EPDs provide clear, credible information about a product's environmental impact, which can help consumers make informed choices. As EPDs are based on international standards, they allow for easy comparison of the environmental performance of similar products from different manufacturers, promoting competition for more sustainable products. In many markets and industries, having an EPD is becoming a requirement to meet environmental regulations or gain certification.
Wrekin EPDs are produced in accordance with ISO 15804. This is important as this international standard provides a consistent and reliable framework for assessing the environmental impact of construction products and services. This means that all EPDs created under this standard follow the same rules and guidelines, ensuring consistency in how environmental impacts are measured and reported. This standardisation makes it easier to compare the environmental performance of different products fairly and accurately. An EPD published in accordance with ISO 15804 is verified by independent third parties to ensure accuracy and reliability and ensures that it considers the entire life cycle of a product—from raw material extraction through production, use, and end-of-life disposal, known as modules.
Understanding each stage helps identify areas for reducing environmental impact and improving sustainability in construction products.