How Prismo Cut EPD Timelines in Half with KarbonWise
Prismo partnered with KarbonWise to streamline and accelerate EPD preparation for its thermoplastic road marking products, ensuring faster compliance and stronger internal capability.
Climate Change. Impacts every aspect
We are living in an era where climate change impacts every aspect of our lives, and businesses are no exception. As climate impacts intensify, underestimating the adverse effects of climate change exposes companies to litigation risks, potential asset overvaluation, and sudden devaluation.We are living in an era where climate change impacts every aspect of our lives, and businesses are no exception. As climate impacts intensify, underestimating the adverse effects of climate change exposes companies to litigation risks, potential asset overvaluation, and sudden devaluation.
We are living in an era where climate change impacts every aspect of our lives, and businesses are no exception. As climate impacts intensify, underestimating the adverse effects of climate change exposes companies to litigation risks, potential asset overvaluation, and sudden devaluation.
We are living in an era where climate change impacts every aspect of our lives, and businesses are no exception. As climate impacts intensify, underestimating the adverse effects of climate change exposes companies to litigation risks, potential asset overvaluation, and sudden devaluation.
- Cut measurement time in half: Completed global footprint in just 3 months, enabling on-time reporting and smoother audits.
- Cut measurement time in half: Completed global footprint in just 3 months, enabling on-time reporting and smoother audits.
- Cut measurement time in half: Completed global footprint in just 3 months, enabling on-time reporting and smoother audits.
Challenge
Accelerating EPDs for market compliance
Prismo is a market leader in paints and coatings, primarily serving the road marking industry. The company’s products focus on road safety and include road markings for highways, surface coatings for car parks, pedestrian crossings and EV charging bays, high friction surfacing systems that improve braking performance and are also used on airport taxiways and runways, and bituminous products such as asphaltic plug joints and sealants for asphalt roads.
In short, Prismo creates “everyday surfaces that need to last.”
Although the company had previously completed EPD calculations, the earlier process was slow. As Gavin, Technical Director at Prismo, explained, “The last time we calculated EPDs, the process was quite long-winded. It took a long time.”
With new Danish regulations requiring EPDs for thermoplastic road marking tenders, Prismo needed a faster, more flexible system it could manage internally to meet tight submission deadlines.
“We needed to process a lot more products and find a system that we could run ourselves.”
- Gavin, Technical Director
Solution
Partnering with KarbonWise for expertise and pace
The collaboration began when Gavin was contacted by KarbonWise. The first project focused on preparing EPDs for two thermoplastic road marking products for the Danish market.
From the outset, KarbonWise provided structured guidance and proactive support across every stage of the process. The team managed full cradle-to-gate calculations, environmental impact assessments, and the creation of the draft EPDs.
“It was a real pleasure to work with KarbonWise. The team are very knowledgeable. They understand the software, the subject, everything. They’re experts.” - Gavin, Technical Director
Consistent guidance throughout
The KarbonWise team not only led the technical process but also maintained constant communication. As Gavin noted, “They guided us through the calculation, even checking in regularly to see if I needed more support. I didn’t have to chase them.”
Overcoming the Verification Challenge
Once the calculations were complete, the third-party verification stage became a bottleneck. The external verifier was slow to respond, delaying progress.
Even then, KarbonWise remained involved, using the network to expedite communication and push the process forward. Gavin credited KarbonWise for “chasing and pushing them a lot” to ensure the verification was completed on time.
“KarbonWise stayed on top of the verification process right until it was signed off. Their persistence made a big difference.” - Gavin, Technical Director
Result
Consider a hypothetical mid-sized oil and gas company producing 10 million barrels of oil equivalent per year. If a carbon tax of $50 per ton of CO2 were implemented, and assuming an emission factor of 0.43 metric tons of CO2 per barrel,this company could face an additional annual cost of $215 million.This represents a significant loss which could dramatically alter the company's valuation.Had the company proactively conducted climate risk assessments, it could have significantly reduced the financial impact of the carbon tax.The guide to carbon management for adventurous travelers not only emphasizes sustainability but also encourages mindful exploration. With strategies designed to support eco-friendly practices, you can embark on your journeys with confidence and responsibility.
