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Eurovent Certita Certification EPD Programme

Aug 18, 2026
Eurovent Certita Certification EPD Programme
Eurovent Certita Certification EPD Programme

A new Environmental Product Declaration programme for HVACR

Eurovent Certita Certification is developing a sector-focused programme for independently verified Environmental Product Declarations covering HVACR and related building technical systems.

We are drafting the rules, preparing public consultation and pilot work with manufacturers and technical experts. Eurovent Certita Certification intends to act as programme operator. Once launched, the Programme will be open to all eligible manufacturers within its technical scope; participation in a Eurovent Certified Performance programme will not be required.

Explore the programme

Independently verified environmental information, designed for sector credibility and scale.

What we are doing

We are developing the rules, technical documents and operating processes needed to run the programme. Three essential documents will shape how it works.

01

General Programme Instructions (GPI)

The rules for how the programme will be governed and operated.

02

Core Product Category Rules (Core PCR)

Common calculation and reporting requirements for the relevant technical scope.

03

Product-Specific Rules (PSRs)

Additional requirements for defined product categories where needed. An applicable PSR will supplement, and be used with, its Core PCR.

Alongside these documents, we are defining how the programme should handle independent verification, EPD tools, digital publication, submissions and updates, while addressing the particularities of the sector.

The programme is being designed to comply with ISO 14025:2026 and the LCA principles and requirements of ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. Each approved Core PCR and PSR will identify the additional standards applicable to its product scope and intended use; these may include EN 15804+A2 and IEC 63366:2025. Eurovent Association cPCR recommendations will be used as technical input to develop the applicable PSRs.

Why we are working on it

Demand for credible environmental information is rising in procurement, building assessment and reporting. Yet programme rules, product requirements, verification practices and market acceptance conditions still differ.

Eurovent Certita Certification is developing the programme to address these problems while retaining independent verification and technical credibility.

  1. A fragmented EPD landscape

    Programme rules, product requirements, verification practices and market acceptance conditions differ, creating uncertainty about which route to use and where an EPD will be accepted.

    To help reduce this fragmentation, the programme will seek alignment with relevant standards and market requirements, and work towards broader use and recognition of its EPDs across Europe and other regions.

     

  2. Repeated work and cost

    For manufacturers working across product ranges and markets, fragmentation and the lack of sector specific tools and software, can mean repeated work, additional verification effort and avoidable cost.

  3. HVACR-specific complexity

    Large product families, configurable systems and components, refrigerants, operational energy and different use conditions can make EPD modelling, verification and updates difficult to manage at scale.

How to get involved

Manufacturers and other interested parties can contribute in three ways.

Review the draft GPI

A public consultation is planned for September–October 2026. Interested parties will be able to comment on the main rules for how the programme will be governed and operated.

Join a pilot

We are selecting manufacturer cases to test draft technical rules, verification workflows and EPD tools using real product or product-range data. Findings will inform revisions before approval. Participation will be agreed case by case.

Receive updates and help to shape future rules

Register to receive programme updates and invitations to future Core PCR or PSR consultations and technical work.

Working plan

Foreseen timeline

This is the current working plan. Dates may change following consultation, pilot findings and formal approvals.

  1. Planned public consultation on the draft GPI.

  2. Planned Core PCR consultation.

  3. First PSR consultation.

  4. Target window for a launch and, subject to programme approvals, the opening of EPD applications.

Interested in contributing?

Tell us whether you would like to review the draft GPI, discuss a pilot or receive programme updates.