Soler & Palau has achieved Embodied Carbon Verification for over 130 products, becoming an early adopter of CIBSE Certification’s ECV Scheme. The scheme supports credible carbon reporting and advances sustainable practices across the built environment
Soler & Palau Ventilation Systems (S&P) has achieved Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) for more than 120 models across its product portfolio, including Counter-Flow MVHR units, Air Handling Units (AHUs), and In-Line Duct Fans. This milestone marks a significant step in the company’s sustainability journey and places S&P among the early adopters of CIBSE’s ECV Scheme.
The ECV Scheme, developed and run by CIBSE Certification, enables manufacturers of MEP products - spanning heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, electrical and public health systems - to have their embodied carbon data independently verified. This verification adds credibility to environmental claims and supports informed decision-making in sustainable building design.
Kieran O’Brien, Director of CIBSE Certification Ltd, said: “This milestone underscores our commitment to providing trusted ECV tools that support sustainable design. S&P’s adoption of Embodied Carbon Verification (ECV) highlights its leadership in reducing environmental impact while strengthening confidence in the sustainability of manufactured products and systems.”
Ian Davis, Technical Manager, said "I have written and delivered a CPD on the topic of embodied carbon. S&P chose the TM65 methodology to present our data. A frequently asked question during these presentations is how clients can trust that the data is accurate and reliable. Before our certification by CIBSE Certification Ltd, customers had only our word to rely on. This verification gives us enhanced credibility with our clients."
S&P’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement is evident in its plans to expand embodied carbon verification across a broader range of products in the future.
As part of its wider mission, CIBSE is dedicated to promoting low-carbon and environmentally responsible practices across the built environment. From developing robust tools and guidance on embodied and operational carbon, to supporting professionals with resources and training, CIBSE plays a leading role in equipping the industry to meet ambitious climate goals. The ECV scheme is a key part of this effort, enabling the supply chain to engage meaningfully with the challenge of whole-life carbon reduction.
The ECV initiative also directly supports CIBSE’s charitable aims. Profits from certification services are reinvested to grow CIBSE Certification’s offerings and further the Institution’s work in delivering high-quality guidance, research and education that underpin the industry’s shift toward sustainability.