YTL Cement Group (YTL Cement) has solidified its position as a sustainability leader in Malaysia by becoming the first cement and precast producer in the country to obtain Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across its ECOCem®, ECOConcrete™ and precast product ranges. This landmark achievement underscores the Group’s dedication to delivering sustainable, high-performance building solutions and accelerating the nation’s journey towards low-carbon construction. Widely recognized in global green building practices, an EPD is a third-party verified document that discloses a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle based on international standards such as ISO 14025 and the ISO 14040 series. These declarations play a crucial role in helping architects, contractors, and developers make informed choices that support sustainability goals and certification requirements.
Among the newly certified products is Castle Cement, a Singapore Green Label certified cement formulated for bricklaying, screeding, and concreting. The certification also includes ECOConcrete™ Grade 40 and Grade 35, engineered to significantly reduce embodied carbon while maintaining strength, durability and performance. YTL Cement’s precast subsidiary, Eastern Pretech, has made history as well, becoming the first in Malaysia to obtain EPDs for precast concrete solutions including hollow core slabs, beams, planks, and double tee slabs. These certifications represent a major step forward for the Malaysian construction sector, setting new benchmarks for transparency, accountability, and environmental stewardship.
This milestone builds on YTL Cement’s longstanding efforts to decarbonise the construction value chain. The Group pioneered Malaysia’s ECO range—which includes ECOCem®, ECOConcrete™, ECOSand™ and ECODrymix™—and continues to collaborate closely with CREAM, the research arm of CIDB Malaysia, to advance sustainable construction methodologies. Through its Construction Development Laboratory (CDL), YTL Cement drives innovation in low-carbon building materials, while its CDL Academy facilitates industry training and awareness. Together, these initiatives have already equipped more than 10,000 professionals and students with knowledge and skills in sustainability and construction innovation.
Rachel Yeoh, Executive Director of YTL Cement, emphasised the significance of this achievement, stating that the EPD certifications mark a crucial step in the Group’s mission to deliver environmentally responsible construction solutions. “It underscores our commitment to innovation and efforts to provide low-carbon building materials and solutions that empower our customers to build more sustainably,” she said. By offering EPD-certified products, YTL Cement enhances transparency for customers and reinforces its long-term commitment to environmental responsibility. As Malaysia continues to pursue its carbon-neutral aspirations, the Group aims to further strengthen collaboration with regulators, industry bodies, and research partners to drive sustainable construction practices nationwide.