SUSTAINABILITY | 2024 Armstrong Flooring EPD Certificate (Part I)

ArmstrongFlooring homogeneous vinyl floor, heterogeneous vinyl floor, eco flooring have got EPD Certificate.

Why We Need EPD

EPD -- Environmental Product Declaration, provides a clear assessment of a product's environmental impact.    

Increasing Transparency

Allows consumers to understand the environmental impact of a product from raw material procurement, production, and sales, to disposal.

Simplifying the Selection Process

Helps consumers identify truly eco-friendly products and avoid "greenwashing."

Supporting Corporate Compliance and Credibility

Helps companies meet increasingly stringent environmental regulations and build market trust.

Promoting Sustainable Decision-Making

Provides scientific evidence for governments and large corporations to support environmentally friendly policies and procurement decisions.

As a key tool for promoting environmental responsibility and sustainable development, EPD increases industry transparency and serves as a benchmark for comparing product lifecycle assessments.

Global Climate Action

Against the backdrop of global climate change and net-zero emission targets, the United Nations emphasizes the importance of the "net-zero commitment," while ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) also suggests that companies should not only take measures at the carbon emission source but also incorporate carbon risk and carbon management into corporate governance.

Supporting the Achievement of Carbon-Zero Commitments

By recording and disclosing the environmental impact of products, EPD can assist in developing precise emission reduction strategies and demonstrate the contribution to global net-zero goals.

Promoting Carbon Risk Management

EPD data can help companies and clients "identify and manage carbon risks related to their products," enabling businesses to better adapt to market changes and policy requirements.

Creating New Market Opportunities

As global demand for eco-friendly products increases, EPD-certified products have more opportunities to gain market advantages, bringing new growth to companies.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)

EPD is not only a manifestation of a company's environmental responsibility but also a key support for achieving carbon-zero commitments, strengthening carbon management, and governance. In the context of global climate action, the role of EPD is becoming increasingly important, helping companies play an active role in shaping a green, sustainable future.

Major Global Enterprises Set Clear ESG Requirements

The growing emphasis on transparency in green building has led to a surge in demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). EPD is currently a bonus item in several green building certifications, including LEED and Green Globes. Due to regulatory requirements in the European market, more and more manufacturers are voluntarily opting for EPDs. Similarly, in the North American construction industry, many institutions and teams specify EPD-certified products in their procurement processes.

EPD Procedure

LCA (Life Cycle Assessment)
Evaluates the environmental impact of a product throughout its lifecycle, from raw material acquisition to use, and ultimately disposal or recycling.

Reliable Proof of Eco-Friendly Products

When identifying eco-friendly products, EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) certification provides a clear advantage. EPD not only outlines a product's environmental impact across its entire lifecycle—from raw material acquisition, production, and use, to disposal—but also ensures the transparency and verifiability of this data. Products with EPD certification are third-party verified, confirming the accuracy of their environmental claims. This not only enhances consumer trust but also promotes the adoption and improvement of environmental standards. Therefore, in terms of environmental performance, EPD-certified products are often seen as a reliable choice.

The Positive Impact of EPD

Enhancing Market Competitiveness

Products with EPD certification are more likely to be favored by eco-conscious consumers and have more opportunities to gain an advantage in government procurement and large corporate supply chain selections.

Improving Supply Chain Transparency

EPD-certified products must disclose their environmental impact throughout the entire lifecycle, which promotes accountability at every stage of the supply chain.

Accelerating Green Innovation Across Industries 

To obtain and maintain EPD certification, companies must continuously optimize product design and production processes to ensure competitiveness in environmental standards. This also spurs new technological advancements and innovations, driving the entire industry towards more environmentally friendly development.

Building Consumer Trust

EPD certification provides objective and scientific evidence to help consumers identify eco-friendly products. The establishment of this trust also has a profound impact on brand image and product market performance.