Siemens Revolutionizes Environmental Reporting with Automated EPD System
Industry-First Certification for Automated Sustainability Reporting
Siemens has achieved a significant milestone in environmental transparency, receiving official certification from EPD-Global for its automated Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) system. This Norwegian program operator’s approval authorizes Siemens to publish independently verified EPDs, dramatically accelerating what was traditionally a lengthy verification process.
Transforming Environmental Transparency
Environmental Product Declarations serve as standardized environmental fact sheets, detailing a product’s complete lifecycle impact. They provide crucial data on CO₂ emissions, resource consumption, and waste generation. While currently mandatory in construction and select industries, EPDs are rapidly becoming essential across global markets as sustainability regulations intensify.
Leadership Perspective on Digital Sustainability
“This partnership enables Siemens to expand consistent, high-quality generation of verified EPDs,” stated Eva Riesenhuber, Global Head of Sustainability at Siemens. “It demonstrates how industrial digitalization supports environmental compliance and reinforces our leadership in scaling sustainability impact.”
Håkon Hauan, Managing Director of EPD-Global, added, “Siemens is helping shape a more sustainable industrial future by making environmental transparency scalable. We’re proud to support them in setting new benchmarks for digitalized EPD generation that meets the highest transparency standards.”
Accelerating Toward Comprehensive Sustainability Reporting
Siemens currently provides ISO-compliant self-declared EPDs for over 50% of its product portfolio. The newly certified automated process will significantly increase independently verified EPDs, supporting the company’s goal of achieving 100% EPD coverage by 2030. This system allows Siemens to efficiently produce verified environmental documentation at scale, even when third-party verification isn’t mandatory.
Author’s Insight: The Business Case for Automated Sustainability
Siemens’ automated EPD system represents a strategic advantage in an increasingly regulated marketplace. By digitizing and streamlining environmental reporting, Siemens not only reduces administrative burden but also positions itself as a sustainability leader. This approach demonstrates how industrial companies can leverage digitalization to meet evolving environmental requirements while maintaining operational efficiency. The system’s scalability suggests Siemens is preparing for broader EPD mandates across global markets.
Practical Implications for Industrial Customers
For Siemens’ industrial customers, this development translates to faster access to reliable environmental data for their own sustainability reporting and compliance needs. Manufacturers using Siemens components can now more easily calculate their products’ carbon footprints and meet growing customer demands for environmental transparency. The automated system also reduces the time and cost typically associated with obtaining verified environmental documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)?
An EPD is a standardized document that provides transparent environmental data about a product’s lifecycle impact, including carbon emissions and resource consumption.
What does Siemens’ new certification enable?
It allows Siemens to independently publish verified EPDs without third-party review for each document, significantly speeding up the process.
How many products currently have EPDs?
Siemens provides EPDs for over 50% of its product portfolio and aims for 100% coverage by 2030.
Why are EPDs becoming important?
They’re increasingly mandatory under global sustainability regulations and help customers make informed environmental purchasing decisions.
Which organization certified Siemens’ process?
EPD-Global, the Norwegian program operator for EPD verification and publication, granted the certification.
About Siemens AG
Siemens AG is a global technology leader focused on industry, infrastructure, mobility, and healthcare. The company creates technology that transforms everyday life while empowering customers to accelerate their digital and sustainability transformations. As an industrial AI leader, Siemens applies generative AI and other advanced technologies to real-world applications across diverse industries. The company generated €75.9 billion in revenue during fiscal 2024 and employs approximately 312,000 people worldwide.
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