EN 15942:2021
(Main)Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Communication format business-to-business
Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Communication format business-to-business
This document is applicable to all construction products and services related to buildings and construction works. It specifies and describes the communication format for the information defined in EN 15804 for business-to-business communication to ensure a common understanding through consistent communication of information.
NOTE This document does not deal with business-to-consumer communication and is not intended for that purpose. Business-to-consumer communication format is planned to be the subject of a future document.
Nachhaltigkeit von Bauwerken - Umweltproduktdeklarationen - Kommunikationsformate zwischen Unternehmen
Dieses Dokument ist anzuwenden für alle Bauprodukte und Dienstleistungen, die sich auf Gebäude und Bauleistungen beziehen. Um ein gemeinsames Verständnis durch eine einheitliche Kommunikation von Informationen sicherzustellen, wird in diesem Dokument das Kommunikationsformat für die in EN 15804 definierten Informationen für die Kommunikation zwischen Unternehmen festgelegt und beschrieben.
ANMERKUNG Dieses Dokument behandelt nicht die Kommunikation von Unternehmen an Verbraucher und ist nicht für diesen Zweck vorgesehen. Ein Kommunikationsformat von Unternehmen an Verbraucher soll Gegenstand eines zukünftigen Dokuments sein.
Contribution des ouvrages de construction au développement durable - Déclarations environnementales des produits - Formats de communication entre professionnels
Le présent document s'applique à tous les produits de construction et services liés aux bâtiments et aux ouvrages de construction. Il spécifie et décrit le format de communication des informations définies dans l'EN 15804 pour la communication entre entreprises, afin de garantir une bonne compréhension grâce à une communication efficace des informations.
NOTE Le présent document n'a pas pour objet de traiter de la communication entre l'entreprise et le consommateur. Le format de communication entre l'entreprise et le consommateur fera l'objet d'un autre document.
Trajnostnost gradbenih objektov - Okoljske deklaracije za proizvode - Komunikacijski format za medpodjetniško poslovanje
Ta dokument se uporablja za vse gradbene proizvode in storitve v povezavi s stavbami in gradbenimi objekti. Določa in opisuje komunikacijski format za informacije, opredeljene v standardu EN 15804, za komunikacijo med podjetji, da se zagotovi splošno razumevanje z doslednim sporočanjem informacij.
OPOMBA: Ta dokument ne obravnava komunikacije med podjetjem in stranko, niti ni namenjen temu. Format komunikacije med podjetjem in stranko naj bi bil obravnavan v prihodnjem dokumentu.
General Information
Relations
Overview
EN 15942:2021 - "Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Communication format business-to-business" (CEN) defines a standardized communication format for Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) of construction products and services. It specifies the Information Transfer Matrix (ITM) as the minimum structured template for B2B exchange of EPD data, aligned with EN 15804:2012+A2:2019. This standard supports consistent, machine- and human-readable reporting of life cycle information for building materials and assemblies, improving data handling across the building value chain. Note: EN 15942:2021 is explicitly for business‑to‑business (B2B) communication and does not cover business‑to‑consumer (B2C) formats.
Key Topics and Requirements
- Information Transfer Matrix (ITM): The standardized grid template (Annex A) that locates all required EPD elements (general info, modules, indicators, scenarios).
- Alignment with EN 15804: Covers core and additional environmental impact indicators, resource use, output flows, waste categories, biogenic carbon, A/B/C/D life‑cycle modules and scenarios.
- Formatting rules:
- ITM is mandatory as the standardized part of an EPD (electronic and paper).
- Quantitative data must use EN 15804 units and are limited to no more than three significant figures.
- Text must be in a single clear language; entries not declared must be marked “ND”.
- EPDs shall state whether the ITM has been independently verified.
- Aggregation rule: Indicators for modules A1–A5, B1–B7, C1–C4 and D shall not be summed into a total or subtotal, except A1–A3 may be aggregated.
- Scenarios & Reference Service Life (RSL): ITM accommodates multiple realistic scenarios per module and includes technical RSL information.
Practical Applications and Users
EN 15942:2021 is practical for:
- Manufacturers producing EPDs for construction products to ensure consistent B2B reporting.
- EPD programme operators and verifiers implementing standardized templates and checks.
- LCA practitioners and sustainability consultants preparing or using life‑cycle data.
