LCA & EPD Automation SaaS

Prepare an evidence-backed Korean EPD, even without an LCA expert

Upload your bill of materials (BOM) together with your electricity and gas bills. The AI asks you in Korean for anything else it needs, and the calculation engine computes the results in line with the applicable standard. From life cycle assessment (LCA) results to draft application documents for Korea’s EPD program (operated by KEITI), every number traces back to its source.

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Beta terms and timing are shared after you apply. Certification and registration go through verification and review by independent bodies; greenMRV works with you on the calculations and documents up to that point.

Illustrative screen: after a BOM and bills are uploaded, the AI asks how to allocate electricity use and shows a preliminary carbon footprint that has not yet been verified.

Contour lines and survey station coordinates are illustrative

Standards we work to

A reference list, not a claim of certification or partnership

ISO 14040/14044LCA principles and requirements
ISO 14067:2018Product carbon footprint (PCF) quantification
ISO 14025Principles for EPD programs and environmental declarations · Revised edition published June 2026[1]
EN 15804+A2Core rules for construction product EPDs
Korean EPD guidelinesCalculation rules by product category (ministerial notice)

Why now

Why requests for product-level carbon figures keep growing

Export customers, EU regulations, and Korea’s disclosure timeline are all asking the same question: how much carbon is emitted in making this product? The answer has to be a number with a source behind it.

Dates subject to change

Examples, 2024–2026

Customer requests

Large companies and export customers are asking their suppliers for product-level carbon data.[2] One 2026 regional support program asks applicants for proof that an EU buyer or an exporting customer has requested carbon data.[3] In March 2024, LG Chem launched an LCA support program for its suppliers with the Ministry of Environment (now the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment) and the Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI).[4]

Cited from public sources; this does not imply any business relationship or partnership with greenMRV.

Definitive period since Jan 1, 2026

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

CBAM entered its definitive period on January 1, 2026.[5] If you export iron and steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, or hydrogen to the EU, your EU importer may request installation-level embedded emissions data. Using actual emissions requires accredited verification; otherwise, default values apply, with a mark-up that rises in stages.[6] Sales of CBAM certificates for 2026 imports start on February 1, 2027, and the first annual declaration is due by September 30, 2027.[7][6] EU trilogue negotiations on a proposal to extend the scope to downstream products such as screws and bolts are scheduled for October 20 and November 30, 2026.[8]

CBAM follows different rules from product LCA. See CBAM data preparation support

CPR applies from Jan 8, 2026

EU Construction Products Regulation (CPR) and Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD)

The EU Construction Products Regulation has applied since January 8, 2026. Environmental declarations are being phased in, starting with the climate change indicator, and become mandatory as the technical specifications for each product family are set.[9][10] Under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, the life cycle global warming potential (GWP) of new buildings over 1,000 m² must be calculated and disclosed in EU member states from January 1, 2028.[11] Both frameworks use product data based on EN 15804.[12]

The timing for each product family depends on when its harmonized technical specification takes effect.

Financial Services Commission final plan, Jul 8, 2026

Sustainability disclosure in Korea (KSSB standards)

KOSPI-listed companies with consolidated total assets of KRW 10 trillion or more must make sustainability disclosures under the Korea Sustainability Standards Board (KSSB) standards from fiscal year 2027. Scope 3 disclosure has been deferred by three years to start in 2031 (tentative), and third-party assurance becomes mandatory from 2030.[13][14] As listed customers calculate their Scope 3 emissions, they may ask suppliers for product data.

Other drivers

  • Public procurementLow-Carbon Products count as green products (Korea Eco-Label, Low-Carbon, and Good Recycled products), which public institutions are required to purchase.[15] As of the end of September 2025, 1,291 products from 334 companies held Low-Carbon Product certification.[16]
  • Greenwashing rulesThe EU’s ECGT Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition) has applied since September 27, 2026. It bans unsubstantiated generic environmental claims to consumers and “carbon neutral” claims that rely on offsetting.[17] Korea has its own “Guidelines on labeling and advertising eco-friendly business activities” (October 31, 2023).[18]
  • BatteriesAs of September 26, 2026, carbon footprint declarations under Article 7 of the EU Battery Regulation have not yet started, because the delegated act on the calculation method has not been adopted. Customer requests are arriving ahead of the regulation.[19]

Key dates

Unconfirmed dates are labeled with their status

  1. EU CBAM definitive period begins

    ConfirmedSource [5] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  2. EU Construction Products Regulation applies; declarations start with the climate change indicator

    ConfirmedSource [9] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  3. EU ECGT Directive applies; generic environmental claims to consumers banned

    ConfirmedSource [17] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  4. Page current as of

