EPDs and you - What you need to do

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are rapidly becoming crucial tools for companies to showcase their products' environmental performance and meet growing demands for transparency and sustainability from customers, regulators, and investors. EPDs provide a standardised way to communicate a product's environmental impact throughout its lifecycle, based on a rigorous Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) process. 

In this in-depth online event, dive into the world of EPDs and discover why they are essential for growing your business, enhancing your product's marketability, and meeting supply chain requirements. Our expert speakers will walk you through the step-by-step process of developing EPDs, from understanding the basics of LCA to collecting the necessary data and navigating the verification process.

Key topics include:

1. Understanding EPDs and their role in product sustainability.
2. The LCA methodology behind EPDs and how to apply it to your products.
3. Organising and collecting data for EPD development.
4. The EPD verification and registration process.
5. Using EPDs to enhance product marketing and meet customer demands.
6. EPDs and supply chain sustainability requirements.
7. Leveraging EPDs for export opportunities and international market access.
8. Support, funding and resources available for SMEs to develop EPDs.

Throughout the event, you'll be able to ask questions, engage in discussions and gain practical insights from our knowledgeable speakers and other attendees. Whether new to EPDs or looking to deepen your understanding, this event will give you the knowledge and tools to leverage EPDs for your business success.

By attending this event, you will come away with:

1. A solid understanding of EPDs, LCA and their importance in product sustainability.
2. Practical knowledge of the EPD development process and requirements.
3. Insights into leveraging EPDs for marketing, supply chain and export advantage.
4. Awareness of support and funding options for EPD development.
5. Connections with EPD experts and industry peers.
6. Actionable next steps to begin or advance your EPD journey.

Please note: This is for organisations based in the Tees Valley area (Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees). This event is funded by the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) Net Zero programme, funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF).