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Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Services – Verified Product Sustainability Reporting

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) provide independently verified, transparent data on a product’s environmental impact. As a EPD certification company, Kiwa supports companies worldwide in creating high-quality EPDs that meet international standards and market requirements.
Kiwa provides comprehensive Environmental Product Declaration services—including LCA, verification, and publication—through an international network of experts. Ensure regulatory compliance, improve sustainability performance, and strengthen your market position.

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For whom is a Environmental Product Declaration?

This service is designed for manufacturers, product developers, and organizations in sectors such as construction, electronics, and industrial production seeking to communicate the environmental performance of their products. EPDs are especially relevant for companies aiming to meet regulatory demands, achieve green building certifications, or enhance sustainability credentials.

This service is ideal for manufacturers, product designers, and businesses across sectors such as construction, electronics, manufacturing, and industrial production. EPDs are essential for companies aiming to:

  • Meet regulatory and tender requirements
  • Achieve green building certifications (LEED, BREEAM, DGNB)
  • Provide transparent sustainability data to customers
  • Improve product environmental performance
  • Strengthen their position in global markets

Our services support organizations of all sizes—from SMEs to multinational corporations.

What is an EPD?

An Environmental Product Declaration is a standardized document that presents transparent, comparable information about a product’s environmental impacts throughout its life cycle. Kiwa’s EPD service covers the full process: life cycle assessment (LCA), data collection, report preparation, independent verification, and publication. The service supports clients from initial training and consulting through to software support and final EPD issuance.

An Environmental Product Declaration is an independently verified, standardized document that presents the environmental impacts of a product across its entire life cycle. EPDs provide consistent, science-based information that supports sustainable decision-making. They base the standards on ISO 14025, EN 15804, EN 50693, and relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs).

Kiwa’s EPD Services Include:

  • Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Full cradle-to-gate or cradle-to-grave impact assessment
  • Data collection support, including templates and system modelling
  • EPD report preparation aligned with global standards
  • Independent third-party verification for credibility and compliance
  • EPD publication and registration in recognized databases
  • Training and expert consulting on LCA/EPD requirements
  • Software support using Kiwa’s proprietary EPD calculation tools
  • Global assistance through Kiwa’s international EPD expert network across multiple countries

Our multinational network ensures harmonized quality, local expertise, and efficient delivery times. No matter where your production or market is located. 

What are the benefits of our EPD Services?

  • Provides harmonized, science-based environmental data for products, supporting informed decision-making for clients, architects, and consumers.
  • Enhances transparency and comparability of environmental impacts, such as global warming potential and resource use.
  • Supports compliance with regulations and green building certification systems (e.g., BREEAM, LEED, DGNB).
  • Identifies opportunities for product and process optimization, helping organizations reduce their environmental footprint.
  • Strengthens market positioning by demonstrating credible sustainability performance.
  • EPDs can also serve as a product’s carbon footprint declaration, supporting climate goals and stakeholder communication. 

Why Choose Kiwa as your EPD partner?

Kiwa is an EPD service provider and offers recognized expertise in EPD development and verification, with a dedicated technical team and international network of experts. As an independent EPD program operator and verifier, Kiwa ensures high-quality, credible declarations. The service is supported by proprietary EPD accounting software R<think, integration with major databases, and efficient local and global support. Leading platforms and certification bodies recognize Kiwa’s experience, providing clients with reliable, competitive, and comprehensive EPD solutions.

Kiwa Ecobility Experts

Kiwa-Ecobility Experts (Kiwa-EE), as part of the Kiwa Group, operate as a Type III Environmental Declaration Program Operator in accordance with ISO 14025. We provide independent validation and verification of environmental declarations at both the product level (e.g., Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs)) and the organizational/project level (e.g., Corporate Carbon Footprints (CCF)).

Step in the Process

    Initial Consultation

    Assess client needs, product scope, and regulatory requirements for development.

    Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

    Conduct a detailed LCA to quantify environmental impacts across the product’s life cycle.

    Data Collection and Report Preparation

    Gather necessary data and prepare the EPD document according to relevant standards.

    Independent Verification

    Submit the EPD for third-party review to ensure accuracy and compliance.

    Publication and Registration

    Finalize and publish the verified EPD, making it available for stakeholders and certification schemes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products can have an EPD?

EPDs can be developed for a wide range of products, including construction materials, electronics, and industrial goods, provided there are applicable Product Category Rules.

How is an EPD verified?

Before publication, each EPD undergoes independent third-party verification to ensure data quality and compliance with international standards.

How long is an EPD valid?

EPDs are typically valid for five years, after which they should be reviewed and updated to reflect any changes in product or production processes.

How to create an EPD for my product?

Creating an Environmental Product Declaration involves several key steps. First, gather detailed data on your product’s materials, manufacturing, and lifecycle. Next, conduct a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to quantify environmental impacts. Prepare the EPD document according to relevant standards, then you have to start the verification process.

Finally, register and publish the EPD through an approved program operator. This process ensures your product’s environmental information is transparent and credible.

Are you an LCA to EPD service provider?

Yes, Kiwa provides comprehensive support from Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to the creation and verification of Environmental Product Declarations. Experienced experts guide clients through the entire process, ensuring compliance with international standards and delivering reliable, third-party verified EPDs.

Where to get an Environmental Product Declaration?

An Environmental Product Declaration can be obtained by working with a recognized service provider, such as Kiwa, that offers LCA and EPD services. After the EPD is created and independently verified, it is registered and published through an approved program operator, such as the International EPD System. Publicly available EPDs can be accessed via EPD libraries or program operator websites.

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