My reinforcing steel supplier, which is a global company, sent me an EPD that is based on the american products (it seems to be downloaded from their US webpage). Can I use it for the steel that they produce locally in Poland?
I know the location part of the EPD is not valid, but I expect that the production process shall be the same.
Thanks!
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Paula Melton
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January 31, 2017 - 10:18 am
Alicja, I do not believe this can be used in the way you are hoping. Even though the process will be pretty similar, the point of the location data is in part to capture the impacts of the local grid. Also, their raw materials may come from a different place. I believe you will need an EPD that is globally applicable or reflects the impacts in Poland. Others may chime in to correct me, but this is my understanding.