- EPDs delivered for Danish market tenders
Both thermoplastic road marking product EPDs were completed and verified successfully, enabling Prismo’s customers to meet new tender requirements in Denmark
- Faster, internal-ready process
KarbonWise reduced EPD preparation timelines from months to weeks and equipped Prismo with the tools to manage future assessments internally
- Exceptional technical and human support
Gavin described the experience as “second to none,” noting the balance of deep expertise, proactive communication, and practical software usability
“They’re the real experts in their subject. I’ve learned a lot from working with them and they’ve been very supportive every step of the way.” - Gavin, Technical Director, Prismo
Summary
By partnering with KarbonWise, Prismo delivered verified Environmental Product Declarations for two thermoplastic road marking products in record time, meeting urgent Danish regulatory needs. The KarbonWise team combined expert calculation support, cradle-to-gate analysis, and hands-on verification management to ensure a smooth process from start to finish. The collaboration not only improved efficiency but also built in-house knowledge, enabling Prismo to scale its EPD work across future products with confidence.
Challenge
Accelerating EPDs for market compliance
Prismo is a market leader in paints and coatings, primarily serving the road marking industry. The company’s products focus on road safety and include road markings for highways, surface coatings for car parks, pedestrian crossings and EV charging bays, high friction surfacing systems that improve braking performance and are also used on airport taxiways and runways, and bituminous products such as asphaltic plug joints and sealants for asphalt roads.
In short, Prismo creates “everyday surfaces that need to last.”
Although the company had previously completed EPD calculations, the earlier process was slow. As Gavin, Technical Director at Prismo, explained, “The last time we calculated EPDs, the process was quite long-winded. It took a long time.”
With new Danish regulations requiring EPDs for thermoplastic road marking tenders, Prismo needed a faster, more flexible system it could manage internally to meet tight submission deadlines.
“We needed to process a lot more products and find a system that we could run ourselves.” - Gavin, Technical Director
Solution
Partnering with KarbonWise for expertise and pace
The collaboration began when Gavin was contacted by KarbonWise. The first project focused on preparing EPDs for two thermoplastic road marking products for the Danish market.
From the outset, KarbonWise provided structured guidance and proactive support across every stage of the process. The team managed full cradle-to-gate calculations, environmental impact assessments, and the creation of the draft EPDs.
“It was a real pleasure to work with KarbonWise. The team are very knowledgeable. They understand the software, the subject, everything. They’re experts.” - Gavin, Technical Director
Consistent guidance throughout
The KarbonWise team not only led the technical process but also maintained constant communication. As Gavin noted, “They guided us through the calculation, even checking in regularly to see if I needed more support. I didn’t have to chase them.”
Overcoming the Verification Challenge
Once the calculations were complete, the third-party verification stage became a bottleneck. The external verifier was slow to respond, delaying progress.
Even then, KarbonWise remained involved, using the network to expedite communication and push the process forward. Gavin credited KarbonWise for “chasing and pushing them a lot” to ensure the verification was completed on time.
“KarbonWise stayed on top of the verification process right until it was signed off. Their persistence made a big difference.” - Gavin, Technical Director
Results
Consider a hypothetical mid-sized oil and gas company producing 10 million barrels of oil equivalent per year. If a carbon tax of $50 per ton of CO2 were implemented, and assuming an emission factor of 0.43 metric tons of CO2 per barrel,this company could face an additional annual cost of $215 million.This represents a significant loss which could dramatically alter the company's valuation.Had the company proactively conducted climate risk assessments, it could have significantly reduced the financial impact of the carbon tax.The guide to carbon management for adventurous travelers not only emphasizes sustainability but also encourages mindful exploration. With strategies designed to support eco-friendly practices, you can embark on your journeys with confidence and responsibility.
- EPDs delivered for Danish market tenders
Both thermoplastic road marking product EPDs were completed and verified successfully, enabling Prismo’s customers to meet new tender requirements in Denmark
- Faster, internal-ready process
KarbonWise reduced EPD preparation timelines from months to weeks and equipped Prismo with the tools to manage future assessments internally
- Exceptional technical and human support
Gavin described the experience as “second to none,” noting the balance of deep expertise, proactive communication, and practical software usability
“They’re the real experts in their subject. I’ve learned a lot from working with them and they’ve been very supportive every step of the way.” - Gavin, Technical Director, Prismo
Summary
By partnering with KarbonWise, Prismo delivered verified Environmental Product Declarations for two thermoplastic road marking products in record time, meeting urgent Danish regulatory needs. The KarbonWise team combined expert calculation support, cradle-to-gate analysis, and hands-on verification management to ensure a smooth process from start to finish. The collaboration not only improved efficiency but also built in-house knowledge, enabling Prismo to scale its EPD work across future products with confidence.
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