EPD (Environmental Product Declaration)

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration. Known as Çevresel Ürün Beyanı in Turkish, it is an internationally valid report that objectively and comparably documents the environmental impacts of a product throughout its entire life cycle.

This document is verified by independent organizations and prepared in accordance with standards such as ISO 14025 and norms like EN 15804. The aim is not to simply state "how eco-friendly" a product is, but to demonstrate how much environmental impact the product has from production to disposal using numerical data.

In short:

An EPD is not a "green label"; it is a transparent environmental performance scorecard.

Can Sönmez

Sustainability Specialist

can.sonmez@greenix.com.tr

What is an EPD?

EPD is a document that systematically analyzes and reports the environmental impacts of products in all stages, starting from raw materials to production, use, and final disposal. EPDs are prepared in accordance with international standards and are verified by third parties. While these documents enable businesses to achieve their environmental sustainability goals, they also help them gain a competitive advantage in the market.

Scope of EPD

EPD documents comprehensively address many environmental impacts of products, such as:

Global warming potential (carbon footprint)
Water use
Air and water pollution
Resource consumption
Effect on the ozone layer

How is an EPD Prepared?

The EPD preparation process is carried out with a systematic and detailed approach. This process consists of four main stages in accordance with international standards:

1. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

LCA analyzes the environmental impacts of the product in processes from raw material to final disposal. At this stage, energy, water, raw materials used, and the resulting emissions are evaluated in detail.

2. Data Collection

Data regarding production processes, distribution, use, and disposal stages are collected. These data include various environmental impacts such as energy consumption, water use, amount of waste, and emissions.

3. Impact Assessment

The collected data are analyzed and classified according to different environmental impact categories. This stage clearly reveals the environmental performance of the product.

4. Preparation of the EPD Document

The obtained results are reported in a format compliant with international standards and verified by an independent organization. The verification process increases the reliability of the document.

Importance of EPD for Businesses

EPD is a strategic tool that helps businesses achieve their environmental sustainability goals. Here are some of the advantages that EPD offers to businesses:

Transparency and Credibility: EPD presents the environmental impacts of products in an impartial and standardized manner. This ensures credibility in the eyes of customers and stakeholders.
Market Competition: Products with EPD certification are more preferred in sustainability-oriented markets. Eco-friendly products play a significant role in consumers' purchasing decisions.
Legal Compliance: Many countries and regions make it mandatory to report the environmental impacts of products. EPDs facilitate compliance with these legal requirements and protect businesses from punitive sanctions.
Cost Savings: The data obtained during the EPD process allows for the identification of waste and energy losses in production processes. This translates into cost savings in the long term.
Stakeholder Trust: EPD documents create an important element of trust for investors, customers, and business partners. Businesses that clearly state their environmental sustainability goals build stronger relationships with stakeholders.

Which Sectors are EPDs Suitable For?

In fact, it is suitable for all sectors that produce physical products. Especially:

Construction Materials (concrete, ceramics, steel, glass, insulation, etc.)
Furniture and Interior Products
Electronics and Home Appliances
Food and Packaging Products
Energy Generating Systems
Chemical and Cleaning Products

GreeniX and EPD

As GreeniX, we offer professional support to our clients during their EPD preparation processes. With our expert team, we provide guidance at every stage, from the life cycle assessment of products to the verification processes.

GreeniX’s Role in the EPD Process

LCA Implementation: We provide a detailed analysis covering the entire life cycle of your products.
Data Management: We collect the necessary data for the accurate measurement and reporting of environmental impacts.
Compliance with International Standards: We ensure that your EPD documents comply with standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
Verification and Publication: We facilitate the publication of EPD documents verified by independent organizations.

What Did They Say

TÜMOSAN

While structuring our TSRS (Turkey Sustainability Reporting Standards) compliance process in full integration with our production dynamics, we received end-to-end support from Greenix, including infrastructure setup, strategy, training, and reporting. This professional process, which transforms extensive data inventories into an auditable reporting discipline, continues to strengthen in its second year. Greenix has become not just a service provider, but a reliable strategic partner in our sustainability journey.

Sabah Bedding

The EcoVadis process we conducted with Greenix enabled our sustainability performance to transform into a systematic and measurable structure. While our current practices were analyzed clearly, our strengths and areas for improvement were addressed with concrete actions. Thanks to the guiding approach of the Greenix team, we completed the EcoVadis assessment process in a transparent, controlled, and efficient manner.

Platform Turizm

We have successfully structured our TSRS compliance process from end-to-end with Greenix’s professional methodology. This comprehensive support, ranging from strategy formulation, infrastructure setup, and training to emission calculations, enabled us to integrate our sustainability data into our operational decisions. Thanks to their confidence-inspiring expertise, we continue our collaboration into the second reporting year.

Eva Gayrimenkul Değerleme

The corporate carbon footprint study we conducted with Greenix was not just a reporting process; it provided a transformation into a digital infrastructure where we can actively manage our data. While our carbon software made our emissions regular, comparable, and traceable, the reports prepared provided a clear framework for our decision-making processes. Addressing our specific needs in the real estate sector correctly was one of the strongest aspects of the study.

Katmerciler

During our TSRS compliance process, Greenix established a reporting discipline fully aligned with our product diversity and project processes. This expert support, which brought our data into a transparent, consistent, and audit-ready structure, enabled us to manage our sustainability performance with strategic data. We are pleased to sustain this trust-based partnership into our second reporting period.

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