EPD News
EPDs published September – October 2023
8th Nov 2023
It has been a busy September and October with our Programme publishing EPDs for new members, Geo40, Xypex Australia, and OmniGrip Direct. We also published multiple EPDs for existing members Downer and Hanson. These businesses have declared their product’s environmental... Read more
Have your say on default product emission factors for the NABERS Embodied Carbon tool
11th Sep 2023
We recently attended an excellent information online session run by NABERS and thinkstep-anz about developing default mission factors for building products and materials. The following topics were presented: The emissions data methodology NABERS proposed in the public consultation paper and... Read more
Record number of EPDs published
6th Sep 2023
The period from May to August 2023 saw the publication of 35 new EPDs and updates of 7 EPDs by Australian and New Zealand businesses. Welcoming New Members 23 new EPDs have been published for new members: Altus Industrial Aluminium... Read more
PROFILE: Adbri
5th Sep 2023
EPDs Used to Achieve Net Zero. Adbri (formerly known as Adelaide Brighton) has been pioneering construction materials and industrial mineral manufacturing in Australia since 1882. Their stated purpose is to build a better Australia, contributing socially and economically. One of... Read more
ACCC publishes draft environmental and sustainability claims guidance
5th Sep 2023
The Australian competition watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has published draft guidance to improve the integrity of environmental and sustainability claims made by businesses and to protect consumers from greenwashing. They are seeking feedback from industry by... Read more
Updated PCR for construction products released
5th Sep 2023
The latest version of the Product Category Rules (PCR) for construction products has been released. This PCR is the most used PCR in the Programme. Some changes with the new version PCR 2019:14 Construction Products (EN 15804+A2) (v1.3.1) are: Clarified... Read more
California Green Building Code
5th Sep 2023
California becomes the first US state to address the climate impact of building materials through its building code. Commencing in July 2024, California’s Green Building Code (CALGreen) will introduce requirements for non-residential buildings larger than 100,000 square feet and school... Read more
Welcome to EPD South Korea
5th Sep 2023
We welcome EPD South Korea to The International EPD System. EPD South Korea joins International EPD Programme Partners in Argentina, Australasia, Brazil, Egypt, India, Latin America, Middle East region (MENA), North America, South East Asia and Turkey. An announcement on... Read more
Do we publish EPDs registered by other EPD Programmes?
5th Sep 2023
We occasionally get requests from organisations that have Environmental Product Declarations registered with other EPD Programmes asking if they can be published on our website. The short answer is no. EPD Australasia Programme Manager Kelly Taylor explains, “Every EPD programme... Read more
PROFILE: Carter Holt Harvey
31st May 2023
Carter Holt Harvey has been a part of the Australasian timber industry for more than 150 years. The company has survived this long through innovation, adaptability, and a commitment to the environment. These days the business is organised into four... Read more