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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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