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Environmental Product Declaration Builder Survey
1.
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2.
Rate your familiarity with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
Not at all familiar
Somewhat familiar
Extremely familiar
Clear
3.
Are EPDs a factor when selecting building products?
Yes – they're a must have
Yes – they're influential, but not a deal breaker
No
Not now, but I see them becoming more influential
4.
Do you currently specify products with EPDs?
Yes
No
5.
If you do specify products with EPDs, why are they important? (click all that apply)
ESG goals
Investor requirement
Regulatory requirements (i.e. government procurement contracts)
Knowing product roadmap
Consumer demand
Accurate GHG accounting (Specifically Scope 3)
Gain competitive advantage
Other (please specify)
6.
If you don't specify products with EPDs, do you foresee EPDS becoming a factor in your product selection process?
Yes, in the next year
Yes, over the next few years
No
7.
When considering EPDs, which type do you primarily rely on?
Industry-average EPDs
Product-specific EPDs
Both industry-average and product-specific EPDs equally
Neither, I don't consider EPDs
8.
What categories do you specify products with EPDs for? (click all that apply)
Appliances
Building wrap
Cabinets
Countertops
Decking
Doors
Flooring
HVAC
Water heaters
Insulation
Hardscaping products
Lighting
Paint
Plumbing fixtures
Roofing
Solar panels & components
Smart Home controls
Siding
Structural products
Ventilation/IAQ products
Windows
Other (please specify)
9.
Which categories have the most products with EPDs? (click all that apply)
Appliances
Building wrap
Cabinets
Countertops
Decking
Doors
Flooring
HVAC
Water heaters
Insulation
Hardscaping products
Lighting
Paint
Plumbing fixtures
Roofing
Solar panels & components
Smart Home controls
Siding
Structural products
Ventilation/IAQ products
Windows
Other (please specify)
10.
Which categories have the fewest products with EPDs? (click all that apply)
Appliances
Building Wrap
Cabinets
Countertops
Decking
Doors
Flooring
HVAC
Water Heaters
Insulation
Hardscaping products
Lighting
Paint
Plumbing Fixtures
Roofing
Solar Panels & Components
Smart Home Controls
Siding
Structural Products
Ventilation/IAQ Products
Windows
Other (please specify)
11.
In which categories would you like to see more EPDs? (click all that apply)
Appliances
Building wrap
Cabinets
Countertops
Decking
Doors
Flooring
HVAC
Water heaters
Insulation
Hardscaping products
Lighting
Paint
Plumbing fixtures
Roofing
Solar panels & components
Smart Home controls
Siding
Structural products
Ventilation/IAQ products
Windows
Other (please specify)
12.
When are EPDs a consideration in the product specification process?
Design phase
Product specification stage
Product comparison stage
Price negotiations
Not a factor
Other (please specify)
13.
How do you prioritize EPDs compared to other sustainability certifications or labels (i.e., ENERGY STAR, Water Sense)?
EPDs are my top priority
EPDs are important but on par with other certifications
I prioritize other certifications over EPDs
I don't consider EPDs or any other sustainability certifications
Other (please specify)
14.
Who generally specifies products with EPDs?
Builder
Architect
Interior designer
Sustainability consultant
HERS rater
Other (please specify)
15.
Are you seeing an increased demand by consumers for products with EPDs?
Yes
No
Consumers are not familiar with EPDs, but are asking for product certifications and info to verify sustainable attributes
16.
If you are seeing an uptick in interest, which generations are asking for products with EPDs? (check all that apply)
Boomers
Gen Xers
Millennials
Gen Zs
17.
Do you look for specific elements or attributes when specifying products with EPDs?
Current Progress,
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