Landscape architects and developers are increasingly focused on reducing the environmental impact of their projects — both during construction and long after completion. These impacts often extend across the value chain and linger beyond a project’s usable lifespan. The goal is to minimize these effects and move toward carbon neutrality as quickly as possible.

Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) help specifiers quantify carbon impacts. Through systematic analysis, an LCA evaluates a product’s environmental footprint throughout its lifetime — from raw material extraction to manufacturing, distribution, usage, and disposal. This review helps stakeholders identify opportunities for improvement at every stage.

Based on LCA findings, manufacturers may choose to pursue an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD). This third-party verified declaration quantifies a product’s environmental impact, enabling carbon accounting and comparisons between products with similar functions. 

In 2025, Hunter Landscape is introducing the irrigation industry’s first Environmental Product Declaration with its Rotor Series EPD and LCA. This report will disclose the value chain impacts of all Hunter rotors, including the PGJ, SRM, PGP-ADJ, PGP^® Ultra, I-20, I-25, I-40, I-80, and I-90. 

At Hunter, we continue to lead the way in sustainable irrigation practices. Whether through EPD reporting or our broader Sustainability and Social Impact initiatives, you can confidently specify our products, knowing that we’re committed to reducing our environmental footprint while supporting the positive impact of landscapes and irrigation on communities.