EPDChina

What EPDChina does

EPDChina (EPD促进中心, formally Shanghai LvYi Product Environmental Declaration Promotion Center) is a non-profit organization established on September 9, 2020 in Shanghai, China, operating the EPD China Project under ISO 14025 standards. It functions as China's only independently registered EPD Programme Operator and, since January 2024, the country's only ECO EPD Programme Operator, coordinating the full lifecycle of Environmental Product Declaration services — Product Category Rule (PCR) development, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) research, third-party EPD verification, EPD publication, and integrated carbon footprint/carbon inventory tools — for Chinese manufacturers.

The platform delivers its services through an indirect B2B model: 16 approved certification bodies (15 in China and 1 in South Korea via IGSC) perform audits under EPDChina's regulatory oversight, while the center sets standards, publishes PCRs (11 published across solar PV, energy storage batteries, power batteries, NEVs, commercial vehicles, electric drive motors, servers, chemicals, biomass, construction products, and switches), maintains the General Programme Instructions (GPI v3.1), and supervises international mutual recognition. Bilateral MRAs with EPD Italy (November 2022) and EPD Norway (May 2024) extend acceptance of Chinese EPDs into European markets.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees for EPD verification, registration, and publication, fees for PCR development applications, and annual auditor training delivered with center funds. As a non-profit, EPDChina reinvests surplus into capacity building, with cumulative output reaching approximately 40 EPD reports, 11 published PCRs, 8 onboarded certified audit institutions, and a Technical Committee of 26 experts. Enterprise customers span BYD, Huawei, ZTE, China National Heavy Duty Truck Group, Yingli Energy, and Zhengxin Photovoltaic across energy storage, photovoltaics, telecommunications, automotive, construction, and electrical equipment verticals.

Name

EPDChina

Legal name

上海绿翼产品环境声明促进中心 (Shanghai LvYi Product Environmental Declaration Promotion Center)

Website

https://epdchina.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPDChina (EPD促进中心) is a Shanghai-based non-profit operating China's only ECO EPD Programme Operator under ISO 14025. It provides Environmental Product Declaration, PCR development, LCA research, and verification services to Chinese manufacturers through a network of 16 approved certification bodies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Environmental Certification Services

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Product Sustainability & LCA/EPD (Eco-design, PCF) (EUAHAJAF)

Keywords

• Environmental product declarations
• Life cycle assessment
• Product category rules
• ISO 14025 certification
• Carbon footprint reporting

Headquarters

HQ city

Shanghai

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. EPD Certification Services: Fees for EPD verification, registration, and publication services. EPD China Project charges fees for EPD process implementation including application review, LCA verification, and EPD report publication.
2. PCR Development Services: Fees for Product Category Rules development application and review process.
3. Training and Capacity Building: Professional capability training provided annually to certified auditors using center funds.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

EPDChina operates the EPD China Project, a platform providing standardized Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) creation, PCR development, LCA research, EPD verification, and EPD publication services following ISO 14025, with carbon footprint and carbon inventory tools. The center also develops and publishes Product Category Rules (PCRs) across multiple industries (solar PV, energy storage, batteries, vehicles, construction, chemicals, servers) and coordinates a network of 16 approved certification bodies that perform independent EPD audits. Services are complemented by international mutual recognition agreements with EPD Italy and EPD Norway.

