Environmental Product Declarations
Detailed environmental disclosure based on product life cycle assessment.
Make Your Product’s Environmental Impact Transparent and Credible
SCS Consulting Services helps manufacturers create Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and navigate the independent verification process through a third party. EPDs are reports that detail a product’s environmental footprint based on a life cycle assessment (LCA). If your business supplies products for green building, government procurement, or sustainability-conscious markets, EPDs are essential for meeting standards like LEED v4.1, LEED v5, and government Buy Clean programs.
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Unlock Market Access and Meet Sustainability Demands
SCS Consulting Services delivers:
- Full support from LCA to EPD publication, including coordination for the third-party verification
- Compliance with ISO 14025, ISO 14040 series, ISO 21930, EN 15804 in the EU, and FDES standards
- Optional marketing support to promote your verified EPDs
The SCS Consulting Services Advantage
SCS Consulting Services practitioners have decades of experience in life cycle assessment and EPD generation. Clients consistently praise our professionalism, transparency, and ability to simplify a complex process.
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- What is an EPD, and why is it important?
An EPD is a third-party verified report that transparently communicates a product’s environmental impact across its life cycle, based on a life cycle assessment (LCA). SCS Consulting Services manages the entire process:
- Identifying the applicable Product Category Rule (PCR)
- Conducting the LCA
- Preparing the EPD
- Facilitating third-party verification
- Coordination of the EPD publication on recognized EPD Programs
This service helps manufacturers meet green building standards (e.g., LEED v4.1/v5), satisfy procurement requirements, and support sustainability goals. EPDs enable greater market adoption of products sought after by architects, builders, contractors, and others who have adopted sustainable best practices.
- Who needs EPDs, and what industries are impacted by them?
EPD services are ideal for:
- Manufacturers of building materials, furniture, consumer goods, and industrial products
- Architects and designers seeking verified environmental data
- Procurement teams requiring transparency for compliance
Industries served include construction, furniture, flooring, steel, landscaping products, infrastructure products, plumbing, paint, textiles, wallcoverings, insulation, glass, concrete, wood construction products, and more.
- What results can I expect?
Clients can expect:
- Verified EPDs that contribute to LEED and other green building scheme credits
- Enhanced product transparency and marketability
- Identification of environmental hotspots for process improvement
- How long does it take to create an EPD?
Timelines vary based on product complexity and data availability. Steps include:
- PCR identification
- Data collection
- LCA modeling
- EPD preparation
- Third-party verification
- Registration and publication
In general, most projects are completed within four to six months with some products completed within three months.
- How do you handle data security and compliance?
SCS Consulting Services ensures:
- Conformance with ISO 14044, ISO 14025, and ISO 21930
- Independent third-party verification
- Secure handling of proprietary product data
- Transparent reporting aligned with international standards
- What type of EPD support is included?
SCS Consulting Services supports you through the entire EPD creation process. Our turnkey support includes:
- Full LCA and EPD development
- Appropriate PCR identification
- Data collection guidance
- EPD template and formatting
- Third-party verification coordination
- What does pricing look like?
Pricing for an EPD depends on a number of variables, including:
- Number of products and complexity
- Scope of LCA, EPD, and PCR services
- Verification and registry needs
You can request a custom quote or schedule a free consultation to scope your project.
- Can I see an EPD demo or trial the product?
Due to the nature of EPD development, there is no demo or trial available. SCS Consulting Services offers consultations to walk through the EPD development process, show sample reports, and explain how EPDs contribute to sustainability and compliance goals.
- How do I get started?
Schedule a free consultation here and ask for an EPD consultation. An SCS Consulting Services EPD advisor will follow up to tailor a solution for your EPD needs.
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