- Specifiers, architects, contractors and building clients integrating EPD data into material selection, procurement and whole‑building LCA.
- BIM and product data managers using EPD data in digital workflows (note: prEN ISO 22057 relates to EPD data templates for BIM).
Benefits include improved comparability, reduced data handling errors, and easier integration of EPDs into building‑level environmental assessments.
Related Standards
- EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 - Core rules for EPDs of construction products (referenced and aligned).
- prEN ISO 22057 - Data templates for EPDs in BIM (complementary guidance).
Keywords: EN 15942:2021, environmental product declaration, EPD, Information Transfer Matrix, ITM, EN 15804, construction sustainability, life cycle assessment, B2B EPD format.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 15942:2021 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Communication format business-to-business". This standard covers: This document is applicable to all construction products and services related to buildings and construction works. It specifies and describes the communication format for the information defined in EN 15804 for business-to-business communication to ensure a common understanding through consistent communication of information. NOTE This document does not deal with business-to-consumer communication and is not intended for that purpose. Business-to-consumer communication format is planned to be the subject of a future document.
This document is applicable to all construction products and services related to buildings and construction works. It specifies and describes the communication format for the information defined in EN 15804 for business-to-business communication to ensure a common understanding through consistent communication of information. NOTE This document does not deal with business-to-consumer communication and is not intended for that purpose. Business-to-consumer communication format is planned to be the subject of a future document.
EN 15942:2021 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.010.99 - Other aspects; 91.040.01 - Buildings in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 15942:2021 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 15942:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 15942:2021 is associated with the following European legislation: Standardization Mandates: M/350. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2022
Nadomešča:
SIST EN 15942:2011
Trajnostnost gradbenih objektov - Okoljske deklaracije za proizvode -
Komunikacijski format za medpodjetniško poslovanje
Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations -
Communication format business-to-business
Nachhaltigkeit von Bauwerken - Umweltproduktdeklarationen - Kommunikationsformate
zwischen Unternehmen
Contribution des ouvrages de construction au développement durable - Déclarations
environnementales des produits - Formats de communication entre professionnels
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 15942:2021
ICS:
13.020.20 Okoljska ekonomija. Environmental economics.
Trajnostnost Sustainability
35.240.67 Uporabniške rešitve IT v IT applications in building
gradbeništvu and construction industry
91.040.01 Stavbe na splošno Buildings in general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN 15942
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
November 2021
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 91.010.99; 91.040.01 Supersedes EN 15942:2011
English Version
Sustainability of construction works - Environmental
product declarations - Communication format business-to-
business
Contribution des ouvrages de construction au Nachhaltigkeit von Bauwerken -
développement durable - Déclarations Umweltproduktdeklarationen -
environnementales des produits - Formats de Kommunikationsformate zwischen Unternehmen
communication entre professionnels
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 September 2021.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
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© 2021 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 15942:2021 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Introduction . 4
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Symbols and abbreviations . 6
5 Communication principles . 6
5.1 General principles . 6
5.2 Types of information addressed . 6
6 Requirements for EPD communication format . 8
7 Information Transfer Matrix . 8
7.1 General. 8
7.2 Modules and scenarios . 8
7.3 Indicators . 9
7.4 Aggregation of information . 9
7.5 Scenarios . 9
Annex A (normative) Master ITM . 10
Bibliography . 35
European foreword
This document (EN 15942:2021) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 350 “Sustainability
of construction works”, the secretariat of which is held by AFNOR.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by May 2022, and conflicting national standards shall be
withdrawn at the latest by May 2022.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document supersedes EN 15942:2011.
In comparison with the previous edition, the following technical modifications have been made:
— alignment of the content to the last amendment of EN 15804 (EN 15804:2012+A2:2019);
— revision of the general information table according to the content usually provided in EPDs;
— update of the tables to allow the declaration of more than one scenario per module;
— revision of the text to keep consistency with other CEN/TC 350 complementary standards.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request given to CEN by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national standards body.
A complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CEN website.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland,
Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North
Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Introduction
The aim of this document is to harmonize the way in which environmental product declarations (EPD)
are communicated in Europe.
It is relevant to the use of the EPD in the building chain where materials and products are assembled into
new products and assemblies, each with their own EPD.
