Secretariat

The Secretariat of the International EPD System (IES) holds overall operational responsibility and oversees the daily management of the programme. The Secretariat plays a dedicated role in supporting the technical, administrative, and client-service functions of the programme. For detailed team responsibilities or to file an inquiry, please visit our Contact Page.

The scope of work includes, among many other responsibilities, facilitating the development of Product Category Rules (PCRs), coordinating the selection of independent verifiers, and supporting the registration and publication of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs). To ensure efficient and locally tailored services, the Secretariat may delegate specific market responsibilities to co-location centres and licensees in designated regional markets. This includes, for example, the marketing and registration rights of EPDs in selected markets.