An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an official, third-party verified document that transparently presents the full environmental impact of a specific product throughout its life cycle — from raw material extraction, through manufacturing and transportation, to use and end-of-life disposal.
An EPD is a transparent and objective tool, developed in accordance with international standards (ISO 14025 and ISO 14040), and verified by an independent body to ensure accuracy and credibility.
- Why Does Your Company Need an EPD?
- Transparency and Credibility
Demonstrates your commitment to sustainability using neutral, reliable data verified by a third party.
- Access to International Markets
Many international projects, such as LEED, require EPD-certified products.
- Market Differentiation and Competitiveness
Showing environmental commitment gives your product a competitive edge with consumers and developers.
- Support for Sustainable Design Decisions
Enables engineers and architects to select products based on environmental performance.
- Continuous Improvement
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps identify strengths and weaknesses in your product, supporting sustainable development.
- Steps to Prepare an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
- Product Definition and Application of Product Category Rules (PCR)
- Define the specifications of the target product.
- Select the appropriate Product Category Rules (PCR) — a framework that outlines how to conduct the environmental assessment for that product type.
- This ensures compliance with the requirements of regulators, construction firms, and sustainability-focused projects.
- Conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Analyze environmental impact across all life cycle stages: raw materials, manufacturing, distribution, use, and end-of-life.
- Use accurate, real-world data to ensure reliable results.
- Preparing the EPD Document
- Provide a detailed description of the product.
- Include quantitative environmental data (e.g., carbon footprint, water consumption, energy use, air emissions, etc.).
- Define the functional unit and assumptions used in the analysis.
- Third-Party Verification
An internationally accredited independent verifier will:
- Review the methodology and data.
- Confirm compliance with ISO standards and selected PCR.
- Issue a certificate of conformity.
- Registration and Publication of the EPD Document
- Register with a globally recognized platform such as:
• The International EPD System
• Global EPD
• Or local systems depending on market needs
- The document is published and made accessible to the public, investors, and engineers involved in sustainable projects.
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Whether you’re a manufacturer, developer, or building materials supplier, we’re here to help you transform your environmental commitment into a true strategic advantage.
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