APC by Schneider: EPD coverage at a glance
APC is synonymous with UPS, racks, and data‑center gear. But how much of that portfolio is backed by credible environmental declarations that unlock specs and simplify carbon accounting on projects aiming for LEED v5 readiness? Here is the short, practical take for teams who sell and support building technology.
Who APC is and what they sell
APC, a Schneider Electric brand, focuses on power protection and data‑center infrastructure. Core lines include single‑phase Smart‑UPS, three‑phase Galaxy systems, Easy UPS, rack PDUs, NetShelter enclosures, battery cabinets, and in‑row cooling. The catalog spans several product families with many SKUs, from edge closets to large data halls.
If your work touches healthcare, higher ed, offices, or light industrial, APC shows up on bid lists often because it fits both IT rooms and full data‑center builds.
What counts as an “EPD” here
For electrical and electronic equipment, most declarations are Product Environmental Profiles, or PEPs. A PEP is a Type III environmental declaration aligned with ISO 14025 and built on an LCA, similar in role to an EPD for construction materials. Schneider positions PEPs under its Green Premium program, which centralizes compliance documents and environmental data. You can explore that hub here for APC ranges (Schneider Electric Green Premium, 2024).
Current public coverage we can verify
Recent PEP Ecopassport entries show declarations for APC and Schneider Electric on key data‑center products. Examples include Galaxy VX and Galaxy VS three‑phase UPS, Galaxy VXL, lithium‑ion battery cabinets, NetShelter SX Gen 2 racks, Galaxy PDUs, and InRow DX cooling, with registrations across 2024 and into 2025 (PEP Ecopassport registry, 2024–2025).
What this means on a job is simple. For large UPS and associated power and cooling blocks, APC has credible, program‑operator registered declarations that specifiers can cite without friction.
Likely gaps that matter commercially
Public PEP coverage is strongest for three‑phase, data‑center‑class systems and related gear. For entry and mid‑range single‑phase lines commonly sold into offices and small IT rooms, public PEPs are less visible in registers as of December 20, 2025. That visibility gap can slow approvals on projects where owners request product‑specific Type III declarations to keep embodied carbon accounting clean under evolving LEED v5 guidance.
A quick reality check. If a team proposes a popular single‑phase Smart‑UPS into a project that prefers products with a published declaration, reviewers may ask for an alternative with a readily findable PEP.
Competitor benchmarks specifiers may reach for
Large projects will often look at Eaton, Vertiv, ABB, and Delta for like‑kind UPS and power distribution. Some of those peers publish PEPs that are easy to cite. For example, Eaton’s Power Xpert 9395P UPS has a PEP valid through 2029, which makes it straightforward to drop into submittals when a Type III label is requested (PEP Ecopassport, 2024). ABB has public UPS PEPs as well, reinforcing the point that spec‑ready documentation is rapidly becoming table stakes on critical power scopes (PEP Ecopassport, 2021).
Product coverage snapshot by range
Three‑phase Galaxy UPS and associated battery cabinets and PDUs are well covered in public PEP listings. NetShelter racks and selected in‑row cooling SKUs also appear. Single‑phase Smart‑UPS and accessories show less consistent public coverage. The net effect is that APC’s heavy‑duty data‑center stack looks strong on documentation, while smaller room and branch IT gear may still require case‑by‑case clarification.
Why this matters now
Owners and GCs increasingly prefer product‑specific declarations to avoid defaulting to conservative database factors that can penalize a spec. Published, third‑party verified PEPs keep the door open and the bid moving. Teams that lack them often burn cycles on substitutions or lose quietly to equally capable gear that has its paperwork sorted. That is avoidable.
Plays manufacturers can run immediately
Map your top‑revenue SKUs to public declarations and flag the gaps that block common project types. Prioritize ranges that are frequently value‑engineered like 1 to 10 kVA UPS and popular rack PDUs. Pick the most accepted PCR pathway for EEE up front so submittals do not bounce on technicalities. Then make data collection painless for plant and product teams so timelines do not slip. This is where a white‑glove LCA partner pays off, because teh hidden cost is usually internal time.
Where APC competes most often
- Large data centers and colocation: Galaxy, battery cabinets, PDUs, in‑row cooling
- Campuses, healthcare, and offices: Smart‑UPS, rack PDUs, NetShelter enclosures
- Industrial and labs: three‑phase UPS, modular power distribution, specialty cooling
Bottom line for specability
APC is definitley not a single‑product company. The data‑center‑class portfolio shows strong, public PEP coverage that fits projects with strict documentation. The everyday edge gear that wins volume could use more consistently visible declarations. Closing that gap protects margin and keeps APC options on the shortlist when LEED‑aligned owners ask for verifiable Type III data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a PEP count as a Type III EPD for electrical equipment in building projects?
Yes. A PEP is a Type III environmental declaration under ISO 14025 that is commonly used for electrical and electronic equipment. Program‑operator registration and conformance to the relevant PCR are key to acceptance by project reviewers.
Which APC product families appear to have the most public declarations today?
Three‑phase Galaxy UPS and related battery cabinets and PDUs, plus NetShelter SX racks and selected in‑row cooling. These appear in 2024 and 2025 PEP Ecopassport entries for Schneider Electric and APC ranges (PEP Ecopassport, 2024–2025).
If a best‑selling single‑phase UPS does not have a public PEP, what is the risk?
Projects that prefer or require product‑specific Type III declarations may tilt toward competitors with published PEPs. For instance, Eaton’s 9395P UPS has a 2024 PEP valid to 2029, making it easy to cite in submittals (PEP Ecopassport, 2024).
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
