Why choose the International EPD system?

By choosing the International EPD System, you gain access to a globally trusted, locally supported, and future-oriented platform for credible sustainability reporting.

The International EPD® System is one of the world’s most established and recognized program operators for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). With decades of experience, global reach, and a strong focus on quality and harmonization, we provide organizations with a trusted platform to communicate environmental performance.

Global Leadership and Recognition

As one of the oldest and leading EPD program operators, we have earned broad international recognition. The Product Category Rules (PCRs) and EPDs published through our system are considered of high quality and widely accepted in the market. This makes the International EPD System a preferred choice for companies that need robust and credible sustainability communication.

Global Reach, Local Expertise

Our main office is based in the EU, but our presence spans all continents through a network of local offices (licensees). This unique setup enables us to offer globally recognized EPDs tailored to national or regional market needs. Local licensees also provide competitive pricing and support in local contexts, ensuring accessibility no matter where your business operates.

Comprehensive PCR Library and Development Opportunities

We manage one of the largest PCR libraries in the world, covering a wide range of sectors. For products not yet included, organizations have the opportunity to develop new PCRs, supporting innovation and inclusion across industries.

Competitive and Transparent Pricing

Historically, our pricing has been in the midrange compared to other operators, providing strong value given our global recognition. Verification costs are defined independently by accredited verifiers and certification bodies, creating a competitive market that allows EPD owners to find the right fit for their needs.

Commitment to Harmonization

A core aim of the International EPD System is to advance harmonization in EPD markets. We actively engage in mutual recognition agreements and other harmonizing initiatives to make EPDs more consistent and useful across regions.

We also offer flexibility by allowing the use of external PCRs when required by local governments, provided certain conditions are met.

Efficient and User-Friendly Portal

Our highly appreciated EPD Portal makes the EPD registration process smooth, efficient, and transparent—helping organizations save time and focus on what matters most: communicating their sustainability performance.

The portal also offers fully digitalized EPDs for selected product categories, enabling users to directly input data without handling multiple files and PDF uploads. This creates a fully digital EPD from the start, making the process more streamlined and accessible.

Driving Digitalization Forward

We are proud to be a founding member of ECO Platform, one of the most widely known databases for EPDs in digital format. Beyond this, we are actively developing new digital solutions, such as the EPD Compiler and opening up for EPD tool collaborations, to further support the digitalization of EPDs and meet the needs of a fast-evolving market.