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EPD Study 2.0 · 2026

EPDs in Transition

From proof of compliance to strategic instrument

More than 90 stakeholders from 15 countries, company interviews and expert perspectives from the EPD environment: the study shows how expectations and the perceived benefits of EPDs have changed since 2018 – and which questions occupy companies today regarding EPDs, product portfolios, data and implementation.

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Cover of the EPD Study 2026 “EPDs in Transition” by brands & values
> 90stakeholders surveyed
15countries
2018 / 2026surveys compared
Officially listed with several EPD programmesbrands & values is officially listed as an LCA practitioner or EPD preparer with DIN EPD, IBU and EPD International.
DIN EPDIBUEPD International
Further programme environments we work with: ift Rosenheim · PEP ecopassport · MRPI · EPD Hub
Study contents

More than a survey: Guidance for your EPD route.

The publication combines stakeholder perspectives, a practical guide and experiences from companies. This helps you assess both the benefits of EPDs and their implementation in your own company.

01Stakeholder perspectives in transitionWhat do companies and other stakeholders expect from EPDs today? Which benefits do they perceive – and what has changed compared to 2018?
02Which EPD route fits?The practical guide shows which questions companies should clarify before choosing how to prepare and organise EPDs – from EPD types, programme operators and life cycle assessment to verification, publication and economic viability.
The right route results, among other things, from:NeedProduct portfolio and variantsRequirementspossible or permissible EPD typesUpdate frequencyData situationEconomic viability
03EPDs in corporate practiceHow companies use EPDs, declare their product portfolios and organise data processes. With experiences, recommendations and a classification of growing product data requirements.

The results are complemented by expert perspectives from DIN, EPD programme operators and the ECO Platform.

Findings

Three findings from the stakeholder survey.

Market benefits are perceived more strongly.For market access, competitive advantages and other market-related applications, the development compared to 2018 is particularly pronounced.
Transparency remains a core requirement.Transparency, credibility and objectivity continue to be among the aspects to which respondents attach particularly high expectations.
The strength lies in professional applications.The results point to a clearer understanding of roles: EPDs are seen more as professional information and verification instruments than as tools for direct end-customer communication.
Methodological noteThe basis is the assessment of the stakeholders surveyed. 64% of participants are manufacturers of construction products. The questionnaire was further developed for 2026.
Practice perspectives

How companies shape their EPD route.

Four company interviews show different starting situations, decisions and experiences – and why different starting points lead to different sensible routes.

ERCOTaking EPD-relevant data into account in the development process and declaring a variant-rich portfolio via product families.
SoiltecStarting pragmatically with external support and getting to know the required data and workflows.
ParadorUsing product group EPDs for a variant-rich range and weighing the benefits of more digitalised processes.
pro climaOrganising international publications and aligning internal data processes between the departments involved.

Complementary expert perspectives are provided by interviews with DIN, EPD International, PEP ecopassport and MRPI as well as the ECO Platform.

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