Develop an EPD
Our General Programme Instructions define the detailed requirements for developing EPDs. It broadly includes the following steps:
1. Find a relevant PCR for the product
2. Perform an LCA study based on the PCR
3. Compile the EPD
4. Verification
5. Registration and Publication
This video by EPD International explains what an EPD is and outlines the five steps to develop one https://youtu.be/zfhF45Ag0iA
EPD Australasia’s role
EPD Australasia’s role is to register and publish EPDs. We do not develop EPDs ourselves however we can provide guidance and information to get you started. We recommend you contact us as early as possible in your EPD journey.
Where do I start?
To develop their first EPDs many companies use a pre-verified LCA or EPD tool, a specialist LCA/EPD consultant, or a combination of both. Feedback from verifiers is that is very challenging for someone not experienced in life cycle assessment to meet the relevant standards and rules.
A list of approved pre-verified LCA and EPD tools is available here
A contact list of LCA/EPD consultants who have recently helped companies developed EPDs published with EPD Australasia is available here
Useful documents when creating an EPD
Creating an EPD
Useful guidance and links from the International EPD System.
General Programme Instructions
Overall rules for the International EPD System.
Regional Annex of EPD Australasia
A regional annex to the General Programme Instructions.
Product Category Rules
EPD Templates for Construction products and all other product categories
The use of these templates is voluntary.
EPD Australasia Registration Form
The completed registration form, the verified EPD(s), and supporting documentation must be submitted to the Secretariat.
Dialogue with verifier
Mandatory templates for verification of construction product EPD.
Excel templates for machine-readable EPDs
Excel templates for machine-readable LCA data which is mandatory for Construction Products and optionall for other product categories.
Latest News
Financial support for EPDs in new sectors
Find out how eligible Australian and New Zealand businesses can access a $3,000 contribution towards EPD development, plus waived joining and first-year annual fees. Expressions of interest are open now.
EPD Australasia reaches 200-company milestone with House of Bamboo
More than 200 companies are now part of the EPD Australasia Programme. Find out more about this milestone and the growing demand for independently verified environmental product information.
Mon 14 Dec: last day for submitting EPDs for 2026 publication
The final day to submit verified EPDs for publication in 2026 is Monday 14 December. EPDs will still be accepted after this date, but we can’t guarantee they’ll be published before the end of the year.