Education

Qualified ECO EPD Communicator (QEEC)

Who Should Attend

 

Ideal for professionals interacting with customers, specifiers or sustainability-related product information:

  • Sales & marketing teams
  • Product managers
  • Architects and designers
  • Project and specification consultants
  • Procurement teams
  • Technical support personnel

No prior EPD or LCA knowledge is required.

What You Will Learn

 

Participants gain practical competence in:

  • Understanding what EPDs, DoPCs and DPPs are and how they are created
  • Correct interpretation of environmental indicators
  • Rules for comparing EPDs and understanding limitations
  • Using EPDs in tendering and sustainable procurement
  • Communicating environmental performance responsibly
  • Avoiding misinterpretation, incorrect comparisons and greenwashing

Format & Delivery

 

Two delivery formats:

  • 2-day onsite training, or
  • Three half-day online sessions
  • Language: English (other languages available through associations)
  • Certification: ECO Platform Certificate as Qualified ECO EPD Communicator

 

Dates, Pricing & Registration

 

QEEC courses are offered on request for organisations or associations.

The QEEC programme equips professionals with the essential skills to correctly read, interpret, and communicate Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Declarations of Performance & Conformity (DoPCs), and Digital Product Passports (DPPs).

 

Under the newly implemented CPR revision, environmental information will become mandatory step-by-step for construction products. At the same time, the revised EPBD requires EU Member States to introduce mandatory building LCAs and national benchmarks — from 2028 for buildings >1,000 m² and from 2030 for all new buildings.

 

These developments will dramatically increase demand for EPDs and transparency in procurement. Manufacturers must prepare their staff to handle EPD-related communication professionally and reliably.

 

The QEEC builds competence for teams working in communication, sales, procurement, specification and product support.
 Technical EPD creation and management skills are taught in the advanced QEEO programme.

Session Outline

  • Introduction to EPDs and their role in the construction sector
  • Understanding indicators and environmental performance
  • Using EPDs in procurement and tendering
  • Rules for product comparison and communication
  • Avoiding misinterpretation and green claims risks
  • Practical examples, discussions and exercises

Why This Session Matters

 

Regulatory pressure (CPR, EPBD), the introduction of building LCAs, and evolving procurement frameworks will significantly raise demand for EPDs in the market. Companies need employees who can confidently handle environmental information, support customers, and communicate product performance with accuracy and credibility.