Sectoral environmental product declaration

The publisher’s words

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 to read this clause

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

Type of requirement

Provide information — e.g. declare ingredients or publish an environmental product declaration

Required?

Optional, earns points — not required; meeting it adds to the score

Topic

Climate Health — the topic the clause addresses, grouped by the Common Materials Framework (CMF)

Also relevant to

Human Health, Circular Economy, Ecosystem Health — other topics the clause addresses

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