
Environmental management for concrete and concrete
structures —
Part 2:
System boundary and inventory data
1 Scope
This document provides a general framework, principles and requirements related to the determination of
system boundaries and the acquisition of inventory data necessary for conducting a life cycle assessment
(LCA) of concrete, precast concrete and concrete structures.
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with, and following the principles set out in ISO 14040,
ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 and ISO 21931-2. Where deviation occurs, this document takes precedence.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 13315-1, Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures — Part 1: General principles
ISO 14025, Environmental labels and declarations — Type III environmental declarations — Principles and
procedures
ISO 14050, Environmental management — Vocabulary
ISO 20915, Life cycle inventory calculation methodology for steel products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 13315-1 and ISO 14050 and the
following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
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3.1
data collection boundary
boundary between the region, within which data is collected, and another region
3.2
input
resources, energy, materials or components which enter a product system
3.3
inventory data
set of items that should be considered in a life cycle assessment (LCA) and the corresponding quantitative
measurements
3.4
life cycle inventory analysis
phase of a life cycle assessment (LCA) involving the compilation and quantification of inputs and outputs, for
a given product system throughout its life cycle
3.5
output
products, by-products, emissions to air and water, wastes and other releases which leave a product system
3.6
system boundary
boundary between the system under assessment and the outer region, specifying which unit processes are
part of a product system
3.7
unit-based inventory data
inventory data per unit quantity in time, mass, length, area, volume, etc.
4 System boundary
4.1 General
When conducting an LCA of concrete or a concrete structure, its system boundary shall be demarcated.
Demarcation of a system boundary means defining the range of consideration for the assessment. For
comparison among multiple alternatives, the system boundary shall be the same for all alternatives. When
the acquisition of inventory data is difficult or cost-constrained, the target data can be excluded from the
system boundary, but the exclusion should be expressly indicated.
For system boundary demarcation, the life cycle stages and geographical system ranges to consider should
be appropriately defined.
The system boundary of concrete and concrete structures shall be based on a cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-
grave basis and shall precisely describe what is included in the following activities: production of cement,
water, additions, admixtures and aggregates, which are constituents of concrete; production of reinforcing
steel; production of concrete; construction of concrete structures; use of concrete structures; demolition of
concrete structures; reuse of concrete members; recycling and disposal of demolished concrete.
It is not necessary in principle to include in the system boundary the environmental impacts related to
the production of equipment/machinery necessary for the production of concrete or the construction, use,
demolition and recycling of concrete structures.
When explicit consideration of environmental impacts related to the production of equipment/machinery is
deemed necessary, care shall be taken to eliminate double counting or omissions.
Activities indirectly related to the production of each material or to the construction of concrete structures,
such as sales/administration, will possibly be included in the system boundary.
4.2 Constituents
4.2.1 Cement
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of cement is generally
expressed in Figure 2.
The system boundary for the production of cement shall include the following:
— the processes of quarrying, transporting and treating raw materials necessary for the production of
clinker;
— transportation of the fuel necessary for the production of clinker;
— transportation of by-products;
— transportation related to waste-derived fuels;
— all of the processes of material/fuel treatment, calcination and finishing of cement;
— the process of additional treatment to by-products used for the production of clinker;
— the process of additional treatment to waste-derived fuels for the production of clinker;
— transportation of cement from cement plants to supply stations (SS).
The system boundary for the production of cement shall not include transportation of cement from SS or
cement plants to the place of use.
NOTE 1 Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
NOTE 2 The material/fuel treatment process includes crushing and adjustment of the materials/fuels.
NOTE 3 The finishing process includes clinker crushing and addition blending.
Figure 2 — System boundary of cement production
4.2.2 Additions and admixtures
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of additions and admixtures is
generally expressed in Figures 3 and 4, respectively.
The system boundary for the production of additions and admixtures shall include the following:
— transportation and storage of raw materials;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of additions and admixtures;
— physicochemical treatment of raw materials at addition and admixture production plants;
— transportation of waste to intermediate treatment sites and/or final disposal sites.
