This webinar will help you understand what is changing and how it may impact you. If you were able to join us, we appreciate your time and participation. If you were unable to attend, a recording of the webinar is now available for you to watch at your convenience. The presentation slides are also available here.
What was covered
(*EPDs for construction products currently registered with EPD Australasia and the International EPD System are unaffected by these changes and will remain valid until expiry).
Our new chair, Cyril Giraud introduced the session. As Head of Sustainability, Planning & Environment at Holcim Australia & New Zealand, Cyril has extensive experience in sustainable construction initiatives, statutory approval processes, stakeholder engagement, and environmental practices across France and Australia.
Kelly has managed the EPD Australasia programme since 2016 and was recently appointed CEO. She is Certified Environmental Practitioner (CEnvP) with 20 years’ experience as an Environmental Consultant and Auditor delivering environmental systems and certifications to businesses and the public sector. Kelly explained why PCRs change, the key external drivers, and what’s ahead.
Andrew is Chair of EPD Australasia’s Technical Advisory Group, an approved EPD verifier, and a Certified LCA Practitioner. He is also the Founder and Principal Sustainability Scientist with leading sustainability consultancy Life Cycle Logic. Andrew outlined the key changes to the PCR and their impact on EPD owners and LCA professionals.