Life cycle assessment (LCA) & Environmental product declaration (EPD)

Understanding environmental impact through life cycle assessment (LCA)

Life cycle assessment evaluates the environmental impacts of a product or service throughout its entire life, from raw material extraction and manufacturing to use, disposal, and recycling. This thorough analysis identifies key areas like carbon footprint, energy use, and resource consumption, guiding improvements to reduce environmental effects.

What does environmental product declarations (EPD) offer?

An environmental product declaration (EPD) is a verified, transparent report based on LCA data that communicates a product’s environmental performance. EPDs follow international standards, allowing for credible product comparison, supporting green building certifications, and enhancing sustainability transparency in procurement and market communication.

Why are LCA & EPD services needed?

• Provide transparent, standardized environmental data.
• Support regulatory compliance and green certifications.
• Guide sustainable product design and reduce impacts.
• Enhance market credibility and stakeholder trust.
• Facilitate circular economy and climate action goals.

Innovative tools and local expertise

DGE provides LCA and EPD services across the Nordic and Baltic regions, using recognised tools such as SimaPro and internationally accepted methodologies. DGE´s work supports reliable environmental performance assessments that meet verification and regulatory requirements.