Sectoral environmental product declaration

The requirement

How it is proven

Evidence required

Evidence confirming that the company has contributed - by providing data - to the generation of at least one industry-wide concrete/Cement/Aggregate EPD in the country where the plant requesting certification is located. The EPD needs to be either valid or in the preparation phase. The requested evidence needs to be issued or confirmed by the sectoral EPD owner or coordinator. OR Confirmation by the local sector association that no EPD is available or in the preparation phase in the country where the plant requesting certification is located. OR E1.03 is fulfilled.

Who checks it

Independent body verifies — a certifier, auditor or verifier with no stake

How Klar Cite classifies it

Klar Cite’s reading of the clause, not the scheme’s own claim.

What it asks

Disclose — information the applicant must provide

Standing

Required — must be met for the credential

Impact area

Climate Health — the CMF area the clause addresses

Also bears on

Human Health, Circular Economy, Ecosystem Health — other CMF areas the clause addresses

Level

Bronze — the level of the credential this clause belongs to

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