Bureau Veritas reinforces its expertise within the International EPD System through broader accreditation

In an increasingly sustainability-focused marketplace, organizations require dependable and internationally recognized methods for demonstrating the environmental characteristics of their products and services. 
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have emerged as a key instrument for providing transparent, credible, and comparable environmental information. Developed based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies and aligned with internationally recognized standards, EPDs deliver verified data covering every stage of a product's or service's life cycle.

Environmental Product Declarations: enabling credible environmental communication

The scope of accreditation also includes the EPD Process, a structured methodology that enables organizations to create and manage EPDs through established procedures and practices. Especially relevant for companies planning to issue multiple declarations, the EPD Process supports efficiency, consistency, and alignment with programme requirements over time.

As demand for trustworthy environmental data continues to increase, EPDs play an important role in helping organizations provide information that is both transparent and verifiable. This approach supports stakeholder expectations and contributes to stronger confidence in environmental statements and sustainability objectives.

Verification of Pre-Verified Tools now included within the accreditation scope

Bureau Veritas has further expanded its accreditation within the International EPD System by adding the verification of Pre-Verified Tools. These tools assist organizations in generating LCA results that comply with applicable Product Category Rules (PCRs) and programme requirements. Independent verification provides assurance that the methodologies, calculation models, and generated outputs meet the required technical and regulatory expectations.

For organizations operating extensive product ranges, Pre-Verified Tools can deliver notable efficiencies. Standardized LCA calculations support faster development and updating of EPDs, improve consistency across assessments, facilitate repeatability of results, and enable scaling across several products or production facilities. Independent verification also helps increase stakeholder trust in the environmental information reported.

A comprehensive approach to environmental performance verification

By offering accredited services for both EPD verification and Pre-Verified Tools verification, Bureau Veritas provides end-to-end support across the environmental performance value chain. These services complement a broader sustainability portfolio that includes greenhouse gas inventory verification according to ISO 14064-1, product and service carbon footprint verification according to ISO 14067, and support related to Life Cycle Assessment studies.

Through the combination of technical knowledge, independent assessment, and internationally recognized accreditation, Bureau Veritas supports organizations in enhancing the reliability of their environmental information and strengthening confidence in their sustainability commitments. This is fully aligned with the company's mission of building trust between businesses, public authorities, and consumers while supporting the transition to more sustainable and responsible practices.