An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a verified, standardised report that communicates the environmental impact of a product across its lifecycle. It helps companies communicate their products’ lifecycle impact, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance supply chain transparency.
How is an EPD developed?
An EPD is a Type III ecolabel created after conducting a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) in line with applicable Product Category Rules (PCRs). These rules define the specific requirements for performing LCAs and reporting results.
The EPD includes:
- A summary of LCA results.
- Data on various environmental impact indicators.
- Relevant technical and performance information.
This ensures a consistent, credible, and complete picture of a product’s lifecycle environmental impact.
Why EPDs matter: Key benefits
- Regulatory compliance: While still voluntary in many regions, EPDs are gaining recognition as a legal requirement in several markets. This positions them as critical tools for future regulatory preparedness.
- Encourages continuous improvement: The insights gained from EPDs allow companies to set sustainability targets, reduce emissions, and cut down waste over time.
- Supports green public procurement: Governments are increasingly prioritizing suppliers with verified sustainability credentials for public projects, making EPDs a competitive advantage.
- Opens market opportunities: By showcasing transparent environmental performance, EPDs help businesses appeal to environmentally conscious consumers and partners.
By adopting EPDs, organizations can measure and reduce their environmental impact, support global sustainability goals, and access new business opportunities.
Interested in starting your EPD journey?
Contact us at connect@envintglobal.com or read our detailed blog here to dive deeper into LCA, EPD, and PCF.