EPD submission requirement

The requirement

The publisher’s words are shown on request, below the limits.

The publisher’s words

How it is proven

Evidence required

The applicant shall state the reference to the EPD in Annex 1. If there is a long waiting time for the completion of EPDs, the reference may be submitted at a later date. In this case, the appli- cant shall submit a confirmation from the EPD Programme Operator to verify receipt of the EPD application. If an EPD tool has been used to generate the EPDs, the reference demonstrating verification of the tool by the Programme Operator shall be submitted. Verification that the EPD Programme Operator is recognised by the ECO Platform must also be submitted.

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

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