Getting started

Learn what an EPD is, why it matters and how to develop one. Explore the key steps in the EPD process and find practical guidance to help you get started. You can also book a demo to learn more and discuss your needs.
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OverviewWhat is an EPDSteps to develop an EPDHow to register in the EPD Portal

To publish an EPD, you will need an account in the EPD Portal. However, there is no requirement to create an account before you are ready to compile your LCA results. 

The EPD Portal is the workspace where EPD Owners, LCA Practitioners, and Verifiers collaborate throughout the EPD process, from preparing and managing EPDs to verification and publication. 

Creating an account is free of charge and can be done whenever it suits your process. Many users choose to create an account early to explore the portal, familiarise themselves with the EPD formats, and create draft EPDs before they are ready to register an EPD for publication. 

Publication fees are only applied when an EPD is registered, according to the current price list.

Go to the EPD Portal

Access the EPD Portal

1. Create your account

Visit the EPD Portal and select Register account and follow the steps to create an account. If you already have an account, simply sign in. 

2. Connect to an organisation

After signing in, you can either create a new organisation or request to join an existing one.

Users can belong to multiple organisations, making it easy for LCA practitioners and verifiers to collaborate with different EPD Owners. 

3. Start working

Once connected to an organisation, you can begin working in the Portal. 
The available roles and their permissions are described below:

  • EPD Owners can create, manage, and submit EPDs for publication

  • LCA Practitioners can prepare and compile EPD information on behalf of EPD Owners

  • Verifiers can access EPDs that have been assigned to them for verification

Choose your EPD format

The results of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and other required information must be compiled in an EPD format before verification and publication. The International EPD System currently offers two formats:

Compiler format
A digital-first format available for construction products. Instead of managing PDF files, EPD information is entered directly into the system, creating a structured and machine-readable dataset.
Standard format
The traditional process where the EPD is prepared as a PDF document and registered together with its metadata in the EPD Portal.

Our recommendation 
Where available, we encourage the use of the EPD Compiler format. Digital EPD data can support future data exchange, digital workflows, and integration with other tools and platforms. Currently, the EPD Compiler is only available for construction products. 

Watch the webinar recording

Introduction to the Portal

We recommend watching our latest recorded webinar Introduction to the Portal for an overview of the EPD Portal and its key features: