What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardized, third-party verified document that transparently reports the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life cycle, from raw material extraction to production, use, and end-of-life disposal. Based on rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and compliant with international standards such as ISO 14025, EPDs provide objective, comparable, and credible data that help businesses, clients, and regulators make informed sustainability decisions
At Planet First, we guide you through the EPD process-enabling you to demonstrate your commitment to transparency, sustainability, and environmental leadership.
Why is an EPD Important for Your Business?
- Transparent Environmental Reporting:
EPDs offer clear, third-party verified data about your product's environmental performance, building trust with clients, stakeholders, and regulators
- Market Differentiation:
An EPD sets your products apart by showcasing your commitment to sustainability, helping you gain a competitive edge in increasingly eco-conscious markets
- Supports Green Building and Certifications:
EPDs are recognized by leading green building rating systems such as LEED, BREEAM, and Estidama, and can help your products earn credits or meet procurement requirements
- Regulatory Compliance and Risk Mitigation:
As environmental regulations tighten globally, EPDs provide robust documentation to demonstrate compliance and reduce legal risks
- Enhanced Supply Chain Collaboration:
EPDs facilitate sustainable supply chain management, enabling you and your partners to identify and implement improvements across the product life cycle
- Credible Marketing and Branding:
Use EPDs to communicate verified sustainability claims and avoid greenwashing, strengthening your brand reputation and opening new marketing opportunities
Our EPD Services Include:
- 1. Goal & Scope Definition
We work with you to define the objectives of your EPD, select the relevant product category rules (PCRs), and establish system boundaries and key environmental indicators.
- 2. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Our experts conduct a comprehensive LCA to quantify the environmental impacts of your product across all life cycle stages, gathering robust primary and secondary data.
- 3. EPD Documentation
We prepare the EPD document according to ISO 14025 and relevant PCRs, ensuring all required environmental information is clear, transparent, and accessible.
- 4. Third-Party Verification
Planet First coordinates independent third-party review and verification to ensure your EPD meets international standards and is credible in the market[1][2][3].
- 5. Registration and Publication
We support you in registering your EPD with recognized programme operators (such as the International EPD® System), making your declaration publicly available and accessible to stakeholders
- 6. Continuous Improvement & Updates
As your products or processes evolve, we help you update your EPDs and identify further opportunities for sustainability improvements.
Who Can Benefit from EPDs?
- Manufacturers
aiming to demonstrate the environmental performance of their products and meet customer or regulatory requirements.
- Architects, Designers, and Builders
seeking products with transparent, comparable sustainability data for green building projects.
- Companies pursuing green building certifications
(e.g., LEED, BREEAM) or responding to environmentally conscious procurement demands.
- Businesses looking to enhance supply chain sustainability, improve brand reputation, and support credible marketing claims.
Why Choose Planet First for EPD Services?
- Expertise in LCA and EPD Standards:
Our team is skilled in international EPD frameworks and the latest methodologies, ensuring your declarations are robust and globally recognized.
- End-to-End Support:
From initial LCA to final publication, we manage the entire EPD process, saving you time and ensuring compliance at every step.
- Actionable Insights:
Beyond documentation, we deliver recommendations to help you further reduce environmental impacts and drive continuous improvement.
- Transparent, Credible Results:
We ensure your EPDs are independently verified and meet the highest standards for transparency and comparability.
Demonstrate Your Commitment to Sustainability
With Planet First’s EPD services, you gain a powerful tool to communicate the environmental performance of your products, support green building initiatives, and lead in sustainable innovation. Contact us today to discover how EPDs can enhance your brand, meet market demands, and drive long-term business success.
