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The local framework
- The CSRD was transposed early in Denmark.
- The BR18/LCAbyg, in force since January 2023, requires LCA calculation for all new buildings over 1,000 m², with an EN 15804-compliant EPD required at the building permit stage.
- The BR25, which came into force in July 2025, sets some of the strictest carbon ceilings in Europe.
- DGNB Denmark certification also requires EPDs for building components, including HVAC equipment.
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What it means for you
- Denmark is one of the most advanced markets in Europe on this subject, with a high level of gold-plating.
- A manufacturer with an EPD uses specific rather than generic data in LCAbyg, which is a direct advantage against the strict ceilings imposed by BR25.
- The ESPR (2027-2030) will reinforce this regulatory pressure.
- Without an EPD, the disadvantage is therefore particularly marked on an already mature and demanding market.
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