SGBC Industry Course: EPD Literacy - Context, Verification and Carbon Performance of Building Products

As regulatory requirements, green building schemes, and low-carbon procurement practices continue to expand globally, manufacturers and stakeholders in the construction sector are increasingly required to provide credible, transparent, and independently verified environmental information for building products. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), developed in accordance with international standards, have become a key mechanism for communicating product carbon performance and supporting market access. 

This course provides participants with a structured understanding of EPDs, placing strong emphasis on standards compliance, verification requirements, and conformity assessment principles. The course explains how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) underpins EPD development and how verified EPDs support regulatory compliance, green building certifications, and procurement decisions.
 

Participants will gain insight into the regulatory and market drivers behind product carbon disclosure, including global carbon regulations and green building rating systems. The course covers the governance of EPD programs, Product Category Rules (PCRs), and the applicable international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804 for construction products. the training also walks through the EPD development and independent verification process, highlighting common verification findings, data quality expectations, and best practices for achieving compliant and internationally recognized EPDs. Practical insights into LCA modelling, result interpretation, EPD registration, and maintenance are included to support real-world implementation. 

By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently interpret EPDs, understand the requirements for credible verification, and navigate the certification pathway for building products in a manner aligned with international standards and market expectations.

Learning Outcomes: Participants will understand certification-driven EPD development, verification requirements, and compliance pathways