EPD Australasia

Understanding Changes to the Product Category Rules (PCR) for Construction Products

This webinar will help you to understand what is changing and how it may impact you.

This webinar was held on: April 9, 2025

From 20 June 2025*, EPDs for construction products registered with EPD Australasia and the International EPD System must comply with the updated PCR for construction products.

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

  • Why PCRs need to change
  • Key updates to the PCR for construction products happening in 2025
  • What the drivers are for these changes and what they mean for EPD owners
  • Insights from Cyril Giraud (Chair), Kelly Taylor (CEO), and Andrew D. Moore (Technical Advisor)
  • Live Q&A session addressing key questions from stakeholders

(*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).

Your Speakers

Cyril Giraud, Chair EPD Australasia

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 Taylor, CEO EPD Australasia

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 D. Moore, EPD Australasia Technical Advisor

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.