Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are increasingly used to communicate sustainability results with whom?

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are important tools that communicate the environmental impacts of products based on standardized assessments. They serve to inform and educate stakeholders about the sustainability attributes of products.

The primary audience for EPDs includes suppliers and customers. Suppliers utilize EPDs to understand the sustainability performance of their products and make informed decisions in their manufacturing processes. Customers, especially those in industries prioritizing sustainable practices, rely on EPDs to assess the environmental impact of the products they are purchasing. This helps them in making more responsible and informed buying decisions, aligning with their sustainability goals.

While investors, marketing teams, and government agencies may have an interest in sustainability data, their relationship with EPDs is not as direct or critical as that of suppliers and customers. Investors may look at broader sustainability strategies, marketing teams may use EPDs for promotional purposes, and government agencies may consider regulations and standards. However, the primary function of EPDs is to facilitate direct communication about product-level sustainability between the entities that produce and consume these products.