Reglamento - EPD Declaración medioambiental de producto
EDP
The nutrition label for sustainability
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an independently verified and registered document that provides transparent, standardized information about the life-cycle environmental impact of a product.
A menudo denominada "etiqueta nutricional" de la sostenibilidad, no implica que un producto sea superior desde el punto de vista medioambiental; simplemente presenta datos objetivos. Una EPD es una declaración medioambiental de tipo III, elaborada de acuerdo con la norma ISO 14025. Cuantifica el comportamiento medioambiental de un producto a través de varios indicadores, entre los que se incluyen:
Huella de carbono
Potencial de agotamiento de la capa de ozono
Potencial de acidificación
Consumo de agua
Generación de residuos
Uso de los recursos
Why is EPD Compliance Important?
1
Market Access & Preference
EPDs are increasingly required for green building certifications (like LEED and BREEAM), public tenders, and corporate procurement policies.
2
Credible Transparency
Third-party verification provides credible, data-driven proof of your environmental claims, building trust with customers and stakeholders.
3
Performance Benchmarking
The underlying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) helps identify environmental hotspots in your value chain, guiding innovation and efficiency improvements.
The 5-Step Path to EPD Compliance
01
Identify Product Category Rules (PCR)
The PCR provides the specific rules and requirements for conducting an LCA for a particular product type. It ensures EPDs within the same category are comparable. You must find the correct PCR for your product through an EPD Program Operator.
02
Conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Following the PCR and ISO 14040/14044 standards, perform a comprehensive LCA. This involves collecting data on energy, water, raw materials, and emissions from raw material extraction through manufacturing, use, and end-of-life.
03
Compile the EPD Report
The results of the LCA are documented in the EPD format as specified by the PCR. This report presents the environmental impact data in a clear and standardized way.
04
Third-Party Verification
The LCA report and draft EPD must be reviewed by an independent, approved third-party verifier. They check for accuracy, completeness, and conformance with the PCR and ISO standards. This step is crucial for credibility.
05
Register and Publish
Once verified, the EPD is registered with a Program Operator (e.g., UL, IBU, EPD International). It is then published in their public database, where it is typically valid for 3-5 years.
Key Governing Standards
1
ISO 14025
Establishes the principles and procedures for Type III environmental declarations.
4
ISO 14040/14044
Provides the framework, requirements, and guidelines for conducting Life Cycle Assessments.
3
EN 15804
A core PCR for construction products sold in the European market, often used as a reference for other PCRs.
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