"Obtaining the first EPD for an XS4 model globally at the concept design stage is a significant achievement that Salto Systems should be incredibly proud of," said Salto Systems Chief Marketing and Sales Officer Aznar Sethna.

"Not only does it set a benchmark for the access control industry, but this EPD also demonstrates Salto's genuine commitment to environmental transparency and improved environmental outcomes," he said.

Salto XS4 models and smart lock technology for access control from Salto Systems, which can be used to retrofit doors or be used in new building construction doors, was designed to be environmentally sustainable and was a factor in Salto achieving such favourable EPD results. It is not uncommon for security and technology companies to conduct life cycle assessments. EPD verification required data to be collected and reported according to strict rules and standards.

"Obtaining an EPD for an entire product family is not a simple process," said Salto Systems Quality Manager Ricardo Garcia. "It requires collecting and analysing a substantial amount of data about the smart lock's life cycle – right down to determining environmental impacts."

"Salto is committed to creating environmentally sustainable smart locking technology design, so this information drives the continuous improvement of our products,” said Garcia. “By quantifying the environmental impact of our lock models, we can ensure our partners and customers that future projects are exponentially more sustainable."