Global GreenTag International: EPD Program Operator Snapshot
Shopping for an EPD program operator can feel like picking a streaming service before a long flight. You need broad compatibility, dependable verification, and no surprises mid‑journey. Here is how Global GreenTag International’s EPD Program stacks up for building‑product manufacturers who care about speed to spec and clean comparisons.
What Global GreenTag’s EPD Program is
Global GreenTag International runs a Type III EPD program aligned to ISO 14025 for a range of product categories, with options to publish to EN 15804 or ISO 21930 where market rules ask for it. That makes its declarations usable on projects that expect European‑style construction disclosures as well as North American formats.
Standards and recent updates
The program operates under General Program Instructions that were refreshed on September 10, 2025, to strengthen rules for PCRs, development, and verification processes. That update reiterates compliance pathways for ISO 14025, EN 15804, and ISO 21930 (Global GreenTag, 2025) (Global GreenTag, 2025).
Verification and validity, in plain terms
Third‑party verification is required for Type III EPDs. Most EPDs stay valid for five years from publication, with earlier updates triggered if results worsen beyond defined thresholds. This convention is consistently stated by major operators, including the International EPD System’s guidance that lists five years as the normal validity period (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International FAQ, 2024).
What “EN 15804 content” really means here
EN 15804 +A2 expanded the core environmental indicators to 13 and requires full life‑cycle reporting through Modules C1 to C4, with Module D beyond the system boundary. If your buyers rely on building‑level LCAs, that breadth helps reviewers compare apples with apples across brands (EN 15804+A2, 2019).
PCR coverage and how to choose one
GreenTag hosts and adopts PCRs for multiple categories. The pragmatic move is to scan which PCR competitors cite, confirm it is current, and align so specifiers can compare like for like. If a suitable PCR is missing, a sub‑PCR may be available or a new one can be convened, yet that takes time that sales teams rarely have.
Where GreenTag fits geographically
GreenTag is frequently used by manufacturers selling into Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, while still serving projects globally that accept ISO 14025 and EN 15804 content. For teams targeting Green Star projects, the 2025 uplift that increased the Responsible Product Value for product‑specific EPDs to 7 can make a published EPD pull more weight in bids (GBCA, 2025) (EPD Australasia, 2025).
Speed and project management realities
Publishing with any operator succeeds or stalls on data readiness. The fastest path is a tight data‑collection sprint across utilities, materials, packaging, yield, scrap, and transport, followed by disciplined reviewer exchanges. As a gut‑check, if the foreground data window is not a clean recent 12 months, expect extra questions.
Strengths to note and watch‑outs to plan for
GreenTag’s dual alignment options (EN 15804 and ISO 21930) can reduce rework across markets. The tradeoff is carefully matching the PCR and indicator set your buyers expect, especially under +A2 where the indicator table is longer and more granular. If your current declarations are +A1, they remain valid until expiry, yet renewals should defnitely target +A2 for comparability.
Two quick checks before you commit
- Confirm the indicator set and methods match what downstream tools accept, including the 13 core +A2 indicators for construction products (EN 15804+A2, 2019).
- Validate the five‑year validity window against your product‑change roadmap so you are not forced into an early refresh by a mid‑cycle formulation shift (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International FAQ, 2024).
Bottom line for manufacturers
Global GreenTag International offers a credible route to ISO 14025 and EN 15804 EPDs with program rules updated in 2025, useful when Green Star or broader Asia‑Pacific recognition matters. The commercial win shows up when a product‑specific, verified EPD unlocks rating value, shortens reviewer back‑and‑forth, and lets specifiers compare your product fairly without generic penalties (GBCA, 2025) (EPD Australasia, 2025).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a GreenTag EPD valid for five years or a different period?
Five years is the norm across major operators, with interim updates if results worsen beyond thresholds (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International FAQ, 2024).
Does GreenTag support EN 15804 +A2 indicators for construction products?
Yes. +A2 requires 13 core indicators and full end‑of‑life reporting. Teams publishing today should model to +A2 for comparability in building‑level LCAs (EN 15804+A2, 2019).
Will a GreenTag EPD help on Green Star projects?
Yes. In December 2025, product‑specific EPDs rose from 5 to 7 Responsible Product Value under GBCA’s framework, which strengthens their contribution to Green Star pathways (GBCA, 2025) (EPD Australasia, 2025).
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