This document will improve handling of the data from EPD at the building level and the assessment of
environmental performance of buildings.
An EPD expressed in a standardized format will facilitate the communication of the product's
environmental performance for business-to-business (B2B).
1 Scope
This document is applicable to all construction products and services related to buildings and
construction works. It specifies and describes the communication format for the information defined in
EN 15804 for business-to-business communication to ensure a common understanding through
consistent communication of information.
NOTE This document does not deal with business-to-consumer communication and is not intended for that
purpose. Business-to-consumer communication format is planned to be the subject of a future document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, Sustainability of construction works - Environmental product declarations - Core
rules for the product category of construction products
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in EN 15804 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
— ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
— IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
3.1
consumer
individual member of the general public purchasing or using goods, property or services for private
purposes
[SOURCE: EN ISO 14025:2010]
3.2
business-to-business communication
describing or involving the passage of information between different businesses, rather than between
businesses and the general public and consumers
3.3
Information Transfer Matrix
ITM
generic template to present and transfer environmental information in a structured and consistent way
and in a common format
3.4
significant figures
those digits of a number that carry meaning contributing to its precision
Note 1 to entry: This includes all digits except:
— leading and trailing zeros where they serve merely as placeholders to indicate the scale of the number,
— spurious digits introduced, for example, by calculations carried out to greater accuracy than that of the
original data, or measurements reported to a greater precision than the EPD supports.
4 Symbols and abbreviations
B2B Business-to-business
c-PCR Complementary product category rules
EPD Environmental product declaration
LCA Life cycle assessment
LCI Life cycle inventory analysis
LCIA Life cycle impact assessment
ITM Information Transfer Matrix
ND Not declared
PCR Product category rules
RSL Reference service life
5 Communication principles
5.1 General principles
The ITM presents and allows transfer of environmental information. It
— does not preclude the fact that an EPD can have an individual and unique format;
— is the standardized part of EPD communication according to EN 15804;
— shall contain a statement whether the ITM has been independently verified.
5.2 Types of information addressed
Table 1 describes how ITM addresses the different types of information according to EN 15804.
Table 1 — Types of information and relevant clause in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019
Clause and table in
Type of information
EN 15804:2012+A2:2019
General information Clause 7.1 and Table 2
Core environmental
Clause 7.2.3.1 and Table 3
impact indicators
Additional
Indicators
environmental impact Clause 7.2.3.2 and Table 4
describing
indicators
environmental
impacts based on Disclaimers to the
LCIA declaration of core and
additional Clause 7.2.3.3 and Table 5
environmental impact
Environmental
indicators
indicators derived
from LCA Indicators describing
Clause 7.2.4.2 and Table 6
resource use
Indicators
describing resource Environmental
use and information describing Clause 7.2.4.3 and Table 7
environmental waste categories
information based
Environmental
on LCI
information describing Clause 7.2.4.4 and Table 8
output flows
Information on biogenic carbon content Clause 7.2.5 and Table 9
A4, Transport to the
Clause 7.3.2.1 and Table 10
building site
Construction
process stage
A5, Installation in the
Clause 7.3.2.2 and Table 11
building
B1-B5 use stage related
Clause 7.3.3.1 and Table 12
Scenarios and to the building fabric
technical
B1-B7 use stage Reference service life Clause 7.3.3.2 and Table 13
information
B6, use of energy and
Clause 7.3.3.3 and Table 14
B7, use of water
End of life Clause 7.3.4 and Table 15
Benefits and loads beyond the product system
boundary
Additional
Indoor air Clause 7.4.1
information on
release of
dangerous
substances to
indoor air, soil and Soil and water Clause 7.4.2
water during the
use stage
6 Requirements for EPD communication format
An EPD shall include an ITM following these formatting requirements (electronic and paper):
— the information in the ITM shall not be misleading;
— as regards the structure of the EPD, information shall be accurately placed in its unique position
identified in the ITM, according to Annex A, but tables can be transposed from rows to columns and
vice versa;
— quantitative data shall be numerically reported in the appropriate units of measurement as
prescribed in EN 15804;
— no more than three significant figures shall be applied to numerical reporting;
— text shall be clearly written adopting a single language throughout;
— where text is conveying a qualitative issue or parameter, it shall provide sufficient detail as to give
transparency and precise and accurate understanding of that issue or parameter.
