Environmental Product Declaration
Comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment and EPD Services
Environmental Transparency to Meet Customer Needs
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an objective report that transparently communicates what a product is made of and how it impacts the environment, based on the findings of a life cycle assessment (LCA). Once verified by a third-party, an EPD opens the door for your product to earn credits for green building rating systems like LEED v4.1 and LEED v5, satisfy architect and designer needs, and meet government procurement specifications.
Four Decades of Leadership
SCS has been a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability verification, certification, auditing, testing, and standards development since the 1980s. We were an early pioneer in life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) and in the development of environmental reporting tools for products based on LCA.
Our experienced team manages every aspect of the EPD process, collaborating with you to ensure a smooth, efficient LCA and an accurate EPD. We can support you in three ways:
- conducting the LCA
- preparing your EPD
- working with a third-party verification body before EPDs are published.
Reliable Results
The reliability, transparency, and quality of Environmental Product Declarations are derived from the rigor of the process, including:
- Product Category Rule (PCR). The international standard governing EPDs (ISO 14025) requires that certified EPDs be prepared in accordance with PCRs that define the product category, describe the scope of the LCA to be conducted, and identify the types of potential impacts that must be evaluated and reported.
- LCA Study. The LCA is typically conducted by a recognized neutral third-party, in accordance with international LCA standards (ISO-14040 series). The assessment must, at a minimum, address each environmental and human health impact identified in the PCR.
- EPD Report. The resulting EPD is based on the findings of this assessment. It contains all information required by ISO 14025 and defined in the PCR, including a description of the study scope, the product, results, and additional environmental information about the product.
- LCA and EPD Verification. To learn more about having your LCA or EPD verified, contact SCS Global Services.
EPD Development Steps
Our team works with you every step of the way to ensure a smooth and successful outcome.
- Identify the Product Category Rule
- Scoping and Data Collection
- Perform Life Cycle Assessment
- Prepare EPD
- Verify EPD
- Publish EPD
Upon completion, SCS also offers a wide range of optional client marketing support services.
Client Testimonials
“At the beginning of our step toward the verification process of EPD on our product, we were anxious about all terms, definitions and scope. However, SCS’ in-depth expertise and the utmost effort helped us feel comfortable and reached the end of tunnel. Thank you.”
Daniel Hong, Lotte Chemical California - Verified EPDs for Staron and Radianz
“The personnel at SCS Global Services were very helpful in giving us guidance and clarifying the information required from our company to create the EPD. They even took the time to set up videoconferences with us to clear up some questions we had. We would recommend SCS Global Services to any company that needs an EPD.”
Juan Delgado, Vinton Steel - Verified EPD for Fabricated Steel Rebar
“Our management appreciates SCS’ EPD team for smooth coordination during the entire EPD and LCA process. We would especially like to thank Keith Killpack and Bobby Mathew for their immediate response and proper guidance to us during the entire project. It’s a very happy moment for us that we have eagerly awaited.”
Anand Bhojani, Bansiyi Overseas - Verified EPD of SPC Flooring for brand Andrea
“This is the second time we have worked with Keith and the team at SCS, and it was extremely easy. They are knowledgeable and supportive, answering our many questions and queries, and patient with us as we took time to make sure we had the right information.”
Fiona Levin-Smith, IFS Coatings - Verified EPDs for powder coating products