The International EPD System (IES) logotype symbolises a yardstick — a standardised tool for objective measurement, and is mandatory to be included in the environmental product declarations published in the International EPD System.
The IES logotype is the property of EPD International AB, and its use is subject to the conditions set out in the Global Programme Instructions (GPI) and below, and other uses of the logotype are only allowed based on agreements with EPD International AB. Unauthorised use and/or misuse of the logotype is not permitted, and EPD International AB retains the right to request the withdrawal of an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), removal of published materials, and legal action on the transgression related to the misuse of the logotype.
The IES logotype may be used in the following:
Following the Global Programme Instructions (GPI), the cover page of a published EPD in IES shall include only the logotypes listed below:
For general communications
It is possible for a company to use IES logotype to communicate about the published EPDs in IES in a more general term, yet the applications of IES logotype are limited to the following:
The IES logotype is available for download in standard and inverted formats, as well as in colour and greyscale below:
The primary logotype of the International EPD System should be used as the first of choice at all times for light background.
DownloadThe primary logotype of the International EPD System should be used as the first of choice at all times for dark background.
DownloadFor printing considerations, the greyscale version of the International EPD System primary logotype could be used for light background.
DownloadFor printing considerations, the greyscale version of the International EPD System primary logotype could be used for dark background.
DownloadFor product-specific communication
Product-specific traceability logotype for web applications and product packaging can be downloaded on the page of published Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in the EPD Library.
The traceability logotype consists of a QR code linked to the corresponding product page in the EPD Library, alongside the International EPD System logotype. The logotype is provided in both colour and greyscale versions, with resolutions of 96 dpi for digital applications and 300 dpi for high-quality print production. EPD owners can access and download the logotype directly by clicking the “Download Traceability Logotype” button on the relevant EPD page in the EPD Library.
The traceability logotype can be seamlessly integrated into websites, social media posts when communicating data/information from an EPD; product packaging, brochures, and other marketing materials.