Since the combinations of raw materials for concrete admixtures widely vary, it is advisable to define the
system boundary based on whether the raw materials are supplied at the expense of the user or the supplier.
Transportation of additions and admixtures from their production plants to the place of use shall not be
included in the system boundary.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 3 — System boundary of additions
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 4 — System boundary of admixtures
4.2.3 Aggregate
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of aggregate is generally
expressed in Figures 5, 6 and 7.
The system boundary for the production of aggregate shall include the following:
— mining and transportation of natural resources;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of aggregate;
— all processes related to the production of aggregate;
— transportation of waste generated in the process of aggregate production to intermediate treatment
plants and/or final disposal sites.
The system boundary for the production of aggregate shall not include the following:
— transportation of crushed concrete and by-products necessary for the production of aggregate;
— transportation of aggregate from aggregate production plants to the place of use.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 5 — System boundary of natural resource-derived aggregate
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 6 — System boundary of recycled aggregate
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 7 — System boundary of by-product-derived aggregate
4.2.4 Other materials
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of other materials such as
non-metallic fibres, non- metallic fibre-reinforced plastics, etc., shall be appropriately set.
4.3 Reinforcing and prestressing steel
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of reinforcing and prestressing
steel is expressed in Figure 8.
NOTE Relevant standards such as ISO 14404-1, ISO 14404-2 and ISO 20915 can be used.
The system boundary for the production of reinforcing and prestressing steel shall include the following:
— transportation of raw materials;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of reinforcing and prestressing steel;
— all processes related to the production of reinforcing and prestressing steel;
— transportation of waste generated in the process of reinforcing and prestressing steel production to
intermediate treatment plants and/or final disposal sites;
— transportation of reinforcing and prestressing steel from plants to supply stations (SS).
Transportation of reinforcing and prestressing steel from the production plants or SS to the place of use
shall not be included in the system boundary.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 8 — System boundary of reinforcing and prestressing steel
4.4 Formwork, falsework and machinery
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of formwork/falsework
components and machinery is generally expressed in Figure 9.
The system boundary for the production of formwork/falsework components and machinery shall include
the following:
— transportation of natural resources;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of formwork/falsework components and machinery;
— all processes related to the production of formwork/falsework components and machinery;
— transportation of waste generated in the process of the production of formwork/falsework components
and machinery to the intermediate treatment plants and/or final disposal sites;
— transportation of formwork/falsework components and machinery from their production plants to
supply stations (SS).
The system boundary for the production of formwork/falsework components and machinery shall not
include the following:
— transportation of formwork/falsework components and machinery from their production plants or SS to
the place of use;
— transportation of by-products used for production of formwork/falsework components and machinery.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 9 — System boundary of formwork/falsework components and machinery
4.5 Concrete
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of concrete is generally
expressed in Figure 10.
The system boundary for the production of concrete shall include the following:
— transportation and storage of constituents;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of concrete;
— all processes related to the production of fresh concrete;
— in-plant treatment of waste generated in the production/supply process of concrete and transportation
of such waste to intermediate treatment plants and/or final disposal sites.
Transportation of concrete from production plants to the place of use shall not be included in the system
boundary.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 10 — System boundary of concrete production
4.6 Precast concrete
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the production of precast concrete is generally
expressed in Figure 11.
The system boundary for the production of precast concrete shall include the following:
— transportation and storage of constituents;
— transportation of fuels necessary for the production of precast concrete;
— all processes related to the production of fresh concrete;
— in-plant treatment of waste generated in the production/supply process of concrete and transportation
of such waste to intermediate treatment plants and/or final disposal sites;
— in the production of precast concrete, the placement, consolidation, curing and demoulding of concrete.
Transportation of precast concrete from production plants to the place of use shall not be included in the
system boundary.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities in plant operation will possibly be
considered.
Figure 11 — System boundary of precast concrete production
4.7 Execution of concrete structures
4.7.1 Composing items
The system boundary and data collection boundary related to the execution of concrete structures is
generally expressed in Figure 12.
