Credible environmental impact data for a sustainable future

Each product needs to follow its corresponding Product Category Rules (PCR) for instructions on life cycle assessment (LCA). Therefore, the first step to create an EPD is to select a product category the product belongs to. If there are no PCRs are applicable, the EPD owner can initiate the PCR development.

The environmental impact of a product is assessed via a life cycle assessment (LCA) study. It evaluates a the entire life cycle of a product, from raw materials to recycled and/or waste materials. An LCA study takes between 1 and 12 months, and can be conducted within an organisation or by an external consultant.

The results from an LCA study are summarised in an EPD format once completed. An organisation can submit the results on EPD Portal on its own, or with the help of a consultant.

The EPD and all its associated documents undergo a third-party verification. The verification takes approximately 2 weeks, and there would be a report stating how the EPD fulfills the mandatory requirements. The verification should be conducted by a verifier, which could be an individual verifier or accredited certification body.

The final step is for the organisation to register the EPD and its associated documents in the EPD Portal for a final review. If there are no additions required, the EPD will be approved, published, and made available on the website.