EPDmerkintöjä

EPDmerkintöjä refers to the Finnish term for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). An EPD is a standardized, third-party verified document that communicates the quantified environmental performance of a product or service over its life cycle. It is based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and follows specific International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards, particularly ISO 14025.

In Finland, EPDmerkintöjä plays a crucial role in the construction and manufacturing industries, providing transparency about a product's environmental impact. This includes data on aspects such as global warming potential, ozone depletion potential, acidification potential, and eutrophication potential. Manufacturers use EPDmerkintöjä to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability, while specifiers, architects, and consumers can use this information to make informed choices, favoring products with lower environmental footprints.

The development of EPDmerkintöjä in Finland is often facilitated by national program operators or industry associations. These bodies ensure that the EPDs comply with relevant standards and are registered in a public database, making them accessible to a wider audience. The goal of EPDmerkintöjä is to drive market demand for more environmentally friendly products and encourage continuous improvement in environmental performance throughout the supply chain.