As the construction industry demands greater transparency and accountability, environmental product declarations (EPDs) are becoming essential tools for making informed, responsible material choices. At Bostik, we offer third-party verified EPDs that help professionals ensure their projects meet the highest standards of performance, compliance, and sustainability.
What is an EPD?
An environmental product declaration (EPD) is a standardized document that reports the measured environmental impact of a product throughout its entire life cycle — from raw material extraction to end of life. It’s based on a life cycle assessment (LCA) and follows recognized international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
In simple terms, an EPD tells you how a product performs over time — in terms of energy use, resource consumption, emissions, and more from cradle to grave — using third-party verified data.
Why are EPDs important?
EPDs have become a vital part of the decision-making process in construction and manufacturing projects. Here’s why they’re essential:
1. Compliance with procurement requirements
EPDs are recognized and often required in the procurement process in many regions worldwide, including the European Union, North America, and Asia. They help verify the sustainability of materials and ensure alignment with project specifications.
2. Meeting building standards and certifications
Achieving certifications like LEED or BREEAM often requires EPDs to prove environmental performance. They support projects in obtaining these certifications by offering trusted, verified data.
3. Informed specification choices
EPDs provide third-party verified data on a product's life cycle, allowing architects, engineers, and other professionals to select materials based on reliable environmental performance.
4. Better traceability and lifecycle planning
EPDs offer visibility into a product’s impact throughout its life cycle, allowing for smarter planning and resource management, and helping teams identify opportunities for future improvements.
For architects, specifiers, developers, and contractors, EPDs offer a structured way to compare products and evaluate their full impact — helping reduce uncertainty during material selection.
EPDs at Bostik
Many of Bostik’s adhesives, sealants, and construction products are available with specific verified EPDs. These documents are developed in cooperation with third-party organizations to ensure credibility, consistency, and compliance with current standards.
By providing access to product-specific data, our EPDs make it easier to demonstrate performance, support documentation needs, and align with project requirements from day one.
We also provide generic EPDs, developed in collaboration with FEICA, which apply to the entire industry rather than specific products.
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Why it matters to your projects
EPDs show a commitment to transparency and long-term planning, helping track and reduce the carbon footprint of your entire project. By using products with EPDs, you ensure data-driven decision-making, more accurate documentation, and alignment with your project’s environmental and technical goals.
With Bostik, you’re choosing a partner that understands the importance of verified performance, helping you build with clarity and confidence.
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