EPD

Measuring Impact, Building Trust

Our vision is focused on empowering sustainable progress through climate intelligence

Eugene Kennedy

Chief Executive Officer, ICIS

Unlocking Environmental Sustainability: Guide to Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Understanding the Nature of a EPD

Environmental awareness is now paramount. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) has proven to be indicators of transparency, providing a detailed and standardized overview of a product’s ecological footprint throughout its life cycle. This informative document acts as a bridge connecting consumers, businesses and policy makers with the critical knowledge they need to make sustainable decisions.

ISO 14025 defines internationally accepted principles and procedures for the development of Type III environmental reports as a basis for accounting. This standard emphasizes the accuracy, transparency and importance of environmental information transmission.

ISO 14040 and ISO 14044: The two dynamic ISO standards for life cycle assessment, ISO 14040 and ISO 14044, establish comprehensive principles and frameworks. These guidelines enable experts to conduct systematic assessments and ensure that EIAs are credible, reliable and globally applicable.

Life Cycle metrics

Tracking environmental impacts through precise life cycle metrics for a greener future

Verified & Certified

Building trust through verified & certified Environmental Product Declarations

Integration of EPD data into product manufacturing – Advancing the creation of green products

service related FAQ’s

An EPD is a third-party-verified document that provides transparent and standardized information about a product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.

The purpose of an EPD is to provide transparent, standardized, and verified information about a product’s environmental impact throughout its lifecycle. By offering credible data, EPDs help manufacturers showcase sustainability, enable consumers and professionals to make informed decisions, and support compliance with environmental certifications and regulations.

EPDs are developed using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and follow international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804 to ensure accuracy and consistency.

Manufacturers, architects, builders, and consumers benefit from EPDs as they provide insights into environmental performance, aiding in sustainable Decision-Making.

EPDs are widely used in construction, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries to showcase environmental responsibility and meet regulatory requirements.
Let’s Discuss