The execution of concrete structures is composed of
— earthwork and foundation work,
— formwork,
— reinforcement work,
— concreting work,
— waste treatment.
NOTE Activities related to sales/administration and/or other related activities will possibly be considered.
Figure 12 — System boundary of execution of concrete structures
4.7.2 Earthwork and foundation work
The system boundary related to the earthwork and foundation work shall include the following:
— transportation of scaffolding materials, piles and other materials to the construction site;
— assembly of scaffolding materials for earthwork and foundation work;
— transportation, storage and operation of heavy equipment and machinery necessary for earthwork and
foundation work.
4.7.3 Formwork
The system boundary related to the formwork shall include the following:
— transportation of scaffolding, form panels, timbers, form ties and other materials to the construction site;
— transportation, storage and operation of heavy equipment and machinery necessary for formwork.
4.7.4 Reinforcement work
The system boundary related to the reinforcement work shall include the following:
— transportation of reinforcing and prestressing steel to the construction site;
— cutting, bending and assembly of reinforcing and prestressing steel;
— transportation, storage and operation of heavy equipment and m
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ISO 13315-2:2025 is a standard published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Its full title is "Environmental management for concrete and concrete structures - Part 2: System boundary and inventory data". This standard covers: This document provides a general framework, principles and requirements related to the determination of system boundaries and the acquisition of inventory data necessary for conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete, precast concrete and concrete structures. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with, and following the principles set out in ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 and ISO 21931-2. Where deviation occurs, this document takes precedence.
This document provides a general framework, principles and requirements related to the determination of system boundaries and the acquisition of inventory data necessary for conducting a life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete, precast concrete and concrete structures. This document is intended to be used in conjunction with, and following the principles set out in ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 and ISO 21931-2. Where deviation occurs, this document takes precedence.
ISO 13315-2:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.020.10 - Environmental management; 91.080.40 - Concrete structures; 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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ISO 13315-2:2025は、コンクリートおよびコンクリート構造物に関する環境管理のための指針を提供する重要な標準です。この文書は、ライフサイクルアセスメント（LCA）を実施するために必要なシステムの境界と在庫データの取得に関する一般的な枠組み、原則、要件を定めています。特に、コンクリート、プレキャストコンクリート、およびコンクリート構造物の環境影響を正確に評価するための基盤を提供することに重点を置いています。 この標準の強みは、ISO 14040、ISO 14044、ISO 21930、ISO 21931-1およびISO 21931-2で確立された原則に従いながら適用されることです。これにより、他の関連標準と一貫性を持たせた有用な枠組みを提供し、環境管理における整合性を保つことが可能になります。また、特定の条件下での逸脱が発生した場合には、ISO 13315-2:2025が優先されるため、実施においての信頼性が向上します。 さらに、この標準は、環境への影響を最小限に抑えるための具体的な手法を提供し、コンクリートのライフサイクル全体にわたる持続可能な管理を促進します。これにより、業界全体での持続可能性向上に寄与し、エコロジカルなコンストラクションの実現を助ける重要な役割を果たします。 ISO 13315-2:2025は、コンクリートおよびコンクリート構造物の環境評価に関連する専門家、エンジニア、研究者にとって不可欠なリソースとなります。このように、環境管理システムの発展において、この標準の重要性はますます高まることが予想されます。
