{"id":264797,"date":"2026-09-14T15:51:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:51:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/sin-categorizar\/declaracion-ambiental-de-producto-dap-certificaciones-edificios-sostenibles\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:54:20","slug":"environmental-product-declaration-epd-certifications-sustainable-buildings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/environmental-product-declaration-epd-certifications-sustainable-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Environmental Product Declaration: An Architect\u2019s Technical Guide to Specifying Sustainable Buildings"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]European and market regulations require near zero-energy buildings. However, it is no longer enough to simply claim that a property is sustainable; this must also be proven with objective data. When specifying building envelope materials, whether for new builds or <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/energy-rehabilitation-building\/\">building refurbishments<\/a>, <strong>Environmental Product Declarations<\/strong> have become <strong>an essential technical requirement<\/strong>. Having this information allows architects to demonstrate the environmental impact of the building materials throughout their entire life cycle and substantiate the project\u2019s genuine commitment to the environment.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d602af{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d602af\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"es\">What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and an LCA?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d6053c{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d6053c\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]An EPD is a document that provides key, transparent information on a product\u2019s environmental performance. However, it <strong>is essential to understand that an EPD does not work in the same way as a conventional eco-label.<\/strong> It is not just a label automatically classifying a material as sustainable or low-impact.<\/p>\n<p>An EPD is an informational statement. Its true technical value lies in the fact that it provides measurable and verified data based on <strong>Life Cycle Assessment (LCA).<\/strong> Using these indicators, which analyze everything from the extraction of the clay to its service life on the fa\u00e7ade and <strong>eventual recycling<\/strong>, an architect can compare equivalent products, explore alternatives and assess which is best suited technically to the project. In view of regulatory requirements, it is the definitive tool against greenwashing.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d60670{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d60670\"><\/div>[vc_single_image image=&#8221;250845&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221;]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d6076f{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d6076f\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"es\">How does a fa\u00e7ade\u2019s EPD contribute to points for LEED, BREEAM and VERDE certifications?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d608a0{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d608a0\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]<strong>The Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)<\/strong> for our extruded <strong>architectural solutions GA16 (18 mm thick) and GA20 (20 mm thick) <\/strong>are registered and published on the <strong>International EPD System<\/strong> (with European recognition via the <strong>ECO Platform).<\/strong> These documents are valid worldwide and verify the data from the <strong>Life Cycle Assessment<\/strong> carried out by the <strong>Institute of Ceramic Technology (ITC).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having been developed in accordance with the strict principles of standard <strong>ISO 14025<\/strong> and specific <strong>UNE-EN 15804 <\/strong>construction rules, our Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) measure <strong>key indicators<\/strong> down to the millimeter: greenhouse gas emissions, ozone depletion, resource use (water, electricity, fuels) and waste generation. <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/home\/faveker-architect\/\">Architects<\/a> seek this precise information for their <strong>specifications<\/strong> so they may score highly in the most demanding <a href=\"https:\/\/gbce.es\/\">Green Building<\/a> schemes.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d60998{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d60998\"><\/div><style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d60a84{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d60a84\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<style><\/style><div class=\"lqd-tabs lqd-tabs-style-1 d-flex flex-column ld_tabs_6ac3358d6175b\" data-tabs-options='{\"trigger\":\"click\"}'>\n\n\t<nav class=\"lqd-tabs-nav-wrap\">\n\t\t<ul class=\"reset-ul lqd-tabs-nav d-flex align-items-center flex-wrap\" role=\"tablist\"><li data-controls=\"lqd-1788446585110-6f0bfce4-9a19\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ld_tab_section-6ac3358d60e9f active mt-5 mt-sm-0\"><a href=\"#lqd-1788446585110-6f0bfce4-9a19\" data-bs-target=\"#lqd-1788446585110-6f0bfce4-9a19\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"lqd-1788446585110-6f0bfce4-9a19\" role=\"tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\"><span class=\"iconbox iconbox-circle iconbox-side align-items-center\"><span class=\"contents d-flex flex-column\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"iconbox-title h3 mt-0 mb-3\"><\/span><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\t\t \n\t<\/nav>\n\n\t<div class=\"lqd-tabs-content mb-5 mb-sm-0 mt-sm-5\"><div id=\"lqd-1788446585110-6f0bfce4-9a19\" role=\"tabpanel\" class=\"lqd-tabs-pane fade active in\">[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Certification<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d60fbf{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d60fbf\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]LEED v4.1[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d610d8{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d610d8\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]BREEAM[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d6119b{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d6119b\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]VERDE \/ <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/passivhaus-architecture-ventilated-facade-ies-muskiz\/\">Passivhaus<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Impact category<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61284{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61284\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Materials and Resources (MR)[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d6135d{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d6135d\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Materiales (Mat 01 and 02)[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61423{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61423\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Energy efficiency[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<strong>Direct benefit of an EPD<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61521{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61521\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]It contributes direct credits when prescribing products with a verified EPD[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61605{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61605\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Direct acceptance of the product due to its international validity.