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.
Administrator EPD Services (m/f/d)
With effect from 1 January 2027, we are looking for someone to join our Berlin office to assist with tasks relating to our Environmental Product Declarations. The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) is the programme operator for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products.
Welcome to IBU: 9 New Members in Q3 2026
The Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) continues to grow: In the third quarter of 2026, nine new companies and organisations joined the network, enriching it with their expertise and experience. “Sustainable construction requires reliable data and professional exchange. With every new member, we
Additional funding for guidelines on the CO₂ shadow price in the construction sector
The project consortium comprising LIST Eco, Kapellmann Rechtsanwälte, KPMG Law and the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e. V. (IBU) has been awarded the contract to draw up guidelines on taking the CO₂ shadow price into account in public procurement procedures. The aim of the project is to develop practica
