Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

– A key to sustainable products and materials

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a third-party verified environmental declaration that provides transparent and scientific documentation of a product’s environmental impact throughout its entire life cycle – from raw material extraction to production, transport, use and disposal.

For companies, an EPD is a powerful tool. It makes the company’s environmental performance visible and provides a solid basis for meeting the demands for sustainable development, whether to meet regulatory requirements, participate in green procurement processes, or build trust with customers and partners.

But why is this important?

For materials and products: EPDs provide a data-driven basis for reducing carbon footprints, minimizing environmental impact and promoting the circularity of materials. This means that manufacturers can identify solutions that increase recycling, reuse and resource efficiency throughout the value chain.
For companies: Having an EPD strengthens competitiveness in a market that is increasingly demanding environmental responsibility. It is a clear signal that the company takes sustainability and resource use seriously.
For the world: EPDs contribute to a more sustainable future by promoting transparency and accountability, which in turn supports the global shift towards net zero emissions and a circular economy.

At NILU, we offer expertise in the development and verification of EPDs, including the EPD Generator. With our long experience in industrial ecology (LCA, PCF, PEF, ecodesign, etc.), we help companies navigate this complex but critical path towards sustainable solutions for their products.

Together, we create the future – one EPD at a time.