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d616d2{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d616d2\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]Facilitates zero-emission buildings and compliance with regulations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><span lang=\"es\">Why is extruded ceramic the most sustainable architectural solution?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d619be{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d619be\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]Opting for <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/sustainable-building-demand-ventilated-facades\/\">FAVEKER\u00ae\u2019s ventilated ceramic fa\u00e7ade systems<\/a> is a technical decision that guarantees <strong>cost-effectiveness, innovation and responsible design<\/strong>. Relying on our EPDs makes it easier to choose an architectural solution with high added value and decisive competitive advantages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>New-build and refurbishment:<\/strong> a ventilated fa\u00e7ade is the most comprehensive solution for improving the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/news\/iso-50001-energy-management-certification-renewal\/\">energy efficiency<\/a> of an existing building stock or for designing zero-emission buildings from the outset.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extreme durability:<\/strong> a ceramic cladding system has a service life of over 50 years, remaining unaffected by the elements. The longer the service life, the lower the overall environmental impact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainable manufacturing and zero maintenance:<\/strong> we produce our <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/ceramic\/ga16\/\">GA16<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/products\/ceramic\/ga20\/\">GA20<\/a> ceramic components using energy-optimized extrusion technology and high-quality clays. Furthermore, ceramic requires no repainting or chemical treatments, which drastically reduces the building\u2019s carbon footprint throughout its operational life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61adb{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61adb\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"es\">FAVEKER\u00ae: A Verified Commitment and Product Certifications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61baf{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61baf\"><\/div>[vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61c67{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61c67\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]Nuestra responsabilidad va mucho m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de la DAP y se integra en un modelo global de <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/blog\/circular-economy-sustainability-and-the-6r\/\">econom\u00eda circular<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/gresaragon.com\/\">Gres Arag\u00f3n<\/a> cuenta con un<strong> sistema de gesti\u00f3n ambiental <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/CERTF.-ED-7-14001-CASTELLANO.pdf\"><strong>certificado ISO 14001<\/strong><\/a><strong> por SGS<\/strong> y, desde 2022, ha obtenido la <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/02-940-350769_VR0_Gres-Aragon_ALCORISA-2023.pdf\"><strong>certificaci\u00f3n Residuo Cero<\/strong><\/a> en sus tres centros productivos.<\/p>\n<p>Apostamos por la mejora continua: mitigamos el cambio clim\u00e1tico y maximizamos la reutilizaci\u00f3n de los residuos cer\u00e1micos, incorpor\u00e1ndolos directamente a nuestro propio proceso productivo. Adem\u00e1s, estamos inscritos en el <strong>Registro de Huella de Carbono del MITECO<\/strong>, un paso fundamental que nos permite calcular nuestras emisiones tanto de producto como de organizaci\u00f3n para establecer acciones reales de descarbonizaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<table style=\"height: 93px;\" width=\"1227\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"567\">If you are drawing up construction plans and need to substantiate the <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/sustainability\/\">sustainability<\/a> <strong>credentials for your specifications<\/strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.environdec.com\/library\/epd6511\">download the Environmental Product Declaration for our GA16 and GA 20 ceramic systems<\/a> or contact the FAVEKER\u00ae <a href=\"https:\/\/faveker.com\/en\/technical-office\/\">Technical Office.<\/a> We can help you integrate a ventilated fa\u00e7ade into your project to achieve the highest certifications and design the architecture of the future.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61d40{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61d40\"><\/div>[\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><span lang=\"es\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding Environmental Product Declarations <\/span><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61e6e{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61e6e\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"es\">What\u2019s the difference between an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) and a traditional eco-label?<\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]An EPD is not simply a certificate that automatically classifies a material as \u2018green\u2019. It is a technical and informational document, rigorously verified by third parties and based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA). Its value lies in providing <strong>objective, measurable and transparent data<\/strong> so that architects can <strong>compare equivalent architectural solutions<\/strong> and technically justify the environmental impact of their project.[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d61f87{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d61f87\"><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h3><span lang=\"es\">Do FAVEKER\u00ae ceramic panels help earn credits in refurbishment projects? <\/span><\/h3>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: left;\" align=\"left\"><\/h3>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<style>.ld_spacer_6ac3358d6211c{height:32px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"ld-empty-space ld_spacer_6ac3358d6211c\"><\/div>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;fs-16&#8243;]Yes, absolutely. Installing our ventilated ceramic fa\u00e7ades on refurbishment projects drastically improves the thermal and acoustic insulation of the existing building, thus reducing the energy demand. 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