Sustainability of Construction Works - Environmental Product Declarations - Horizontal Rules for Business-to-Consumer Communication
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The DIN EN 17672 standard is focused on promoting the sustainability of construction works through the use of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). It specifically addresses the horizontal rules for business-to-consumer communication, with the aim of informing consumers about the environmental performance of construction products, assembled systems, and building elements.
This standard is primarily intended for organizations involved in business-to-consumer communication and benchmarking systems. It offers guidance on how to develop effective business-to-consumer communication strategies and establishes common rules for benchmarking methodologies using EPDs. These methodologies are based on the EN 15804 standard, which covers the principles of EPD development, and follow the communication format specified in EN 15942.
The standard emphasizes the importance of a cradle-to-grave assessment approach, meaning that products are evaluated throughout their entire lifecycle, from raw material extraction to disposal. It also places emphasis on assessing products based on their functional unit, which ensures that the assessment is relevant to the specific purpose for which the product is used.
| Descriptors | Benchmarking, Communication, Components, Construction systems parts, Construction works, Constructional products, Consumers, Consumer-supplier relations, Definitions, Enterprises, Environmental aspects, Environmental product declarations, Guide books, Quality, Rules, Sustainability |
| ICS Codes | 91.010.99 - Other aspects 91.040.01 - Buildings in general |
| Language(s) | English + German |
| File Size | 3.6 MB |
