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Understand EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration, a globally accepted standard for reporting a product’s environmental impact across its entire lifecycle.

An EPD is a standardized way to communicate the environmental impacts of a product over its lifecycle, providing transparency about aspects like carbon footprint, energy usage, and other environmental factors. It is commonly used in sustainability efforts and green building certifications, not in detailing the technical specifications of a product.

We believe that by addressing the misuse of the term “EPD,” we can raise awareness by clarifying its correct usage in our communications with clients. Within recent industry discussions, we’ve observed a growing misunderstanding about the term “EPD” and its application in product specifications. HS Company takes this opportunity to provide clarity on its true meaning and usage, ensuring all stakeholders—especially those in the construction industry—share a common understanding when evaluating product information.

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration, a globally accepted standard for reporting a product’s environmental impact across its entire lifecycle. It encompasses data on carbon footprint, water usage, energy consumption, and more, serving as a vital tool for transparency and sustainability in sectors like construction and manufacturing.

1. The Importance of Accurate Terminology

1.1 Distinguishing Technical Data vs Environmental Data

Technical specifications of products such as PCE include performance factors: water reduction, slump retention, optimum dosage, cement compatibility, etc. Whereas, EPDs do not describe any performance parameters but only provide environmental data. Distinguishing between these two sets of information helps contractors fully evaluate both the performance and environmental impact of the material.

1.2 Why Terminology Matters in Construction and Materials

As a dedicated PCE supplier committed to delivering clear, accurate, and reliable product information, HS believes it is crucial to use terminology that accurately reflects a product’s attributes. Properly distinguishing between technical specifications and environmental declarations is vital for informed decision-making and upholding industry standards.

2. Highlights Our Commitment to Transparency

We are devoted to fostering transparency, sustainability, and integrity across all our operations. Our PCE products are supported by certifications that provide standardized environmental data, empowering our customers to make informed choices. In the early of 2025, HS achieved EPD certification, confirming that our solutions meet global environmental benchmarks.

An EPD is a standardized approach to communicating a product’s environmental impacts over its lifecycle, offering insights into aspects like carbon footprint and energy usage. It is designed for sustainability efforts and green building certifications, not for detailing the technical specifications of PCE products or other materials.

2.1 Our Approach to Sustainability and Certification

Achieving EPD is not just a certification, but a proof that HS has seriously invested in measuring, evaluating and improving the environmental impact of its products. This includes the audit process from raw materials, production, transportation until the end of the product life cycle. This is a long-term commitment, demonstrating that the company not only provides high-performance concrete admixtures but also goes along with the global trend of sustainable construction.

2.2 How EPD Supports Global Green Building Standards

In green building certification systems such as LEED, BREEAM or DGNB, EPDs serve as a mandatory or preferred data source. Developers increasingly demand transparency in the life cycle of materials, thereby encouraging suppliers like HS Company to invest more heavily in environmental standards. With EPDs, customers have more clear evidence of the environmental impact of products, supporting the process of evaluating and selecting materials scientifically and responsibly.