Product overview

EPDChina operates the EPD China Project - a unified platform providing comprehensive Environmental Product Declaration services. The platform integrates PCR development, LCA research, EPD verification, EPD publishing, and carbon footprint tools. EPDChina publishes Product Category Rules (PCRs) across multiple industries including solar photovoltaic systems, energy storage batteries, power batteries, new energy vehicles, construction products, chemical products, and servers. The platform maintains a network of over 15 recognized certification bodies for EPD auditing and has established mutual recognition agreements with EPD Italy and EPD Norway/Norge.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• EPD China Project (EPD中国项目) The flagship platform of EPDChina providing integrated EPD creation, PCR development, LCA research, EPD verification, and EPD publication services following ISO 14025 standards for manufacturing companies in construction, energy storage, photovoltaics, batteries, automotive, and chemical industries. Includes carbon footprint and carbon inventory tools supporting China's 3060 carbon goals.
• PCR Development Services (产品类别规则开发服务) Product Category Rules (PCR) development service covering application, preparation, approval, publication, and maintenance stages following strict ISO 14025 compliant procedures. Provides the foundational rules used to generate EPDs for specific product categories.
• Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Research (生命周期评价研究) Life Cycle Assessment research services that form the foundation for EPD reports. Conducted in compliance with ISO 14040/14044 standards covering environmental impact assessment across product life stages.
• Carbon Footprint and Carbon Inventory Tools (碳足迹/碳盘查工具) Carbon footprint calculation and carbon inventory tools integrated with EPD services to support China's 3060 carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, enabling enterprises to quantify product-level and organizational-level emissions.
• EPD Verification, Registration, and Publication Services (EPD审核注册发布服务) EPD auditing and verification services delivered through 16 approved certification bodies (15 in China + 1 in South Korea/IGSC) ensuring ISO 14025 and GPI compliance. The center manages quality control and platform oversight while certified bodies perform independent verification. Includes listing in the published EPDs registry.
• PCR for Electric Vehicle Drive Motor Systems (EPDCN-PCR-202410-电动汽车用驱动电机系统) Product Category Rules for electric vehicle drive motor systems — the first international joint PCR for this product category, enabling globally applicable EPDs for EV motor system manufacturers.
• PCR for Cargo Trucks (EPDCN-PCR-202511-载货汽车) Product Category Rules for cargo trucks covering gasoline, diesel, hybrid, and electric cargo vehicles, supporting EPD publication for commercial vehicle manufacturers.
• PCR for Switches and Control Equipment (EPDCN-PCR-202409-开关及控制设备) Product Category Rules for switches and control equipment with global applicability, supporting EPD publication for electrical equipment manufacturers.
• PCR for Biomass Products (EPDCN-PCR-202207生物质产品) Product Category Rules for biomass products with raw materials partially or entirely from biological sources, enabling EPDs for bio-based manufacturing.
• PCR for Chemical Products (EPDCN-PCR-202206化学产品) Product Category Rules for chemical products including basic chemicals, industrial chemicals, and intermediates, supporting EPD publication for chemical manufacturers.
• PCR for Construction Products and Services (EPDCN-PCR-202204建筑产品和服务) Product Category Rules for construction products and services covering building activities, civil engineering, installation, and decoration, aligned with EN 15804.
• PCR for Solar Photovoltaic Systems (EPDCN-PCR-202201太阳能光伏系统) Product Category Rules for solar photovoltaic systems covering silicon, wafers, cells, modules, and PV systems, enabling EPDs for the PV manufacturing value chain.
• PCR for Energy Storage Batteries (EPDCN-PCR-202205储能电池) Product Category Rules for energy storage batteries used in stationary power stations and renewable energy stations, supporting EPDs for energy storage manufacturers.
• PCR for Power Batteries (EPDCN-PCR-202203动力电池) Product Category Rules for power batteries used in electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and power tools, enabling EPDs for battery manufacturers.
• PCR for New Energy Passenger Vehicles (EPDCN-PCR-202202新能源乘用车) Product Category Rules for new energy passenger vehicles including plug-in hybrid, pure electric, and fuel cell vehicles, supporting EPDs for EV manufacturers.
• PCR for Server Products (EPDCN-PCR-202208服务器产品) Product Category Rules for server products according to GB/T 9813.3 computer general specification, enabling EPDs for data center and server manufacturers.
• PCR for Waste Incineration Steam Products (EPDCN-PCR-202612-焚烧厂蒸汽产品类别规则) Product Category Rules for steam products from waste incineration plants, covering waste incineration steam/thermal products and cogeneration, supporting EPDs for waste-to-energy operators.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 20 EPD reports published in 2024 covering construction materials, energy storage, PV, and batteries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• EPD Norge (Norway)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2024EPD China and EPD Norway signed a mutual recognition agreement in May 2024. This agreement facilitates Norwegian and European companies entering the Chinese market and Chinese companies expanding into European markets, contributing to environmental protection and sustainable development.
• EPD Italy (ICMQS.p.A)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2022EPD China and EPD Italy signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on November 2, 2022. The signing was completed by Mr. Gong Wanbin, Chairman of EPD China Technical Committee, and Lorenzo Orsenigo, General Manager of ICMQ S.p.A. This enables mutual recognition of EPDs between China and Italy/EU markets.
• 上海市能效中心（上海市产业绿色发展促进中心）coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint hosting of 'EPD Organization International Mutual Recognition Signing and Industrial Green Low-Carbon Development Forum' on April 9th. Shanghai Energy Efficiency Center (Shanghai Industrial Green Development Promotion Center) partnered with EPD Promotion Center to organize this innovation forum attracting enterprise representatives and industry experts.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ECO Platform (EPD International): ECO Platform is the umbrella organization of which EPDChina is the Chinese Programme Operator. Both develop and operate EPD systems under ISO 14025/EN 15804 with mutual recognition frameworks — directly comparable in product category and operating model.
• EPD Norge (The Norwegian EPD Foundation): EPD Norway is a signed MRA partner and one of Europe's most established EPD programme operators, publishing EPDs across construction and manufactured products under ISO 14025. Closely comparable in scope and certification-body model.
• EPD Italy (ICMQ): EPD Italy (operated by ICMQ S.p.A.) is a signed MRA partner of EPDChina and operates the same Type III EPD program structure for Italian/European manufacturers, including PCR development and publication. Direct functional peer.

Emerging players

• Quantis: International sustainability consulting firm specializing in LCA, carbon footprint, and EPD development for multinational corporates. Comparable in LCA expertise and enterprise customer base, though a private consultancy rather than a programme operator.

Broad incumbents

• Sphera: Provider of LCA and product sustainability software (e.g., GaBi) used by manufacturers and EPD programme operators globally, including for ISO 14040/14044-compliant assessments that feed EPD publication. Adjacent infrastructure-layer peer.
• EPD International AB (Sweden): Operator of the International EPD System (environdec), one of the world's longest-running Type III EPD programs with global PCR coverage across multiple industries. Comparable platform operator at much greater scale.
• IBU (Institut Bauen und Umwelt e.V.): Germany's leading EPD programme operator for construction products, with thousands of published EPDs and deep EN 15804 expertise. Larger, more established peer focused on the European construction-products market.

Regional players

• EPD Turkey: Turkish EPD programme operator publishing Type III EPDs for manufacturers in construction, energy, and industrial sectors. Operates an analogous ISO 14025-based program structure for a single national market, similar to EPDChina's domestic model.
• BRE Group (Green Book Live / BREG EN EPD): UK-based building science organization operating EN EPD / BREG EN EPD for construction products, directly comparable to EPDChina's EN 15804-aligned construction product PCR and EPD services, though focused on the UK market.

Others

• SCS Global Services: Global third-party certification body offering environmental product declarations, LCA verification, and ISO 14025-aligned certification services. Functions as a potential certification-body competitor/partner in markets outside EPDChina's approved body network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epd-china

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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