An EPD is a comprehensive, third-party verified document providing standardized information about a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire lifecycle – from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. Developed in compliance 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 within the EPD International System.
For businesses pursuing sustainability or aiming for green-building certifications, EPDs offer a credible basis for selecting materials with lower environmental impacts. This supports responsible sourcing and carbon-reduction initiatives. With Vietnam’s growing focus on sustainability, green building standards such as LEED, LOTUS, EDGE, GRESB, and Green Mark are increasingly prominent.
Materials with verified environmental transparency, such as NS BlueScope Vietnam’s alloy-coated steel products for construction projects, enable investors to achieve higher green certification levels while reducing the risk of greenwashing. Using EPD-certified materials also facilitates more accurate assessments of environmental and lifecycle costs, allowing more efficient long-term planning and promoting both economic performance and sustainable outcomes.
“The publication of our Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) demonstrates NS BlueScope Vietnam’s strong commitment to sustainability, aligned with the ESG standards of 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.”
NS BlueScope Vietnam is among the first alloy-coated steel manufacturers in Vietnam and Southeast Asia to achieve ResponsibleSteel site certification, a globally recognized ESG standard in the steel industry. The company has also earned other green recognitions, including Singapore Green Building Product (SGBP) certification and LEED Gold certifications for its sustainable office buildings.
Additionally, NS BlueScope Vietnam’s strategic product lines, Colorbond steel and Zincalume steel, feature advanced technologies used in large-scale projects nationwide. These include Activate alloy-coated technology, offering exceptional corrosion resistance and superior longevity, and Thermatech solar reflectance technology, which lowers roof temperatures and enhances energy efficiency.
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.
The company’s highly valued product brands include Colorbond steel and Zincalume steel. They offer prefabricated steel profiles and solutions through Lysaght and valued roll forming partners.
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 6 countries. See more information about the company here.
