DGNB
Run by German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB) · Building rating · Germany & Europe
Germany's leading certification, known for rigorous life-cycle assessment. Building-level LCA is central, which makes product EPDs especially valuable on DGNB projects.
Covers: Climate health · Human health · Ecosystem health · Circular economy
Source: DGNB ↗
Claims that connect to DGNB
Can contribute
4- medium risk →
Has Environmental Product Declaration
The source claims that an EPD exists for the product, product family, or declared product scope.
- medium risk →
Has Product Carbon Footprint
The source claims a quantified product carbon footprint study exists for the product or product family.
- medium risk →
Claims Design for Disassembly
The source claims the product is designed so components can be separated for reuse or recycling — mechanical fixings over adhesives, separable material layers.
- low risk →
Has Type I Ecolabel
The source claims the product holds a third-party multi-criteria ecolabel (ISO 14024 Type I) such as EU Ecolabel, Blue Angel, Nordic Swan, Green Seal, or UL ECOLOGO.
Reference basis: DGNB New Buildings reference