ISO 13315-2:2025 표준은 콘크리트 및 콘크리트 구조물에 대한 환경 관리를 위한 중요한 문서로, 시스템 경계 및 재고 데이터의 결정과 관련된 일반적인 프레임워크, 원칙 및 요건을 제공합니다. 이 표준은 콘크리트와 프리캐스트 콘크리트, 그리고 콘크리트 구조물의 생애 주기 평가(LCA)를 수행하기 위한 필수적인 데이터 수집을 지원합니다. ISO 13315-2는 ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 및 ISO 21931-2에서 설정한 원칙을 토대로 하며, 이러한 기존 표준들과의 연계성을 강조합니다. 이 문서에서는 시스템의 경계를 정의하는 데 있어 명확하고 구체적인 지침을 제공하여, 환경 영향을 평가하는 데 있어 필요한 데이터를 효과적으로 수집할 수 있도록 돕습니다. 강력한 점 중 하나는 ISO 13315-2가 생애 주기 평가의 신뢰성을 높일 수 있는 체계적인 접근 방식을 제공한다는 것입니다. 콘크리트와 관련된 환경적 측면을 면밀히 검토하며, 각 단계에서의 데이터 수집 방법과 기준을 명시하여 사용자들이 보다 일관된 데이터를 확보할 수 있도록 합니다. 이는 또한 정책 수립자와 산업 관계자들이 환경 영향을 정확히 파악하고 관리하는 데 큰 도움을 줄 것입니다. 이 표준은 특히 건설 산업에서 친환경적인 방향으로 나아가기 위한 필수적인 아이템으로, 지속 가능성을 추구하는 기업이나 조직에 매우 적합합니다. ISO 13315-2는 콘크리트의 생애 주기에서 발생할 수 있는 다양한 영향들을 통합적으로 관리할 수 있는 토대를 마련하여, 전체적인 환경 성능을 향상시키는 데 기여할 것으로 기대됩니다. 이러한 이유로 ISO 13315-2:2025는 콘크리트와 관련된 재료와 구조물에 대한 환경적 이해를 깊이 있게 할 수 있는 자료로, 현재와 미래의 환경 관리 방안에 중요한 역할을 할 것입니다.
La norme ISO 13315-2:2025, intitulée "Gestion environnementale pour le béton et les structures en béton - Partie 2 : Limite du système et données d'inventaire", offre un cadre général essentiel pour la détermination des limites du système et l'obtention de données d'inventaire, qui sont cruciales pour réaliser une évaluation du cycle de vie (ACV) du béton, des éléments en béton préfabriqué et des structures en béton. L'un des points forts de cette norme réside dans sa capacité à établir des principes clairs et des exigences précises qui permettent aux praticiens de s'assurer que leurs évaluations tiennent compte de tous les aspects environnementaux pertinents. En s'appuyant sur les normes ISO 14040, ISO 14044, ISO 21930, ISO 21931-1 et ISO 21931-2, la norme ISO 13315-2:2025 renforce la cohérence et l'harmonisation des démarches d'évaluation environnementale. La pertinence de ce document est particulièrement notable dans le contexte actuel où la durabilité et la gestion des impacts environnementaux liés à la construction sont prioritaires pour les acteurs du secteur. En définissant de manière précise les limites du système et en fournissant des directives pour l'acquisition des données d'inventaire, cette norme aide à garantir que les évaluations ne négligent aucun facteur pertinent, notamment les ressources énergétiques et les émissions associées à la production et à l'utilisation du béton. En somme, la norme ISO 13315-2:2025 se positionne comme un outil fondamental pour toutes les parties prenantes impliquées dans la gestion environnementale des projets de construction utilisant du béton, en assurant une approche systématique et standardisée pour la réalisation d'évaluations du cycle de vie conformes aux exigences internationales.
