What's the relationship between epds and dpps?

Key Summary

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EPDs = data, DPPs = container: EPDs deliver verified environmental impact data; DPPs carry that data alongside broader product information.
Strong overlap: If you already create EPDs, you’ve built much of the foundation needed for DPP compliance.
Future-proofing: DPPs are becoming central to EU requirements, and EPD workflows put manufacturers one step ahead.

As customer demands for environmental data grow, two terms appear again and again in the construction sector: EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) and DPP (Digital Product Passport). They are closely linked, but not the same.
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An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized, third-party verified report of a product’s environmental impacts across its life cycle (EN 15804 / ISO 14025). Think of it as a “nutrition facts label” for environmental performance, covering carbon footprint, energy, water, waste, and more.
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A Digital Product Passport (DPP), on the other hand, is a machine-readable dataset that travels with the product. It contains technical specs, compliance details, repair and recycling instructions, and environmental data, including information from the EPD. Imagine it as a passport that provides identity and sustainability data for regulators, designers, and even recyclers.

EPD vs. DPP at a Glance

Purpose: EPDs quantify environmental impacts, while DPPs provide a broader product identity and traceability record.
Format: EPDs are usually PDF/database entries; DPPs are digital carriers linked via QR or databases.
Verification: EPDs require third-party verification; DPPs act as a container, sometimes holding verified EPD data.
Users: EPDs serve LCA experts and procurement officers; DPPs target a wider audience, from regulators to recyclers.

If you already create EPDs, much of the data and technical infrastructure required for DPPs is already in place. An EPD provides the environmental core, and the same primary data strongly overlaps with DPP requirements.

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👉 In essence: EPDs and DPPs are complementary. EPDs provide the environmental data foundation, DPPs provide the digital container incl. additional product information.

How do I prepare for DPPs if I already have EPDs?

📄 Get the full report: Explore our detailed comparison table and roadmap for aligning EPD workflows with new DPP requirements.

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Emidat collects all data relevant for the DPP and stays at the forefront of regulatory developments, helping manufacturers stay ready for upcoming EU requirements.

EPd and DPP workflow

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