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Environmental Product Declarations. Simplified.

EPD North America makes it simple and cost-effective to publish third-party verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). Our process supports manufacturers and LCA consultants worldwide with access to digital tools and workflows, as well as deep expertise.

As an EPD Program Operator, EPD North America assists customers to deliver EPDs compliant with ISO 14025, EN 15804+A2, ISO 21930, ILCD+EPD, OpenEPDTM, and other standards.

Why Choose EPD North America

Compliance. Compatibility. Confidence.

EPD Creation for compliance with LEED, Buy Clean, GSA programs, and Procurement

EPD North America makes creating and publishing EPDs simple for manufacturers worldwide. EPD North America operates a third-party verified EPD program based on ISO 14025 Type III EPDs, including Facility-Specific EPDs, Industry-Wide EPDs, Product-Specific EPDs, and SKU-Specific EPDs using smart technology that ensures compliance and compatibility without compromising on quality.

Digital EPDs and Tools: Faster. Smarter. More Reliable.

EPD North America is a licensee of EPD International, a pioneer in the development of digital EPDs. There is an increasing demand of data in digital format and EPD North America, via EPD International, offers pre-verified tools and machine readable EPDs to allow efficient EPD development at an affordable cost. EPDs compliant with EN15804 are integrated with ECO Platform’s ECO Portal and available in digital format.

Consistent Verification to the Appropriate Standards

Verification and third-party review of LCAs and EPDs within our program guarantee consistent quality to the appropriate standards. EPDs published via EPD North America are globally and publicly available in partnership with the International EPD System.
Additionally, EPD North America can assist manufacturers and LCA practitioners to identify qualified independent verifiers to support the verification process.

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What is an EPD?

An Environmental Product Declaration, or EPD, is a document that transparently communicates the environmental (including carbon footprint) performance or impact of a product or material over its lifetime. EPDs are required by many purchasing organizations, green building standards, and federal procurement standards. EPDs make it possible to compare the impacts of different materials and products in order to select the less impactful option (i.e., purchase a product with a lower carbon footprint). EPDs serve as a consistent and transparent data source used to understand the carbon footprint of purchased products. EPDs are being used as data sources for Scope 3 Emissions Accounting, as part of Scope 3 decarbonization strategies for major corporations, and quickly becoming a core part of building regulations and purchasing requirements worldwide.

How to Create an EPD

Step 1

Find an LCA Provider

Find a credible external LCA Provider or determine the appropriate LCA/EPD software for your product type.

Step 2

Choose your Product Category Rule (PCR)

Select a target standard and Product Category Rule (PCR) that aligns with your goals, whether that’s green building certification, procurement rules, regulatory rules, and more.

Step 3

Collect your data

Collect product level data for the specific product or product family as well as the needed supporting documentation to conduct a Life Cycle Assessment. Complete the LCA and prepare your EPD for verification.

Step 4

Verify your EPDs

Submit your LCA and EPD for review and verification. Our program works with qualified independent verifiers approved by EPD International who perform verification of the LCA and EPD(s). If the EPD meets all specified requirements, it is ready for publication. A few rounds of revisions may be needed.

Step 5

Publish your EPDs

After completing the verification process, the EPD is registered in the EPD Portal and submitted for prepublication review and final publication.

EPD Program Operator Rules

EPD North America is a licensee of the International EPD® System, operated by EPD International AB. EPD International is ISO 9001 and 14001 certified and Accredited to ISO 14025 and 14027. EPD North America is governed by the General Programme Instructions (GPI). For each product category, EPD North America relies on international and domestic Product Category Rules (known as PCRs) as well as ISO 21930 to verify EPD applicability.

Our EPDs can be used to meet USGBC’s LEED Requirements, Buy Clean California, Buy Clean Washington, Buy Clean Colorado, and other state and regional Buy Clean Programs. Our EPDs are also compliant with the Federal Government Buy Clean Act (under GSA) via EPD International’s External PCR program. EPD North America supports EPD development in accordance with the Inflation Reduction Act requirements.

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Textile

Food & Beverage

Consumer Products

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Electrical Products

Manufactured Products

Energy Supply

Built Environment Service

EPD North America Verification Process

Step 1

Confirmation

The Life Cycle Assessment is reviewed to confirm the selected Product Category Rule (PCR). PCRs covering many product categories are already available via the PCR Library.

Step 2

Verification

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment and the resulting EPD are submitted to an approved independent verifier.

Step 3

Review

Once the verification is completed, the manufacturer confirms that the EPD is ready for publication.

Step 4

Publication

EPD North America publishes the EPD to the EPD Library at EPD International.

Step 5

Maintenance

EPD North America provides annual checks to confirm EPDs are up to date.

Recognition of EPDs

EPDs are recognized based on their third-party verification and standards compliance. Some of the common requirements for EPDs and EPD North America are listed below:

GSA Low Carbon Requirements for Asphalt and Concrete
WBCSD Pathfinder
OpenEPDTM ™
ILCD+EPD
CIBSE TM65
ISO 22057
USGBC’s Green Building Requirements

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What is required from an EPD program operator to be valid under International Standards?

Requirements for EPD programs are defined in the International Standard ISO 14025: Environmental Labels and Declarations. Type III Environmental Declarations. Principles and Procedures.

The key requirements for EPD programs include publishing General Program Instructions, ensuring that requirements for EPDs are followed, establishing procedures for data consistency, publishing EPDs/PCRs and publicly listing them, selecting competent independent verifiers and PCR review panel members, establishing a transparent procedure for PCR review, and more.

In addition to ISO 14025, EPD North America complies with the following sectoral standards: EN 15804+A2:2019, ISO 21930:2017, EN ISO 14067:2018, and EN 50693:2019.

Regarding mutual recognition, cross-publishing, and national recognition

EPD North America offers mutual recognition and cross-publishing with program operators around the world. EPD North America’s goal is to make it easier for manufacturers to manage EPDs in different markets with different requirements. This includes different EPD requirements within North America, but also different requirements throughout Europe and Asia Pacific regions.

Regarding digital EPDs or digital transitions

EPD North America is focused on supporting the development of fully digitized EPD production and publishing processes. EPD North America clients can cross-publish EPDs cost-efficiently. EPD North America is focused on accelerating the pace of digitalization through innovative services and smart technological solutions.

EPD North America Organization

We are a fully aligned licensee of International EPD® System and provide tailored services, including a regional EPD Helpdesk. Additionally, we promote the International EPD® System to relevant stakeholders and collaborate regionally.

The International EPD® System is the world’s first and leading global EPD program operating in accordance with the ISO 14025, TS/14027, ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and ISO 14067.

The International EPD® System is recognized as an Eligible EPD Programme Operator under the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) according to ISO 14025 and 14027.

Kate McFeaters
Managing Director, EPD North America
Email: katemcfeaters@epdna.com

She serves as the Program Manager and is responsible for the day-to-day operations of EPD North America, including management of the EPD Verification Process and executing the duties set out in ISO 14025.

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