The declared unit of this EPD is ‘1 year of protection by galvanizing to EN ISO 1461 of 1m x 1m steel plate of 8mm thickness’, calculated on the basis of a life span of 63 years. It is important to understand this unit when interpreting the results. Extrapolations for other purposes of the data contained in this EPD should be made with consultation with EGGA. A life cycle inventory data set is available for justifiable purposes.