We Support Your Decision for environmentally friendly products!
Do you have Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) from different suppliers and want to know which product is more environmentally friendly?
The large number of environmental indicators in EPD fact sheets makes objective comparisons complex. With our 25 years of LCA expertise, we help you make well-founded decisions.
Your Benefits at a Glance
- Objective product evaluation
- Transparent basis for decision-making in tender processes
- Time savings – quickly understand complex EPDs
- Risk minimization
- Well-founded decisions instead of gut feeling
- Compliance assurance
Typical Use Cases
- Selection of construction products: Compare concrete, steel, or timber constructions using EPDs from different manufacturers.
- Electrical and electronic products: Evaluate components and systems based on environmental criteria in the PEP ecopassport.
- Tenders: Integrate EPD comparisons into sustainable procurement processes.
Why is Comparing EPDs So Challenging?
- EPDs contain dozens of environmental indicators (e.g., greenhouse gas emissions, acidification, resource consumption).
- Not all indicators in the fact sheet are clearly relevant or directly comparable.
- Different assessment methods and databases make direct comparison difficult.
- Various platforms use slightly different rules and formats for declarations.
Our Support for EPD Comparison
We help you understand EPD’s and compare products objectively. We consider:
- The multitude of environmental indicators: We explain which indicators are most relevant and how to interpret them.
- Unclear or hard-to-compare indicators: We show where uncertainties exist and how to factor them into your decision.
- Simplification through single score: On request, we aggregate various indicators into a single score for overall environmental impact – for quick and understandable evaluation.
- Comparability despite different data sources: We highlight limitations, such as different databases or assessment methods, and help make these transparent.
Note:
Where possible, we also indicate uncertainties for your decision-making and make the limits of comparability transparent.
Need Support with EPD Comparison?
Contact us if you need support with EPD comparison or have suggestions for evaluation!
We help you make well-founded and environmentally friendly decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about EPD Comparison
How long does an EPD comparison take?
Depending on complexity, 1–3 weeks. Simple comparisons are often possible within a few days.
What does an EPD comparison cost?
Depends on the scope. Simple comparisons start from CHF 1,000; complex analyses are charged based on effort.
How neutral are your evaluations?
Our assessments are based solely on scientific criteria and are independent of manufacturers.
EPD comparison made easy: ESU-services helps with the objective evaluation of Environmental Product Declarations. 25+ years of LCA expertise for well-founded product decisions. Get advice now!
