EPD Classification Levels
Meet the rigorous requirements of the new CPR (System 3+) and ESG reporting standards. Choose the level of assurance that matches your market strategy.
- ✓ CPR 3+ Ready™: Normative compliance.
- ✓ On-Site Verified™: ESG Data Audited.
- ✓ CPR 3+ Verified™: Full System Compliance.
Strategic Goal: Secure your position in the European market against regulatory changes and greenwashing claims.
The Classification Matrix
From basic compliance to the gold standard of data credibility.
| Mark / Level | Focus & Methodology | Strategic Value |
|---|---|---|
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EPD
Standard
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Basic Compliance Declaration compliant with EN 15804. Standard verification of the document structure. | Good starting point ("Market Hygiene"), but may not suffice for new regulatory or investor scrutiny. |
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EPD+
CPR 3+ Ready™
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Normative Compliance (Desktop) Strict verification against cPCR rules. Ensures the declaration meets the calculation methods required by the new CPR. Desktop-based. | Future-Proof Safety Mitigates regulatory risk. Signals readiness for mandatory system 3+ requirements. |
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EPD+
On-Site Verified™
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Source Data Verification On-site audit of primary data (Energy, Waste, Recipes). Focus on credibility for ESG & CSRD reporting. | Investor Credibility Recommended for non-construction products or high-stakes ESG reporting where data trust is key. |
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EPD+
CPR 3+ Verified™
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Full System 3+ Audit Combines normative compliance with the physical verification required by System 3+ logic. Validates both the method and the factory data source. | Market Leadership Full CPR compliance backed by physical evidence. The strongest possible signal of quality for the entire value chain. |
Understanding the Options
Which verification path fits your needs?
Option A: CPR 3+ Ready™
For Construction Products regulated by the CPR. We verify that your LCA methodology strictly follows the specific cPCR rules.
Option B: On-Site Verified™
For ESG Credibility. We verify your data sources. An auditor visits your factory to physically confirm meters, waste, and recipes.
Option C: CPR 3+ Verified™
For Market Leaders. The full package. We verify BOTH the normative rules (CPR) AND the physical data sources (On-Site).
Detailed Feature Comparison
See exactly what is included in each level.
| Requirement / Feature | Standard EPD |
CPR 3+ Ready™ |
On-Site Verified™ |
CPR 3+ Verified™ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN 15804 Compliance | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Normative cPCR Check | - | ● | - | ● |
| On-Site Audit | - | - | ● | ● |
| FPC Data Integration | - | - | - | ● |
| Best for... | Minimum Entry | Regulatory Compliance |
ESG / CSRD Reporting |
Market Leaders |
Strategic Value for Procurement & Investors
Why leading developers and tender issuers specify EPD+ levels to mitigate risk.
Why "CPR 3+ Ready"?
The Problem: With the incoming Construction Products Regulation (CPR), unverified environmental data creates a liability for the mandatory Declaration of Performance and Conformity (DoPC).
"CPR 3+ Ready" provides documented readiness for mandatory "System 3+" verification, ensuring your LCA methodology is compliant with future EU rules.
Why "On-Site Verified"?
The Problem: Financial institutions and Green Building auditors increasingly reject generic or unverified data due to greenwashing risks in Scope 3 reporting.
"On-Site Verified" guarantees that key impact drivers (Energy, Waste) were physically audited. This delivers "bankable" data for CSRD reporting.
See What You Get (Sample Outputs)
Click below to preview example documents for the highest level (Level 4: CPR 3+ Verified).
1. Full EPD+ Report
See Audit Proof Preview →2. Certificate & Audit
See Fast Track Certificate →3. Public Registry Entry
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