Everyday Earth | SMI - Product brochure - Page 13
An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)
is a veri昀椀ed and standardised report based
on the data collected from an LCA. Following
the ISO 14025 standard, EPDs provide
credible information about the environmental
impact of a product, summarising the LCA
昀椀ndings.
EPDs adhere to rigorous standards and are
typically authorised for 昀椀ve years. There are
several types of EPDs:
Average product
or manufacturerspeci昀椀c product
Declared unit
or functional
unit
Product range
or productspeci昀椀c
B2B or B2C
Bene昀椀ts of LCA’ Identi昀椀es opportunities to
reduce environmental impact by highlighting
hot spots for high-impact areas.
SMI: EVERYDAY EARTH CATALOGUE
A GUIDE TO
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT
DECLARATIONS (EPD)
• Supports ESG goals and aligns with
sustainability standards.
• Helps minimise waste and resource usage,
reducing production and operational costs.
• Assists in meeting environmental
regulations and certi昀椀cations (e.g. ISO
14040 standards).
• Prepares businesses for stricter future
environmental laws.
• Drives innovation by inspiring eco-friendly
product designs or materials.
• Leads to the development of durable,
recyclable, and less resource-intensive
products.
• Attracts environmentally conscious
customers and investors.
As the demand for sustainable products
rises, consumers are increasingly focused
on procurement decisions that prioritise
decarbonising supply chains. In response,
regulations around carbon transparency
are strengthening, making EPDs not just an
advantage but a necessity for businesses.
• Identi昀椀es potential environmental risks
early, mitigating liabilities.
• Provides data to manage supply chain
sustainability risks e昀昀ectively.
• Demonstrates commitment to
environmental stewardship.
• Provides valuable data on consumer
preferences for sustainable products.
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