26 February 2025

Environmental Footprint & EPD: A Greek Approach to Sustainability

The Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is an internationally recognized certificate providing transparent, evidence-based data about a product’s environmental impact throughout its life cycle.

What is an EPD?

 

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) offers transparent, evidence-based data on a product’s environmental impacts across its entire life cycle. It’s based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and adheres to strict international standards, such as ISO 14025.

The EPD Landscape in Greece

In Greece, EPD adoption is steadily growing, especially in construction materials and industrial products. Greek companies are increasingly recognizing the benefits of environmental certification due to:

  • The rising demand for sustainable products
  • Compliance with international certification frameworks like LEED and BREEAM
  • Participation in global markets, where environmental documentation is crucial

EPD growth in the Greek market is also boosted by specialized certification bodies that offer verification services.

 

Why Invest in EPD?

Businesses that choose EPD certification:

  1. Ensure sustainability: Present hard data to confirm their environmental protection commitments.
  2. Compete globally: EPD is a prerequisite for involvement in major projects requiring environmental certifications.
  3. Attract clients and partners: Build trust in the market and gain an edge in tenders.
  4. Comply with regulatory demands: Meet regulatory trends that make sustainability a key requirement for business operations.

The EPD Certification Process

  1. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Identify environmental impacts at every product life cycle stage.
  2. EPD Preparation: Compile detailed data and meet international standards.
  3. Third-Party Verification: Certified bodies validate the accuracy of the data.
  4. Publication in International Platforms: EPD data are made globally accessible for all interested stakeholders.

EPD’s Future in Greece

Rising environmental awareness and the growing demand for sustainable solutions push Greek businesses to invest in transparency and reduce their environmental footprint. This momentum is likely to intensify, as more sectors (e.g., construction, industry) adopt EPD as a cornerstone of sustainable development.

How We Can Help

We provide specialized consulting services to assist in obtaining EPD certification, supporting businesses with:

  • Life Cycle Assessments (LCA)
  • Data collection and management
  • Third-party verification
  • Incorporation of EPD into their sustainability strategy
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