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EPD Program Operators, Untangled

22 Articles

•Complete guide and resources

From Environdec to UL to BRE, the world of EPD operators can feel like a maze. We map it out, show you who does what, and hand you the shortcuts so you can publish with confidence.

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A simple grid with one axis labeled Indoor Air Emissions and the other Life‑Cycle Carbon. Two large stamps show GREENGUARD on the emissions axis and EPD on the carbon axis, emphasizing complementarity.

UL GREENGUARD vs EPD: What Each Credential Proves

Both labels show environmental intent, yet they answer different buyer questions. GREENGUARD speaks...

A stylized border checkpoint where construction materials present EPD “passports” stamped by different program operator logos, showing the idea of cross-border recognition.

How the global EPD system actually works

If your products sell into construction, Environmental Product Declarations are no longer exotic....

A simplified world map with clusters representing major EPD operators in the US and EU, scaled bubbles sized by approximate EPD inventory share.

EPD program operators, explained for manufacturers

Program operators publish and police Environmental Product Declarations, but not all run their...

A stylized world map with airport-style nodes labeled by major EPD operators and flight paths showing typical manufacturer routes from plant locations to target markets.

EPD program operators: the map and the shortcuts

Choosing where to publish an EPD is like picking an airport hub. The wrong connection adds...

CSTB, explained: services, software, and EPD reality

Looking for EPDs tied to CSTB’s own products? Here is the twist. CSTB is not a material...

Calendar marked ‘September 2025’ with pinned EPD events

EPD Headlines: September 2025 in Five Regions

From fee hikes in Berlin to fresh steel data in Chicago and a new automated tool in Munich,...

INIES: France’s Essential EPD Hub

Planning to sell construction products in France? Your environmental data must flow through...

EPD Turkey: Regional Operator Snapshot

Deadline-driven specifiers in Istanbul want proof, not promises. That’s why more than 170 Turkish...

Stichting MRPI: Dutch EPD Fast Track

Selling into the Netherlands without an MRPI-registered EPD is like showing up to a speed-dating...

GlobalEPD: Spain’s Gate to ECO Platform

Choosing a Program Operator can feel like picking teams at recess—slow play means lost projects. If...

EPDItaly: Fast-Growing Operator Under the ICMQ Banner

Choosing a program operator can feel like picking a phone plan—fine print everywhere, real costs...

PEP Ecopassport: Plug-and-Play EPD Operator for Tech Gear

Wondering where the electrical and electronics crowd parks its EPDs? Step inside PEP Ecopassport,...

BRE Global: Should You Publish Your EPD Here?

For UK-focused manufacturers, BRE Global looks like the obvious EPD gatekeeper. Its name shows up...

EPD-Norge: Nordic-built credibility for your next EPD

Need an Environmental Product Declaration that wins points in Norway, satisfies BREEAM-NOR, and...

NSF International: What to Expect from Its EPD Program

A familiar NSF mark on faucets and filters now crops up on Environmental Product Declarations too....

SCS Global Services: What to Know Before Publishing

Choosing an EPD program operator can feel like picking a phone plan: hidden fees, patchy coverage,...

ASTM’s EPD Program: What Manufacturers Need to Know

ASTM International is better known for concrete slump cones than carbon accounting, yet its...

Untangling UL Environment for EPDs

Thinking about publishing your next Environmental Product Declaration through UL Solutions? Their...

International EPD System: A Manufacturer’s Field Guide

Choosing the right program operator can feel like trying to pick a smartphone plan—everyone...

Bau EPD GmbH: Austria’s EPD Gateway

Snagging a pristine LCA is only half the battle. If your declaration never lands in the right...

International EPD System: Your Product’s Global Green Passport

Trying to win bids in Europe on Monday and the Gulf on Friday? Specifiers everywhere want an...

IBU: Europe’s Workhorse Program Operator for EPDs

Need an Environmental Product Declaration that sails through European tenders? The Institut Bauen...

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