NOTE prEN ISO 22057 addresses the data templates for the use of EPDs for construction products in BIM.
7 Information Transfer Matrix
7.1 General
This clause defines the standardized part of the EPD communication, i.e. the generic template.
The content of an EPD shall be communicated at minimum through the ITM as given in Annex A.
Communication of standardized environmental information for construction goods and services requires
a format that provides a location of all elements of information from different sources. The ITM provides
a unique and consistent reference position in a grid.
With reference to EN 15804 the ITM will contain some information, which is mandatory and some
information, which is voluntary. If an indicator or a module is not declared they shall be reported as an
entry of “ND”. In case all the cells of a row or a column are not declared, the row or column can be
removed.
The general information shall be included in the ITM as described in Table A.1 — Declaration of general
information and Table A.3 — Demonstration of verification. An additional diagram describing the system
boundaries of the product system under study shall be included together with the general information.
Information about the Reference Service Life is listed in Table A.2 — Technical information for Reference
Service Life.
7.2 Modules and scenarios
The matrix provides the template for communicating this information for each of the modules as defined
in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, Figure 1. The matrix is also used for communicating the information for
realistic scenarios which can occur and/or the respective technical information for these scenarios. The
ITM consists of a grid structure in which all items of information according to EN 15804 shall be
presented.
The ITM allows reporting of an EPD covering a full life cycle, but also for example, of information
representing single or multiple scenarios for discrete life cycle stages such as production, use or end of
life. Where multiple scenarios for discrete life cycle stages or information modules are to be reported the
ITM shall be separated into sub-ITM-tables, as presented in Annex A. Where there are known linkages
between scenarios of different modules these shall be stated in the scenario description.
For EPDs which cover only some modules, only the modules declared shall be provided in the ITM.
7.3 Indicators
All core indicators shall be included in the ITM for the relevant modules as described in Table A.4 — Core
environmental impact indicators.
Declared additional indicators shall be included in the ITM for the relevant modules as described in
Table A.5 — Additional environmental impact indicators. Additional indicators not declared shall be
mentioned in the EPD, e.g. as an entry of “ND” to the table or as text.
Disclaimers shall be declared in the EPD with regard to the declaration of the relevant core and additional
environmental impact indicators according to EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, Table 5.
All indicators describing resource use shall be included in the ITM for the relevant modules as described
in Table A.6 — Indicators describing resource use.
Other environmental information describing waste category shall be included in the ITM for the relevant
modules as described in Table A.7 — Other environmental information describing waste category.
Environmental information describing output flows shall be included in the ITM for the relevant modules
as described in Table A.8 — Environmental information describing output flows.
Information describing the biogenic carbon content at the factory gate shall be included in the ITM for
the relevant modules as described in Table A.9 — Information describing the biogenic carbon content at
the factory gate.
7.4 Aggregation of information
The indicators declared in the individual information modules of a product life cycle A1 to A5, B1 to B7,
C1 to C4 and module D as described in EN 15804:2012+A2:2019, Figure 1 shall not be added up in any
combination of the individual information modules into a total or sub-total of the life cycle stages A, B, C
or D. As an exception, information modules A1, A2, and A3 may be aggregated.
7.5 Scenarios
When relevant, the information related to scenarios shall be included in the ITM as described in
Tables A.10 to A.24.
Annex A
(normative)
Master ITM
Table A.1 — Declaration of general information
General information
a
manufacturer's name
manufacturer's address
a
manufacturer's website
manufacturer's logo
b
b relevant c-PCR (Complementary product category rules)
a
description of the construction product's use
c functional unit
c
declared unit
b
d reference service life (RSL) see Table A.2 — Technical information for Reference Service Life
a
construction product identification by name (including any product code)
e
simple visual representation of the construction product to which the data relates
a
f description of the main product components and/or materials
a
programme operator name
programme operator address
g
programme operator logo
programme operator website
a
date of the declaration
h
a
date of the end of validity
b
information on which stages are not considered
i
d
justification for the exemption to declare modules C1, C2, C3, C4 and D
software used for the assessment including version and date
background database used for the assessment including version, date and, if applicable, system
j
model
cut-off rules and allocation approach
statement that EPD of construction products may not be comparable if they do not comply with
k
a
EN 15804
e
statement about the use of average environmental performance for a number of products
l
e
description of the range/variability of the LCIA results if significant
a
m site/manufacturer/group of manufacturers/representatives of the manufacturers
declaration of material content of the product (as a minimum, substances contained in the product
n that are listed in the “Candidate List of Substances of Very High Concern for authorisation” when
e
their content exceeds the limits for registration with the European Chemicals Agency)
o information on where explanatory material may be obtained
a
Compulsory declaration
b
Compulsory declaration if relevant
c
Compulsory declaration if functional unit is not declared
d
Compulsory declaration if exemption applies
e
Compulsory declaration if applicable
Table A.2 — Technical information for Reference Service Life
Results expressed per
Parameter Units/comments functional or declared
unit
Reference Service Life years
units as
Declared product properties (at the gate) and finishes, etc.
