ECO Platform Statement: Together for Sustainability Guideline
ECO Platform: TEWOG conclusion on the applicability of data based on the Together for Sustainability Guideline for EPDs
IBU Verification Committee: Key role for objectivity and quality of EPDs
In June, the Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V. (IBU) invited its independent verifiers to the 12th;Verification Committee. This annual meeting ensures the quality of environmental product declarations (EPDs) to strengthen confidence in sustainable construction.
IBU Advisory Board appoints two new members
Dr Hans-Carsten Kühne and Prof Dr Mario Schmidt join the IBU Advisory Board with immediate effect.
EPDs planned for the BAU 2025 trade fair?
Meet the deadline for EPD verification in July!
BAU, the world’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems, will take place again in Munich in January 2025.
Update: Handling of mass balance approaches in the calculation of a product LCA within the IBU EPD Program
UPDATE from Dec 12, 2023: In addition to the previous statement on MBA from Feb 1, 2023, this statement provides clarification on treatment of Guarantees of Origin (GoO).
IBU Annual General Meeting 2023: Dr. Barbara Hendricks confirmed as President
Hans Peters re-elected as Chairman of the Board and his deputy Dr. Roman Rupp.
Current decisions of the Advisory Board
Latest status of Advisory Board (SVR) decisions: April 2024