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ISO 14025 and Type III declarations: the framework behind an EPD
The standard that explains why an EPD needs a program operator, why it cannot exist without a PCR, and what separates Type I, II and III.
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Every clca article tagged “EPD program operator” — 4 technical pieces covering the topic from methodology, standards interpretation and practical application angles.
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9 min readGreen Building
DGNB and the German market: where an EPD is close to mandatory
DGNB puts life cycle assessment at the centre of the system. For a manufacturer exporting to Germany, an EPD is an entry ticket rather than an option.
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EPD verifier selection: ITB, IBU, EPD International, ECOnsult compared
Which program operator publishes your EPD shapes your market reach. The practical differences between the four leading European programs.
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What is EN 15804+A2? A practical guide for product manufacturers
EN 15804+A2 (2019) is the mandatory European EPD standard for construction products. This guide covers indicators, the modulary table, MNR/MND, verification and end-to-end production with clca.
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- fundamentals20
- data quality15
- EN 1580412
- CBAM11
- building LCA10
- EPD10
- embodied carbon9
- sector LCA9
- ecoinvent8
- Scope 38
- construction product EPD7
- life cycle assessment7
- recycled content7
- corporate carbon footprint6
- biogenic carbon5
- embedded emissions5
- functional unit5
- ISO 140405
- carbon footprint5
- verification5
- carbon pricing4
- circular economy4
- CSRD4
- EN 159784
- end-of-life scenario4
- environmental claim4
- green building4
- impact categories4
- Module D4
- CO2 equivalent3
- data collection3
- Digital Product Passport3
- electricity emission factor3
- emission factor3
- energy efficiency3
- environmental regulation3
- export compliance3
- green building certification3
- uncertainty analysis3
- PCR3
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