Exciting News! Tripac Achieves Best Environmental Practice (BEP) - PVC Certification

We are thrilled to announce that Tripac, our conduits & fittings for electrical installations brand, has achieved the prestigious Best Environmental Practice (BEP) - PVC certification. This significant accomplishment showcases our unwavering commitment to both exceptional quality and environmental responsibility.

Through our rigorous adherence to stringent criteria and guidelines for environmentally responsible manufacturing, Tripac's PVC products have received recognition under the esteemed BEP scheme. This certification assures our buyers, specifiers, and consumers that our PVC products have been meticulously produced with careful consideration for their environmental and social impacts throughout their entire lifecycle.

We are proud to share that the majority of Tripac products have already achieved BEP certification, including ALL corrugated conduit, ALL junction boxes, ALL adaptable boxes, and most grey fittings. We are actively working towards ensuring that the remainder of our product range becomes fully compliant with BEP standards by the end of the year.

BEP, which stands for Best Environmental Practice, is a certification and verification system that recognizes environmentally responsible manufacturing. It evaluates a product's entire lifecycle, from sourcing to end-of-life considerations, ensuring compliance with sustainable practices. Tripac's BEP certification reinforces our industry leadership and unwavering dedication to sustainability.

Green Star Certification is a leading rating system in Australia, assessing the sustainability performance of buildings. BEP verification is an essential component of the Green Building Council of Australia's Responsible Products Framework, promoting the use of sustainable products. By obtaining BEP certification, Tripac's PVC products contribute to the sustainability performance of buildings seeking Green Star Certification, showcasing responsible sourcing and environmental considerations.

With our newly attained BEP - PVC certification, Tripac is well-positioned to capitalize on exciting opportunities. Meeting the stringent requirements for Green Star Certification allows us to actively participate in government and commercial building projects prioritizing sustainability. This achievement will open doors to new business prospects and reinforce our position as a trusted provider of environmentally responsible PVC products.

We are proud of this achievement and remain dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and environmental stewardship. Together, we are paving the way for a greener and more sustainable future.

The BEP PVC scheme is a product verification system that recognizes PVC products meeting stringent criteria and guidelines for environmentally responsible manufacturing. It aims to help procurers, specifiers, and consumers identify PVC products manufactured with consideration for environmental and social impacts.

BEP PVC is a recognized product certification scheme within the Green Building Council of Australia's (GBCA) Responsible Products Framework. It contributes to a building's Green Star certification by demonstrating that PVC products have met the environmental standards outlined by the GBCA.

The Responsible Products Framework is an initiative by the GBCA to drive the supply chain towards delivering transparent, low-impact, and net-zero carbon products within a circular economy. It aims to promote responsible and sustainable building practices.

PVC pipes, cables, flooring, permanent formwork, and blinds are eligible for BEP PVC recognition if they have achieved third-party compliance certification under the BEP guidelines.

Regardless of other accreditations they may have, all PVC products used in building projects need to demonstrate BEP accreditation to earn points towards Green Star certification and contribute to Responsible Product credits.

Compliance with the Best Practice Guidelines for PVC can be demonstrated in two ways:

1. Audit verification certificate: Each PVC product specified or used in the project must have a valid certificate verifying compliance with the GBCA's Best Practice Guidelines for PVC. The certificate should include the product name, compliance details, date of validity, the name of the accredited auditor, and their signature. The auditor must be accredited by JAS-ANZ.
2. Product accreditation certificate: Alternatively, a product accreditation certificate from an accredited scheme of the Green Building Council of Australia can be provided. The certificate must specifically reference the guidelines mentioned in their standard.
   

PVC products meeting the BEP guidelines for PVC contribute to achieving points under some Responsible Products credits within the GBCA's Green Star Buildings Tool. These points help project teams in their pursuit of Green Star certification.

For more information about PVC products in Green Star and specific requirements, please refer to the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) website.

The Best Environmental Practice PVC guidelines, version 2.0, can be found on the website of the Verification of Conformity Assessment (VCA) authority.

Yes, the GBCA has developed additional resources to support compliance with the Best Practice Guidelines for PVC. These include the Literature Review and Best Practice Guidelines for the Life Cycle of PVC Building Products, Auditor Verification Guidance, Stakeholder Feedback Report Revised PVC Credit, and Background and Outcomes of the PVC Minimisation Credit Review.