Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and registered document that provides quantitative information about the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, in accordance with internationally recognized standards.

The EPD is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which is conducted following specific Product Category Rules (PCR) and the requirements of ISO 14025, ISO 14040, and ISO 14044 standards. The result is valid, transparent, and comparable environmental documentation, verified by an independent third party.

Who It Concerns

An EPD can be developed by any organization or business, regardless of size or activity, that wishes to:

  • Document the environmental performance of its products/services
  • Improve its environmental performance
  • Communicate the environmental characteristics of its products transparently to clients, partners, and consumers
  • Participate in green procurement programs, public tenders, or meet the requirements of B2B partners

It is particularly useful for organizations already certified with ISO 14001 or EMAS, as it offers an additional, quantifiable tool for environmental documentation.

Benefits of Implementing and Issuing an EPD

Adopting an Environmental Product Declaration offers multiple benefits:

  • Documents and publicly discloses the environmental performance of a product or service with transparency and credibility
  • Highlights environmentally friendly products, enhancing competitiveness
  • Establishes an environmental baseline for future improvements
  • Identifies and reduces environmental impacts throughout the product’s life cycle
  • Minimizes greenhouse gas emissions
  • Improves energy efficiency and other environmental indicators
  • Enables actions for environmental excellence along the value chain
  • Saves resources and supports sustainable business practices
  • Meets customer requirements, improves corporate reputation, and facilitates participation in green procurement or public projects

The International EPD® System

The International EPD® System is a globally recognized Type III environmental declaration program, based on ISO 14025.
Within this system, PCRs are already available for many product categories, such as:

  • Construction materials and products
  • Food and beverages
  • Furniture and wood products
  • Paper and printing products
  • Textiles and clothing
  • Vehicles and transport equipment
  • Fuels, energy, and electricity
  • Chemicals, metals, minerals, plastics
  • Machinery and industrial equipment
  • Infrastructure and building facilities
  • Services

EPD Development Process

The development and registration of an EPD in the International EPD® System includes the following steps:

  • Conducting an LCA study based on the appropriate PCR for the product category
  • Drafting the EPD in the predefined format and template
  • Verification by an independent, accredited body
  • Registration and publication of the EPD in the public database of the International EPD® System

How We Support You

ND Nikolaou & Partners provides full support for EPD development, offering:

  • Guidance in selecting the appropriate PCR for your product category
  • Execution of the LCA study based on PCR requirements
  • Drafting and technical documentation of the EPD
  • Preparation for verification and submission for registration

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