What is an EPD?
An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a type III environmental statement that takes the form of a standardized document that transparently and verifiably presents the environmental impacts of a product throughout its life cycle.
An EPD is like an environmental identity card for your product.
Based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): from the extraction of raw materials to the end of life (recycling, disposal, etc.).
Standardized: in accordance with international standards (e.g. ISO 14025, EN 15804), which guarantees the robustness of the assessment methodology.
Standardized: an EPD is based on a known methodological framework (PCR and PSR) that defines the common rules that LCA must follow. This ensures comparability between products.
Transparent: the environmental declaration must go through a verification stage. In this way, the EPD provides manufacturers, architects, engineers or consumers with objective and reliable data.
Useful: EPD makes it possible to assess and compare carbon footprint, energy consumption, water use and other environmental indicators from product to product.
What is PEP?
A PEP (Product Environmental Profile) is a type III environmental product declaration (EPD), specific to the electrical, electronic and climate engineering equipment sector.
- based on LCA
- complies with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards
- based on PSRs (Product Specific Rules)
- checked by an authorized auditor
- managed by the PEP Ecopassport® program.
Saying “PEP” specifies the program and the product category (EEE/HVAC, rules EN 50693); saying “EPD” refers to the normative family (ISO 14025).
In other words, every PEP is an EPD, but not all EPDs are PEPs (other programs exist, for example International EPD System, IBU, EPD Italy, etc.).
What is the PEP Ecopassport® program?
PEP Ecopassport® is an international type III environmental declaration (EPD) program, specific to electrical, electronic and climate engineering (HVAC) products, in accordance with ISO 14025 standards and LCA methods (ISO 14040/44), with PCRs and PSRs dedicated to this family of products.
Initiated in France in 2009—2010, it was recognized as part of the Grenelle Environment Forum and is increasingly used internationally.
It is based on Product Specific Rules (PSRs), adapted to each product category, in addition to Product Caterogy Rules (PCR). These rules are rigorous and are based in particular on the European standard EN 50693 for electronic/electrical equipment.
Why choose the PEP Ecopassport® program?
PEP Ecopassport® has numerous advantages compared to other European programs.
Sectoral specialization: adapted to EEE and HVAC products
Unlike general programs such as the International EPD System (IES) or the IBU, the PEP Ecopassport is designed to reflect the technical and usage specifications of electrical, electronic and HVAC products (e.g. calculations adapted to the flow of current, losses, etc.).
International recognition and harmonization
The program is part of the ECO Platform, which gives it European and international recognition. It is classified as a “Very Large” operators (category A) based on the number of declarations produced (1,700+).
Since February 2025, a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) has been signed with the International EPD System: PEP PSRs can be adopted as PCRs in IES, and vice versa. This promotes cross-program harmonization and avoids redundancies.
The program is also exploring mutual recognition agreements with other operators through the ECO Platform to facilitate cross-border comparability and acceptance.
Regulatory usefulness
Under RE2020 (French regulations), a LCA is mandatory, and data from PEPs provide greater precision than the software default values.
PEPs can also contribute to LEED and BREEAM certifications, which is an asset in terms of sustainable marketing and promotion among prescribers and customers.
Credibility, rigor, transparency
The program imposes strict rules for the development, verification, registration and use of PEPs, thus ensuring reliability, transparency and independence.
It capitalizes on robust standards (ISO 14025, ISO 14040/44, EN 50693) and a technical framework recognized at European level.
In addition to these competitive advantages, the PEP Ecopassport® program is supported by the main players in this sector: manufacturers, unions and distributors.
Full list of members of the PEP Ecopassport program
ABB, ACOME, AIRVANCE, ARISTON, BDR Therma, BDR Therma, Bubendorff, CAE Group, Bubendorff, CAE Group, Carrier, Cooper Security, Daikin Europe, Delta Dore, Eaton Industrie, EBM-Papst, Esylux, FAAC, FAAC, FAAC, FAAC, FAAC, FAAC, Flamme Verte Communication, Flamme Verte Communication, Flamme Verte Communication, Group Atlantic, Bubendorff, CAE Group, Bubendorff, CAE Group, CAE Group, Carrier, Cooper Security, Daikin Europe, Delta Dore, Eaton Industrie, Ebm-Papst, Esylux, FAAC, FAAC, FAAC, Flamme Verte Communication, Flamme Verte Communication, Flamme Verte Communication, Groupe Atlantic, Flamme Verte, Riello (RPS), Saunier Duval, Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric, Schneider Electric, Securlite, Securlite, Sermes, Sicame, Siemens, Signify, Silec Cable (General Cable), Socomec, Somfy, Sylvania Lighting, Telenco, Sylvania Lighting, Telenco, Trilux, Telenco, Trilux, Unex, Unex (Electrical Equipment), Vimar, Weidmüller.
FAS, GESI, GIFAM Therméque, GIMELEC, IGNES, IGNES, Lighting Europe, SER PV, SYcabel, SyL (Lighting Syndicate), Lighting Syndicate, UNICLIMA, COEDIS
Bureau Veritas LCIE, COEDIS, CSTB, CSTB, Qweeko, Qweeko, Rexel, Sonepar, Vinci Energies, EPD International, UL