If you're new to environmental product declarations — or you've sourced them before and want to do it better — start here. We publish one guide every two weeks.
A plain-English explainer of what an Environmental Product Declaration is, what it covers, what it doesn't, and the four most common reasons a manufacturer needs one in 2026.
The honest answer is "between €6,000 and €40,000," but the range depends on five specific factors. This article walks through each one with the questions to ask before you accept a quote.
A country-by-country map of where EPDs are required, and from when — covering Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
IBU, Environdec, UL, NSF, EPD Norge, JEMAI — when does each one make sense? A short framework based on region, sector, and the markets where your EPD needs to be recognised.
Most regulations require a Type III EPD with third-party verification — but they don't always say so plainly. Here's what distinguishes the three types and why Type III is almost always the right answer.
The cement and ready-mix sectors have the most mature EPD ecosystem globally. This article walks through the typical PCRs used, the data manufacturers need to collect, and the program operators that dominate the segment.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism's definitive phase began in January 2026. EPDs and CBAM are not the same — but their underlying data overlaps heavily. This article maps which parts of an EPD you can reuse for a CBAM declaration.
The standard EPD takes 6–12 months. We've seen well-prepared manufacturers complete one in four. The single biggest factor is how clean the production data is before the LCA work starts.
Mineral wool, EPS, glass wool, and bio-based insulation each have their own PCRs and verifier preferences. A snapshot of where the market currently sits.
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