appropriate
Design application parameters (if instructed by the
units as
manufacturer), including the references to the appropriate
appropriate
practices and application codes
An assumed quality of work, when installed in accordance units as
with the manufacturer’s instructions appropriate
Outdoor environment, (for outdoor applications), e.g.
units as
weathering, pollutants, UV and wind exposure, building
appropriate
orientation, shading, temperature
Indoor environment (for indoor applications), e.g. units as
temperature, moisture, chemical exposure appropriate
Usage conditions, e.g. frequency of use, mechanical units as
exposure appropriate
Maintenance, e.g. required frequency, type and quality and units as
replacement of components appropriate
Table A.3 — Demonstration of verification
a
CEN standard EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 serves as the c-PCR
Independent verification of the declaration and data, according to EN ISO 14025:2010
⬜ internal ⬜ external
b
(Where appropriate ) Third party verifier:
< Name of the third party verifier >
a
Product category rules
b
Optional
Table A.4 — Core environmental impact indicators
Indicator
Unit
Module A1
Module A2
Module A3
Modules A1-A3
scenario A4.1
Module
…
A4
scenario A4.n
scenario A5.1
Module
…
A5
scenario A5.n
scenario B1.1
Module
…
B1
scenario B1.n
scenario B2.1
Module
…
B2
scenario B2.n
scenario B3.1
Module
…
B3
scenario B3.n
scenario B4.1
Module
…
B4
scenario B4.n
scenario B5.1
Module
…
B5
scenario B5.n
kg CO eq. GWP-total
kg CO eq. GWP-fossil
kg CO eq. GWP-biogenic
kg CO eq. GWP-luluc
kg CFC 11 eq. ODP
+
mol H eq. AP
kg PO eq. EP-freshwater
kg N eq. EP-marine
mol N eq. EP-terrestrial
kg NMVOC eq. POCP
kg Sb eq. ADP-minerals&metals
MJ,
ADP-fossil
net calorific value
m world eq.
WDP
deprived
Indicator
Unit
scenario B6.1
Module
…
B6
scenario B6.n
scenario B7.1
Module
…
B7
scenario B7.n
scenario C1.1
Module
…
C1
scenario C1.n
scenario C2.1
Module
…
C2
scenario C2.n
scenario C3.1
Module
…
C3
scenario C3.n
scenario C4.1
Module
…
C4
scenario C4.n
scenario D.1
Module D …
scenario D.n
kg CO eq. GWP-total
kg CO eq. GWP-fossil
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표준 EN 15942:2021은 건축 산업에 관련된 모든 건설 제품 및 서비스에 적용될 수 있는 문서로, 사업자 간의 효과적인 정보 전달을 위한 소통 형식을 명확히 규정하고 있습니다. 이 표준은 EN 15804에서 정의된 정보를 바탕으로, 일관된 의사소통을 통해 공통 이해를 보장함으로써 건축물 및 건설 작업에 대한 환경 제품 선언서(EPD)의 지속 가능성을 강조합니다. 이 표준의 강점 중 하나는 사업자 간 통신이 필요할 때 필요한 모든 요소를 포괄적으로 포함하고 있다는 점입니다. 건설 업계에서는 다양한 이해관계자들 간의 정보 교환이 매우 중요하며, 이 문서가 그러한 요구를 충족시키는 데 기여합니다. 이러한 포괄성 덕분에, EN 15942:2021은 다양한 유형의 건설 제품에 적합하게 적용될 수 있으며, 실질적인 비즈니스 의사소통을 원활하게 할 수 있도록 지원합니다. 또한, 이 표준은 건설 분야의 지속 가능성에 대한 현재의 요구와 시장 필요를 충족시키기 위한 필수적인 지침을 제공합니다. 사업자들이 환경적인 측면에서도 책임을 다할 수 있도록 도와주며, 지속 가능한 개발을 촉진하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다. 이러한 점에서 EN 15942:2021의 중요성과 관련성은 더욱 높아집니다. 단, 이 문서는 소비자에게 전달되는 정보를 다루고 있지 않으며, 향후 소비자 대상의 의사소통 형식에 대한 별도의 문서가 계획되어 있다는 점은 주의해야 할 부분입니다. 이는 소비자와의 소통 방식과 기초 전략을 별도로 마련할 필요성을 시사합니다. 결론적으로, EN 15942:2021은 건설 업계의 비즈니스 간 커뮤니케이션을 위한 표준으로서, 환경 제품 선언서에 대한 명확하고 일관된 정보 전달을 가능하게 하여 지속 가능성을 증진시키는 데 기여합니다.
