IBU is an initiative of building product and building component manufacturers who are committed to the guiding principle of sustainability in the construction industry.
IBU is the programme operator for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) in accordance with the EN 15804 standard.
The IBU EPD programme stands for comprehensive life cycle assessments and
environmental impact of building products and independent verification by third parties.
The path to an EPD
How to create an EPD
Published EPDs
Digitally available as PDF and XML file
FAQ
The most frequently asked questions & answers about the EPD programme.
TENDER – Software Development & Migration (IBU)
1. Contracting Authority Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) Hegelplatz 1 10117 Berlin Represented by the Managing Director: Florian Pronold Primary Contact Person: Amar Salcinovic Email: salcinovic@ibu-epd.com 2. Objectives and Scope of the Tender The contracting authority intends to commission th
Adjustment of the fee schedule as of 1 September 2025
Independent verification is at the heart of every Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in the IBU programme. It ensures that EPDs meet high standards of quality and transparency. We have been able to keep verification fees constant since 2016. However, external verification costs have risen by ap
Welcome to the IBU: Eight(8) new members in the third quarter of 2025
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. continues to grow: eight new companies from the construction and materials industry joined our network in the third quarter of 2025. “We are delighted to welcome every new member who shares our mission and works with us to promote sustainabi
