ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPDs)

Following ISO 14025 for environmental labels and declarations, an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a standardised, third-party verified document that clearly communicates the environmental performance or impact of a material or product over a given lifecycle boundary that is appropriate for the product.

Tunley helps you navigate the nuances of the EPD journey, from life cycle assessments to securing third-party endorsements, guaranteeing a declaration that's both thorough and verifiable.

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What Are They?

UNDERSTANDING EPDs

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive report that details the environmental impact of a product. It is essentially a product's carbon footprint calculated following standardised procedures for specific product types, known as Product Category Rules (PCR). The assessment, often referred to as a life cycle assessment or embodied carbon assessment, is validated by a third party to ensure comparability and reliability. Various organisations offer EPDs, and our preferred provider is the International EPD System, though we can collaborate with any EPD provider.

Clients may seek an EPD for various reasons, including regulatory and market-driven motivations:

Supply Chain Requirements: EPDs are often mandated by the supply chain, particularly in construction projects where environmental accountability is critical.

Quality Assurance: Seen as the "gold standard" of product carbon footprints, EPDs showcase a commitment to environmental responsibility and excellence.

Detailed Environmental Insights: EPDs are invaluable for clients interested in specific environmental impact categories, providing a clear and detailed analysis of their product’s environmental performance.

Standards

We already perform detailed lifecycle assessments and own the standards for ISO 14044 and ISO 14040.

PhD-Level Scientists

We have a team of PhD-Level Scientists with expertise in rigorous methodologies, assessments, and scientific processes.

Actionable Insights

We provide data as well as actionable reduction initiatives, ensuring a comprehensive and understandable carbon assessment report.

We used Tunley Environmental to help us with out carbon reduction targets, they conducted an embedded carbon report for one of our key ranges and we are now exploring next steps. I would highly recommend them professional, helpful a great company to work with.”

Kieron King

Quality Manager | Inpress

They did exactly what was asked and where we had less than perfect understanding of the issues involved their expertise showed through. The response time to follow up enquiries was excellent and I would happily use Tunley again.”

Michelle Smith

Intellectual Property Controller | Power Roll

We're creating an action map for future reduction on where we want to be. I would full recommend Tunley Environmental, with the carbon industry at the moment being a huge focus point. And Tunley Environmental are experts at what they do."

Thomas Ashworth

HSQE Manager | Extrudakerb

From start to finish the whole team have excelled in communication and support. They made the entire process seemless, and nothing was too much for them. This is my first full experience completing a carbon assessment, and I couldn't have asked for a better company to complete this with.”

Rebecca Druce

SQE Manager | Spacecare

We found all of the Tunley Environmental representatives to be extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. They provided a high standard of service with plenty of advice and support, including regular meetings to update on progress and present findings. We look forward to working with Tunley Environmental again on future projects.”

Mary Bellamy

Lead Research Nurse | University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Why

THE BENEFITS OF HAVING AN EPD

We offer complete life cycle assessments and embodied carbon assessments for products, providing clients with a detailed Tunley Report as the first step. Following this, we utilise SimaPro software to conduct a full environmental impact assessment, covering aspects like eutrophication and biogenic sequestration. This data is then formatted into an EPD following the specific Product Category Rules (PCR).

Consumer Trust

EPDs are recognised as accurate and truthful reflections of a product's carbon footprint, fostering consumer confidence.

Comprehensive Environmental Data

They provide detailed data on various environmental impacts, such as eutrophication, offering a broader understanding of a product’s ecological footprint.

Validation

The third-party validation process ensures that the assessments are reliable and thorough, adding credibility to your sustainability claims.

Competitive Advantage

An EPD signals to your stakeholders that your company is committed to transparency and environmental responsibility. This enhances your brand's credibility and sets you apart from competitors who may not have the same level of verified environmental data.

Future-Proofing Your Business

As the market shifts towards greater environmental accountability, having an EPD prepares your business for future regulatory changes and market demands. This proactive approach ensures long-term competitiveness and resilience.