Where to Apply for an EPD Certificate?
Companies in Turkey seeking to obtain an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certificate can apply to authorized institutions that register internationally recognized EPDs in compliance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards. The main institutions operating in this field in Turkey include: ERKE Sustainable Building Design Consultancy These institutions guide companies throughout the EPD certification process […]
Disadvantages of a Product Without an EPD Certificate
Disadvantages of a Product Without an EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) Certificate 1. Lack of Transparency The EPD certificate provides scientific verification of a product’s environmental impacts. Without this document, reliable information on the product’s environmental performance is unavailable. Consumers and decision-makers in projects cannot objectively assess the product’s environmental footprint. 2. Ineligibility for Green Building […]
Which Standards Are Followed When Preparing an EPD Certificate?
Standards Used in Preparing EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) Certificates EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certificates are prepared in accordance with specific international standards to present the environmental performance of products in a scientific and standardized manner. Below are the main standards used in the preparation of EPD certificates: 1. ISO 14025: Environmental Labels and Declarations This […]
Role of EPD in LEED and BREEAM Certifications
EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) documents play a crucial role in sustainable building certification systems such as LEED and BREEAM. Here’s how they contribute to these certifications: 1. Role in LEED Certification Materials and Resources (MR) Credits:EPD documents contribute to specific credits within the MR category in LEED certification. For example: Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) Credit: […]