Depending on how the data flow in the International EPD System (IES), there are two types of API: Upstream API and Downstream API.

Upstream API refers to the data that are sent from you to the IES. This includes JSON “full EPD format” (all information visible in the EPD PDF document).

Downstream API refers to you retrieve data from the IES. The Environdec External Downstream API offers EPD data in the formats of ILCD+EPD and a few endpoints, while full formats will be provided in the future.

As a leading programme operator in digitalisation, EPD International is committed to continuously advancing this field to meet the growing demands of yours for a more user-friendly and accessible EPD format.

Three ways to integrate with the upstream API of International EPD System (IES) for certain construction products:
1. Pre-verified and fully integrated tool

• If you are using a pre-verified tool where all required data for your EPD have already been verified, you can send them directly to the International EPD System via API.
• Once approved by the Secretariat, your EPD will be immediately published in the EPD Library of IES.

2. Pre-verified and fully integrated tool with partially verified data

• If your tool is pre-verified but not all data required for an EPD is included, you can send the data via API to the International EPD System, and continue the verification process with third-party verification in EPD Compiler.

3. Data submission without pre-verified tool

• If your tool is not pre-verified, but you still want to submit data to the International EPD System to avoid duplicate work, you can send it via API.

• The verification process will then continue with third-party verification in EPD Compiler.

Note: EPD Compiler is a feature that enables full digitalisation of the EPD in our EPD Library, and compiles the EPD into the ILCD+EPD format  compatible for  ECO Platform where part of the EPD is digitised.

Access to API of International EPD System

Getting started with our API is simple—just follow these steps:

1. Create a free account via this link: https://epd-apim.developer.azure-api.net/
2. Log in and start using the API in our test environment.

3. Follow the step-by-step guide available on the same page to help you get up and running smoothly.

To all EPDs from multiple programme operators

If you want access to all EPDs from various programme operators beyond the International EPD System, you should integrate with ECO Platform. They provide the EPDs in different formats.

Note: Kindly note that this is the first draft of upstream API. Should you be interested in learning about the first version of upstream API, kindly contact the Secretariat.