{"id":27461,"date":"2024-07-08T10:50:20","date_gmt":"2024-07-08T08:50:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/?p=27461"},"modified":"2026-11-02T06:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T05:54:42","slug":"what-is-an-epd-and-how-can-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one-dna.com\/au\/what-is-an-epd-and-how-can-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) and how do you use it?"},"content":{"rendered":"

As environmental reporting and product transparency become increasingly important, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are gaining attention across the construction, landscaping and infrastructure sectors.<\/p>\n

But what exactly is an EPD, and why is it becoming an important tool for architects, consultants, municipalities and contractors?<\/p>\n

What is an EPD?<\/h4>\n

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardised document that presents environmental information about a product based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).<\/p>\n

EPDs follow internationally recognised standards, including ISO 14025 and EN 15804, and are independently verified before publication.<\/p>\n

The purpose of an EPD is not to determine whether a product is “good” or “bad,” but to provide transparent and comparable information using a consistent methodology.<\/p>\n

Why are EPDs important?<\/h4>\n

Environmental information can be difficult to compare when different methodologies and assumptions are used.<\/p>\n

An EPD helps address this challenge by presenting data in a structured and standardised format. This allows stakeholders to evaluate products using consistent criteria rather than relying solely on marketing claims.<\/p>\n

For many organisations, EPDs have become an important source of verified product information during procurement and specification processes.<\/p>\n

Who uses EPDs?<\/h4>\n