La norme SIST EN 15942:2022, intitulée « Durabilité des ouvrages de construction - Déclarations environnementales de produits - Format de communication business-to-business », constitue un élément essentiel dans le domaine de la construction durable. Son champ d'application couvre la totalité des produits et services liés aux bâtiments et aux travaux de construction, ce qui en fait un outil essentiel pour les acteurs de l'industrie. L'une des forces majeures de cette norme réside dans son approche systématique pour établir un format de communication cohérent entre les entreprises. En spécifiant et en décrivant le format de communication pour les informations définies dans la norme EN 15804, elle permet d'assurer une compréhension commune des données environnementales des produits. Cela facilite non seulement les échanges d'informations, mais renforce également la transparence et la confiance entre les partenaires commerciaux. La pertinence de la norme SIST EN 15942:2022 est indéniable, surtout dans un contexte où la durabilité est au cœur des préoccupations de l'industrie de la construction. En permettant une communication structurée et normalisée des déclarations environnementales, elle soutient les entreprises dans leur engagement vers des pratiques de construction plus durables. De plus, en se concentrant exclusivement sur la communication business-to-business, la norme évite les ambiguïtés qui peuvent surgir lorsque la communication est adressée à des consommateurs finaux, ce qui laisse entrevoir une future norme pour ces interactions. En résumé, la norme SIST EN 15942:2022 représente un atout majeur pour la durabilité dans le secteur de la construction, en fournissant un cadre normatif clair et efficace pour la communication des informations environnementales entre les entreprises.
EN 15942:2021の標準は、建築および建設工事に関連するすべての建設製品およびサービスに適用される重要なドキュメントです。この標準は、ビジネス間コミュニケーションのための情報の伝達形式を指定し、EN 15804で定義された情報の一貫した伝達を通じて共通理解を確保します。 この標準の強みは、建設業界における環境製品宣言のコミュニケーションに対する明確な指針を提供する点にあります。具体的には、持続可能な建築プロセスを支えるために必要な情報の透明性を高めることが期待されます。このように、建設業界における環境への配慮を促進し、持続可能性を実現する手段としての役割を果たします。 また、この標準はビジネス間コミュニケーションに特化しており、今後のドキュメントで扱われる予定のビジネス対消費者コミュニケーション形式とは一線を画しています。この点からも、EN 15942:2021は業界内での明確な情報交換を促進するための基盤を提供し、企業間の信頼性向上に貢献します。 このような標準化ドキュメントの重要性は、持続可能性の高い建設プロジェクトを推進するためのコミュニケーション手法を標準化し、業界全体の方向性を示すものとなっています。従って、EN 15942:2021は建設業界において極めて重要な役割を果たす標準であり、持続可能な発展に寄与するための基盤を提供しています。
Die Norm EN 15942:2021 ist ein entscheidendes Dokument, das sich mit der Nachhaltigkeit von Bauwerken und insbesondere mit den Umweltproduktdeklarationen (EPDs) befasst. Der Geltungsbereich dieser Norm erstreckt sich auf alle Bauprodukte und -dienstleistungen im Zusammenhang mit Gebäuden und Bauwerken. Sie legt ein Kommunikationsformat für Informationen fest, die in EN 15804 definiert sind, um eine einheitliche Verständigung durch konsistente Informationsübermittlung im Bereich der Geschäftskommunikation (business-to-business) zu gewährleisten. Dies ist besonders relevant in der heutigen Zeit, wo Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte von zentraler Bedeutung sind und transparente Kommunikation zwischen Geschäftspartnern gefordert wird. Die Stärken der Norm EN 15942:2021 liegen vor allem in ihrer klaren Struktur und den eindeutigen Vorgaben zur Informationsübermittlung. Durch die Standardisierung dieser Kommunikationsformate wird sichergestellt, dass alle Beteiligten im Bauwesen – von Bauherren über Planer bis hin zu Herstellern – dieselbe Grundlage für die Verständigung über Umweltkriterien haben. Dies fördert nicht nur die Transparenz, sondern unterstützt auch die Entscheidungsfindung auf der Grundlage vergleichbarer Daten. Ein weiterer positiver Aspekt dieser Norm ist die Fokussierung auf die spezifischen Bedürfnisse der Geschäftskommunikation, was für die Partner im Bausektor von großem Nutzen ist. Die