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13 Jul 2026

Spotlight | Driving Sustainable Drainage Through Verified Performance





Driving Sustainable Drainage Through Verified Performance



At BG Graspointner, sustainability is not an add on, it’s a design requirement. As the construction industry moves toward lower carbon, transparent, and circular solutions, our FILCOTEN® High-Performance Concrete drainage systems are engineered to meet these expectations with measurable environmental performance.

FILCOTEN® is built around a simple idea: create a drainage channel that delivers exceptional strength and durability while dramatically reducing environmental impact. Through advanced material engineering, we’ve achieved a product that is lighter, stronger, and significantly lower in CO₂ emissions compared to traditional concrete channel drains.



EPDs: Verified Sustainability You Can Specify With Confidence

Our commitment to transparency is demonstrated through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across the FILCOTEN® range. These independently verified documents provide detailed insight into:

• Global Warming Potential (GWP) and embodied carbon
• Material composition and responsible sourcing
• Energy consumption throughout production
• End of life recyclability and circularity potential

For architects, specifiers, and contractors, this means FILCOTEN® supports compliance with BREEAM, LEED, and other sustainability frameworks — backed by hard data rather than marketing claims.


A Circular Approach to Drainage

FILCOTEN® is fully recyclable, contributing to circular construction goals. Its long service life reduces replacement cycles, minimising waste and resource consumption. Combined with its lightweight design, FILCOTEN® also lowers transport emissions and simplifies installation, reducing on site energy use.

Performance Without Compromise

Sustainability should never mean sacrificing performance. FILCOTEN® delivers:

• High load bearing capacity for demanding environments
• Freeze thaw resistance for long term durability
• Precision moulding for optimal hydraulic efficiency
• Lightweight handling that improves safety and reduces installation time

This combination of environmental responsibility and engineering excellence makes FILCOTEN® one of the most advanced drainage solutions available today.


Building a Greener Future Together

As the industry continues to push toward net zero construction, BG Graspointner is committed to supporting partners with products that meet both performance and sustainability targets. FILCOTEN® and our EPDs are part of a wider strategy to reduce environmental impact across our entire value chain — from raw materials to manufacturing, logistics, and end of life recovery.

Sustainable drainage isn’t just possible, it’s already here. And it’s called FILCOTEN®.

For specifiers who need verified environmental data, BG FILCOTEN® provides full, independently certified EPDs. You can view or download all current EPDs below.

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