EPD News
New GPIs v4.0, significant changes and updated EPD registration pricing structure
11th May 2021
The International EPD System (IEPDS) recently released a new version of the General Programme Instructions (GPIs v4.0 dated 29 March 2021). EPD Australasia also maintains an annex to these GPIs for regional variations. The IEPDS GPIs, and the EPDA regional... Read more
New Pricing Structure for EPD Registration
13th Apr 2021
EPD Australasia is pleased to release a new pricing structure for the registration of all new EPDs from 1 April 2021. This change is in line with the International EPD System pricing changes recently brought into effect and coincides with... Read more
Update to the General Programme Instructions (GPIs) version 4.0
7th Apr 2021
An update to the General Programme Instructions (GPI’s), version 4.0 has recently been published, setting a new set of rules for operation and management of the International EPD® System according to ISO 14025. The update has been made to stay... Read more
LCANZ hosts Power of LCA summit in Auckland
25th Mar 2021
LCANZ hosted its 2021 Summit “The Power of LCA” at GridAKL in the Wynyard Quarter, Auckland, on Thursday 25th February 2021. EPD Australasia was delighted to support the event by sponsoring the venue and Martin Fryer presented on the use... Read more
EPD International appoint new CEO
24th Mar 2021
In December, the board of EPD International announced the appointment of Sebastiaan Stiller as CEO, lauding the move as an opportunity to accelerate growth. Sebastiaan has an MBA in Sustainability Management has been working with EPD International since 2018 as... Read more
EPD International launches new website
24th Mar 2021
EPD International has launched their new website, complete with a revamped EPD portal. All EPD Australasia publications are listed on the International website, which is now more searchable and user friendly. All Australasian EPDs are published both locally on www.epd-australasia.com... Read more
General Programme Instructions (GPI) under review
24th Mar 2021
EPD International’s General Programme Instructions (GPI) are currently under review. The GPI forms the basis of the overall administration and operation of the EPD programme, and EPD Australasia operates under these guidelines alongside our own regional annex to the GPI... Read more
BarChip: EPDs opened the door to rating systems such as ISCA and Green Star
24th Mar 2021
BarChip Inc are pioneers in synthetic fibre concrete reinforcement technology, priding themselves in producing the most reliable and highest performing fibre reinforcement in the world. Their systems are used across every major construction sector in over 20 countries. Recently the... Read more
Holcim Australia first to receive process certification with EPD Australasia
24th Mar 2021
To simplify the process for organisations in collecting data, conducting Life Cycle Assessments and developing EPDs on a large scale, EPD Australasia provides the the option of EPD Process Certification. To gain certification, an accredited certification body assesses an organisation’s... Read more
9 New EPDs in Construction and Transport Industries in 3 Months
24th Mar 2021
The last few months have seen a plethora of new EPDs in the building and construction sector – an obvious sign that the demand for transparent environmental information continues to grow in significance in these key sectors. Three separate brands... Read more