Die ISO 13315-2:2025 ist ein bedeutendes Dokument im Bereich des Umweltmanagements für Beton und Betonstrukturen. Mit ihrem klar definierten Anwendungsbereich bietet diese Norm einen umfassenden Rahmen für die Festlegung der Systemgrenzen sowie die Erhebung von Bestandsdaten, die zur Durchführung einer Lebenszyklusanalyse (LCA) erforderlich sind. Die Norm ist von großer Relevanz für Ingenieure, Architekten und Umweltmanager, die im Bereich der nachhaltigen Bauweise tätig sind. Ein herausragendes Merkmal dieser Norm ist ihr klarer und strukturierter Ansatz zur Bestimmung der Systemgrenzen. Die Vorgaben ermöglichen es, die Umweltwirkungen von Beton und Betonstrukturen über deren gesamten Lebenszyklus hinweg zu bewerten. Dies ist besonders wichtig, da die Lebenszyklusanalyse einen entscheidenden Einfluss auf die nachhaltige Entwicklung im Bauwesen hat. Durch die Festlegung standardisierter Kriterien für die Erfassung von Bestandsdaten trägt die Norm dazu bei, eine konsistente und vergleichbare Datengrundlage zu schaffen. Ein weiterer Vorteil der ISO 13315-2:2025 ist ihre enge Verzahnung mit bestehenden Normen wie ISO 14040 und ISO 14044, die grundlegende Prinzipien und Anforderungen für die Lebenszyklusanalyse definieren. Diese Synergie fördert eine harmonisierte Anwendung der Normen und erleichtert den Nutzern die Implementierung von Umweltmanagementpraktiken. Darüber hinaus hebt diese Norm spezifische Anforderungen für Beton und vorgefertigte Betonelemente hervor, was ihre Anwendbarkeit in der Praxis gewährleistet. Die Relevanz der ISO 13315-2:2025 erstreckt sich über verschiedene Sektoren des Bauwesens hinweg. Durch die Schaffung eines einheitlichen Rahmens zur Erhebung von Umweltdaten unterstützt die Norm Unternehmen dabei, ihre Umweltauswirkungen zu minimieren und die Prinzipien der Kreislaufwirtschaft zu integrieren. Dadurch leistet sie einen wertvollen Beitrag zur Förderung von nachhaltigeren Praktiken innerhalb der Betonindustrie. Zusammenfassend lässt sich sagen, dass die ISO 13315-2:2025 eine essentielle Ressource für Fachleute im Umweltmanagement ist. Ihre Stärken liegen in der Regelung von Systemgrenzen und der strukturierten Erfassung von Bestandsdaten, die für die Lebenszyklusanalyse von grundlegender Bedeutung sind. Die Norm bietet Unternehmern und Planern die Werkzeuge, die sie benötigen, um die Umweltauswirkungen ihrer Produkte und Prozesse effektiv zu analysieren und zu steuern.
ISO 13315-2:2025 establishes a comprehensive framework for environmental management specifically targeting concrete and concrete structures. The standard's scope is notably focused on defining system boundaries and facilitating the acquisition of inventory data essential for executing a life cycle assessment (LCA) of concrete materials. This is critical for ensuring that all environmental impacts are considered throughout the lifecycle of concrete products, from production to disposal. One of the primary strengths of ISO 13315-2:2025 is its emphasis on the integration with existing ISO standards, such as ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, which provide guidance on life cycle assessment principles. By aligning with these established standards, ISO 13315-2:2025 enhances the credibility and applicability of its framework, allowing users to build upon tried-and-tested methodologies. Furthermore, this integration provides a robust structure for managing environmental aspects in concrete production, reinforcing the standard's relevance in today's sustainability-centric industry. The document also possesses significant flexibility, as it specifies that in instances where deviations from the outlined principles occur, ISO 13315-2:2025 takes precedence. This ensures that users are equipped with a clear directive in navigating potential conflicts or ambiguities, thereby promoting consistency in practice. The emphasis on system boundaries delineates the scope of the assessment clearly, avoiding overlaps that can lead to misinterpretation of environmental impacts related to concrete. Moreover, by focusing on inventory data acquisition, ISO 13315-2:2025 lays the groundwork for accurate and reliable LCA results. This aspect is vital, as the quality of inventory data directly influences the assessment outcomes, making it imperative that practitioners follow the guidelines outlined to ensure data integrity. In summary, ISO 13315-2:2025 significantly contributes to the field of environmental management for concrete by providing a structured approach to defining system boundaries and gathering essential inventory data. Its inherent compatibility with existing ISO standards, alongside the clarity it offers regarding precedence and data acquisition, underscores the standard's relevance and strength in promoting sustainable practices within the concrete industry.
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