EPD Certificates

For  your business

We provide transparent, verified information about the environmental impact of a product throughout its life cycle, helping consumers and businesses make more sustainable choices.

The Definition & Meaning

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive product certification that clearly outlines the direct environmental impact of any product material over the span of its lifetime.

What information EPD Certificates include?

Product description

Details about the product, including its materials, intended use, and market.

Lifecycle assessment

Environmental impacts such as global warming potential, ozone depletion, and water use.

Resource use

Details on energy consumption, renewable and non-renewable resources.

Waste emissions

Quantification of waste
generated and pollutants released throughout the product’s lifecycle.

assessment

Given the newly set net-zero targets in the UK, having an EPD Certificates is a primary step in making informed early project decisions, where genuine progress and impact can be made while delivering returns both commercially and environmentally

Through this life cycle assessment, for example, we have seen that buying our renewed office chairs on average saves up to 40 kg CO2-eq per chair.

Are EPDs required by law?

EPDs are often voluntary, but are a requirement in certain industries or regions to meet sustainability standards and legislation. The construction industry, especially in regions like the European Union, increasingly encourages or mandates EPDs.

Our approach

Our reuse products undergo an extensive life cycle assessment in order to obtain an EPD, providing clear and accurate information on product performance and sustainability.

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FAQ

Questions about EPD Certification

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EPDs allow manufacturers to communicate the environmental impact of their products transparently. Having this certification supports sustainability goals, helps companies meet regulatory requirements, and allows consumers and businesses to make more environmentally conscious initial purchasing decisions.

EPDs are verified by independent third-party organisations to ensure accuracy, credibility, and compliance with standards. For example, our furniture EPDs are verified through the trusted organisation LCA.no. This third party verification is crucial for maintaining trust in the information provided by EPDs.

Understanding the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

Understanding the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR): A Key Framework for Products

The European Union’s journey towards achieving their ambitious climate goals has taken a significant step forward with the implementation of the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR). This framework legislation is designed to expedite progress in two primary areas: by doubling the rate of circularity in material use, and meeting energy efficiency targets by 2030. The ESPR establishes guidelines that will set that standard for sustainability across products in almost every sector, revising how goods are produced, used, and recycled in the EU.

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