EPD Programme for Steel Industry Chain and EPD Networks Sign Strategic MOU to Advance Global Environmental Transparency
U.S.-based EPD Networks has announced that it has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the EPD Programme for Steel Industry Chain on June 19th to strengthen international cooperation in environmental product declarations (EPDs) across the global steel industry (source). This agreement marks a major step forward in aligning life cycle assessment methodologies, verification procedures, and environmental impact reporting on a global scale.
Under this strategic partnership, both organizations will pursue mutual recognition of key frameworks including General Programme Instructions (GPI), Product Category Rules (PCR), Life Cycle Impact Assessment (LCIA) methodologies, LCA tools, and verification checklists. The goal is to streamline EPD development and recognition across c...