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.
Please note: EPD-Online system maintenance on 09/05/2025!
On Thursday, 9 May 2025, EPD-Online will be unavailable for a system update. Please take this into account in your planning. The system will be available again as usual from 10/05/2025. Thank you for your understanding! Your IBU team
Welcome to the IBU: Eight new members in the first quarter of 2025
We are very pleased to welcome a total of eight new members to the Institute Construction and Environment e.V. in the first quarter of 2025. With their expertise and commitment, they strengthen our joint network:
Amendment of the fee schedule as of 1 September 2025
Independent verification is the core element of every Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) in the IBU programme. It ensures that EPDs meet high quality and transparency requirements.
