Why you should invest in EPDs

October 5, 2023

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2 min read

Last updated:
March 23, 2026
Key Summary
  • The importance of EPDs: EPDs provide trustworthy environmental data for materials and help both consumers and manufacturers.
  • Benefits for manufacturers: EPDs benefit manufacturers by providing transparency, regulatory compliance, increased trust, and support for carbon reduction targets.
  • Increasing demand for sustainability: Customers are looking for environmentally friendly products based on certifications and government targets.

What is the value of an EPD?

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive document that maps the environmental impact of building materials across their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal.

To ensure the integrity of these reports, third-party verification is mandatory, providing credibility and trust in the information presented. Generally, an EPD is valid for five years.

An EPD consists of two main parts:

  • The background report remains unpublished and includes detailed calculation methods and material flows, covering confidential data.
  • The public EPD summarizes the main findings of the life cycle assessment in an understandable way and is released publicly.

This structure ensures transparent, reliable information while protecting confidential data.

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