ITB EPD Program, Explained for Manufacturers

What ITB is and why it matters

Instytut Techniki Budowlanej operates a third‑party EPD program used across Poland and accepted widely in the EU because outputs follow EN 15804 and ISO 14025. ITB is a founding member of ECO Platform, which helps align procedures and smooth cross‑market recognition.

Standards and scope you can bank on

ITB EPDs are built on EN 15804+A2 and ISO 14025 with product category rules tailored by the operator. Many ITB declarations cite the ITB‑PCR A framework, which mirrors EN 15804 structure so reviewers can compare apples to apples. If you sell into multiple EU markets, that alignment reduces rework when teams ask for consistent modules and indicators.

Validity and PCRs, in plain language

Most construction EPDs carry a five‑year validity window set at verification and publication, with mid‑cycle updates expected if results worsen beyond defined thresholds (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). For general construction products, PCR 2019:14 version 2.0.1 is active and valid until April 7, 2030, which keeps the rulebook stable for current projects (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025).

Recognition and listings across Europe

Because ITB helped found ECO Platform, its procedures are designed to fit the common requirements many EU specifiers expect. Mutual recognition mechanisms among established programs further reduce double work when a buyer requests listing in another registry, especially in Germany, the Nordics, or Benelux, provided the EPD is EN 15804+A2 consistent.

Where ITB fits best

Publishing with ITB is a strong fit when Poland is a primary market, when your distribution leans Central Europe, or when local language materials speed reviews. If your anchor markets are split between EU and North America, confirm whether a second listing is needed or if one declaration will be accepted as is.

What to prepare to move fast

A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. Line up one clean reference year of site‑level data, your declared unit, bill of materials and energy, packaging and transport, and the modules you will declare. Expect verifiers to ask for facility‑specific checks on electricity and fuels, then for a tidy audit trail.

Commercial signal check

LEED v5 kept embodied‑carbon transparency front and center, and it was ratified by USGBC members on March 28, 2025, which means project teams continue scanning for current, product‑specific EPDs in submittals (USGBC, 2025) (USGBC, 2025). That is a nudge to keep your validity date comfortably distant from active bid windows.

Operator logistics you should know

ITB maintains public listings and publishes EPDs in the program’s registry at itb.pl. Declarations include the PCR reference, verification details, the validity date, and the declared modules. Buyers can quickly cross‑check those items against their project criteria, which shortens the back‑and‑forth during prequalification.

How this choice affects your workload

A good LCA partner takes the messy data chase off your plate and coordinates verification and publication, rather than handing you spreadsheets. Pick the operator for market access, then optimize speed by treating data collection like a production run with clear owners and calendars. That is how teams avoid the last‑minute scramble.

Bottom line for spec wins

If Poland or its neighbors are core markets, ITB is a pragmatic, recognized route to an EN 15804+A2 EPD that clears procurement checks without drama. Plan renewals early, keep your indicators stable, and your product stays in the choice set. It is definately worth aligning once and reusing the work where buyers allow it.