ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL
PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD) V7
PROFICIENCY EXAM
1. According to the International EPD System General Programme Instructions (GPI) v4.0,
which ISO standard serves as the primary basis for Type III environmental declarations?
A. ISO 14001
B. ISO 14064
C. ISO 9001
D. ISO 14025
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ISO 14025 establishes the principles and specifies the
procedures for developing Type III environmental declarations (EPDs).
2. In the context of EPD v7, what does the ‘GWP-GHG’ indicator specifically represent?
A. Global Warming Potential calculated with the characterization factors from IPPC AR6
excluding biogenic carbon.
B. Global Warming Potential calculated using only CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.
,C. The sum of all greenhouse gases including biogenic carbon sequestered in the product.
D. The total impact of carbon footprint including Land Use and Land Use Change (LULUC).
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: GWP-GHG is an indicator required by some PCRs (aligned with
EN 15804+A2) that accounts for all GHGs but excludes the effects of biogenic carbon
uptake and emissions to provide a clearer view of fossil-based climate impact.
3. Which life cycle stage is represented by the modules A1-A3?
A. Construction process stage
B. Use stage
C. Product stage
D. End-of-life stage
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Modules A1 (Raw material supply), A2 (Transport), and A3
(Manufacturing) constitute the Product Stage, often referred to as ‘Cradle-to-Gate’.
4. What is the mandatory validity period for a published EPD under the International EPD
System unless otherwise specified?
A. 3 years
B. Indefinite
C. 10 years
, D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: An EPD is typically valid for a period of 5 years from the date of
publication, after which it must be reviewed and updated.
5. In EPD v7 reporting, Module D is used to describe:
A. Internal manufacturing waste management.
B. Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary, such as reuse and recycling potentials.
C. The environmental impacts of the disposal phase.
D. Direct emissions from the production facility.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Module D reports the potential environmental benefits or
burdens from recycling, recovery, and reuse that occur outside the product system
boundary.
6. Which of the following is a requirement for a ‘comparative assertion’ between two
products based on EPDs?
A. The EPDs must be developed using the same Product Category Rules (PCR).
B. Both products must have the same manufacturer.
C. One product must have a lower GWP than the other by at least 50%.
D. The EPDs must be less than one year old.
PRODUCT DECLARATIONS (EPD) V7
PROFICIENCY EXAM
1. According to the International EPD System General Programme Instructions (GPI) v4.0,
which ISO standard serves as the primary basis for Type III environmental declarations?
A. ISO 14001
B. ISO 14064
C. ISO 9001
D. ISO 14025
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: ISO 14025 establishes the principles and specifies the
procedures for developing Type III environmental declarations (EPDs).
2. In the context of EPD v7, what does the ‘GWP-GHG’ indicator specifically represent?
A. Global Warming Potential calculated with the characterization factors from IPPC AR6
excluding biogenic carbon.
B. Global Warming Potential calculated using only CO2 emissions from fossil fuels.
,C. The sum of all greenhouse gases including biogenic carbon sequestered in the product.
D. The total impact of carbon footprint including Land Use and Land Use Change (LULUC).
Answer: A
Conceptual Explanation: GWP-GHG is an indicator required by some PCRs (aligned with
EN 15804+A2) that accounts for all GHGs but excludes the effects of biogenic carbon
uptake and emissions to provide a clearer view of fossil-based climate impact.
3. Which life cycle stage is represented by the modules A1-A3?
A. Construction process stage
B. Use stage
C. Product stage
D. End-of-life stage
Answer: C
Conceptual Explanation: Modules A1 (Raw material supply), A2 (Transport), and A3
(Manufacturing) constitute the Product Stage, often referred to as ‘Cradle-to-Gate’.
4. What is the mandatory validity period for a published EPD under the International EPD
System unless otherwise specified?
A. 3 years
B. Indefinite
C. 10 years
, D. 5 years
Answer: D
Conceptual Explanation: An EPD is typically valid for a period of 5 years from the date of
publication, after which it must be reviewed and updated.
5. In EPD v7 reporting, Module D is used to describe:
A. Internal manufacturing waste management.
B. Benefits and loads beyond the system boundary, such as reuse and recycling potentials.
C. The environmental impacts of the disposal phase.
D. Direct emissions from the production facility.
Answer: B
Conceptual Explanation: Module D reports the potential environmental benefits or
burdens from recycling, recovery, and reuse that occur outside the product system
boundary.
6. Which of the following is a requirement for a ‘comparative assertion’ between two
products based on EPDs?
A. The EPDs must be developed using the same Product Category Rules (PCR).
B. Both products must have the same manufacturer.
C. One product must have a lower GWP than the other by at least 50%.
D. The EPDs must be less than one year old.
