The study looks at the benefits and expectations of environmental product declarations (EPDs according to EN 15804) from the perspective of the involved stakeholders. The study...
provides a basic understanding of EPDs
looks at the benefits of EPDs and balances stakeholder expectations and the degree of fulfilment
presents experiences and recommendations from a corporate perspective
provides an overview of programme holders
outlines the steps and key issues in the process of a verified EPD
shows the expected time frame and costs
Content
Introduction
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
What benefits can be expected from EPDs?
Results: Expectations and fulfilment - from a stakeholder perspective.
From a company perspective: Experiences and recommendations from EPD owners
First steps and questions
Finding the right programme owner
Types of EPDs
What is the normative context and what are Product Category Rules (PCR)?
Life cycle assessment
Verification and publication
What time frame and costs can be expected?
Further information
Year of publication: 2019
Publisher: brands & values GmbH