Emissioni di carbonio

Regolamento - Dichiarazione ambientale di prodotto EPD

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.

Spesso chiamata "etichetta nutrizionale" per la sostenibilità, non implica che un prodotto sia superiore dal punto di vista ambientale, ma semplicemente presenta dati concreti. L'EPD è una dichiarazione ambientale di tipo III, sviluppata in conformità allo standard ISO 14025. Quantifica le prestazioni ambientali di un prodotto attraverso vari indicatori, tra cui:

Impronta di carbonio
Potenziale di riduzione dell'ozono
Potenziale di acidificazione
Consumo di acqua
Generazione di rifiuti
Utilizzo delle risorse

Why is EPD Compliance Important?

Market Access & Preference

EPDs are increasingly required for green building certifications (like LEED and BREEAM), public tenders, and corporate procurement policies.

Credible Transparency

Third-party verification provides credible, data-driven proof of your environmental claims, building trust with customers and stakeholders.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.