Norm schafft ein gemeinsames Verständnis und minimiert Missverständnisse, die aus unterschiedlichen Interpretationen der bereitgestellten Informationen resultieren können. Zudem unterstreicht sie die Relevanz von Umweltproduktdeklarationen im Hinblick auf die nachhaltige Entwicklung und die Verantwortung von Unternehmen gegenüber der Umwelt. Da das Dokument keine Regelungen für die Kommunikation zwischen Unternehmen und Endverbrauchern (business-to-consumer) enthält, wird der Fokus bewusst auf die professionellen Beziehungen im Bauwesen gelegt. Dies ermöglicht es den beteiligten Akteuren, sich auf die wesentlichen Aspekte der Nachhaltigkeit in ihren Geschäftsprozessen zu konzentrieren und gleichzeitig auf die Notwendigkeit zu achten, dass zukünftige Dokumente die Kommunikation mit Endverbrauchern abdecken werden. Insgesamt stellt die EN 15942:2021 einen wichtigen Schritt in Richtung einer einheitlichen, präzisen und nachhaltig orientierten Kommunikation im Bausektor dar, was die Norm sowohl relevant als auch zukunftsweisend macht.
The EN 15942:2021 standard provides a comprehensive framework for the sustainability of construction works, specifically focusing on environmental product declarations. This standard is essential for ensuring that all construction products and services related to buildings adhere to a consistent communication format for business-to-business interactions. By detailing the communication format based on the principles outlined in EN 15804, it enables stakeholders in the construction industry to understand and exchange vital sustainability information effectively. One of the key strengths of EN 15942:2021 is its emphasis on standardization in communication. By establishing a universal format for conveying environmental product data, this standard promotes clarity and reduces misinterpretation among industry professionals. This common understanding fosters greater collaboration and ensures that companies can make informed choices regarding sustainability practices in the procurement and use of construction products. Another notable aspect of this standard is its comprehensive applicability across all construction products and services. This broad scope ensures that major and minor construction firms alike can implement its guidelines, thereby elevating the overall sustainability of construction practices within the sector. The focus on business-to-business communication underscores the importance of precise and detailed data exchange, which is critical for the environmentally conscious decision-making processes that power the construction industry today. Moreover, EN 15942:2021 holds significant relevance in the context of the ongoing sustainability movement in construction. As more regulatory bodies and stakeholders prioritize environmental impacts, having a standardized communication format assists companies in demonstrating compliance and commitment to sustainability. This positions them favorably within the marketplace, enhancing their competitiveness and reputation. It is important to note that while EN 15942:2021 expertly addresses business-to-business communication formats, it explicitly does not encompass business-to-consumer communication. This focus allows industry professionals to concentrate solely on inter-business communication needs without conflating the two areas. Future documents are expected to address the business-to-consumer communication format, reflecting an evolving understanding of sustainability communication across all audiences. Overall, the EN 15942:2021 standard serves as a critical tool for promoting sustainability in the construction industry through its clear guidelines on environmental product declarations, ensuring consistent and effective communication among businesses.
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