  5. Trilogues on extending CBAM to downstream products

    ScheduledSource [8] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  6. CBAM certificate sales begin (for 2026 imports)

    ConfirmedSource [7] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  7. First annual CBAM declaration due

    ConfirmedSource [6] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  8. EPBD: life cycle GWP disclosed for new buildings over 1,000 m²

    ConfirmedSource [11] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  9. CBAM extended to downstream products; subject to the outcome of negotiations

    ProposedSource [7] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  10. Sustainability disclosures for FY2027 (KOSPI companies with consolidated total assets of KRW 10 trillion or more)

    ConfirmedSource [13] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  11. Third-party assurance of sustainability disclosures becomes mandatory · EPBD: all new buildings

    ConfirmedSources [13][11] · As of Oct 11, 2026

  12. Scope 3 disclosure, phased in by company size

    TentativeSource [13] · As of Oct 11, 2026

But in practice

  1. No one on the team has done an LCA before. You wait months to fit into a consultant’s schedule. One 2026 regional support program runs site visits in June, calculations from July to October, and final reports in November. Places are also limited to a fixed number of companies, such as 9 or 20.[3][2]
  2. The data is scattered. The BOM sits in the ERP system, electricity use on the bills, and production volumes in Excel. You also need a rule for splitting plant-wide consumption across products (allocation).
  3. Some processes have no Korea-specific data. Without data, you fall back on conservative default values, which can make a product look worse than it really is.[20]
  4. The same work gets done again and again. Korean EPDs, overseas EPDs, and customer templates all differ, and Korean EPD certification must be renewed every three years.[21]

How it’s done today vs. with greenMRV

TodayWith greenMRV
Data passed back and forth in Excel files and emailsAI asks only for what it needs; gaps go on a list
Calculation basis kept only in one person’s filesEvery number linked to its source document, page, and dataset ID
Starting from scratch whenever the standard changesOne model for Korean EPD, ISO 14067, and EN 15804 drafts
Hunting for the same data again at renewal three years laterRenewals and derivative products prepared from a versioned model

It also works alongside consultants. Leave the repetitive work to greenMRV and spend expert time where judgment is needed.

Workflow

Choose a goal, upload your files, and answer the questions

greenMRV takes on the repetitive work; people make the judgment calls. Across the nine steps, we mark where human judgment is needed and keep a record of every decision.

Preparation 00–03Calculation 04–05Submission 06–08

Skip the workflow ↓

  1. 00Goal
  2. 01Upload
  3. 02AI interview
  4. 03Data gaps
  5. 04Calculation
  6. 05Hotspots
  7. 06Drafts
  8. 07Verifier
  9. 08Registration & renewal

Preparation · 00–03

00

Start by choosing what to produce

Choose one or more goals: a Korean EPD (including Low-Carbon Product certification), an ISO 14067 product carbon footprint for customers, a draft EN 15804+A2 EPD for EU customers, or CBAM data preparation. The data you need and the calculation rules depend on the goal.

What you get at this step
  • A list of the data each goal requires
  • An overview of the applicable standards and product-category guidelines
  • A preparation checklist
You decide

Screen description: an illustrative screen with four goal cards. Korean EPD and ISO 14067 are selected, and the CBAM card carries a note that separate rules apply.

01

Upload the files you already have

Drag and drop your BOM spreadsheet, KEPCO electricity bills, gas bills, and production records. greenMRV reads the items, weights, and materials; monthly consumption (kWh, m³); and production volumes. It converts them into activity data and records which page of the original each value came from.

What you get at this step
  • Automatic recognition of BOMs, bills, and production records
  • An activity data table linked to source pages
  • A screen for checking and correcting what was recognized
Automated + you confirm

Screen description: an illustrative screen in which four files have been uploaded. Usage and the billing period are picked up from the electricity bill and moved into rows of the activity data table, with the customer number and address masked.

02

Answer questions instead of learning jargon

The AI turns the choices every LCA has to make—the , the , and —into questions in Korean. As you answer, the methodology card immediately records how each answer is applied as a rule. The AI only suggests options; the decision rests with your team.

What you get at this step
  • A declared unit and system boundary that follow the guidelines
  • Allocation rules for processes shared by several products
  • A methodology card that keeps the rationale for every answer
AI suggests · you decide

Screen description: an illustrative screen in which the AI asks first about the declared unit and then about how to allocate electricity, and the answer chosen by your team is recorded on the methodology card with the decision-maker and date.

03

List the gaps instead of hiding them

Missing data goes on a list. When the AI proposes proxy data, it shows the data quality rating alongside. Nothing enters the calculation until your team approves it, and if you need data from a supplier, you can send a request on the spot.

What you get at this step
  • A gap list sorted into red, amber, and green
  • Proxy data suggestions with quality ratings
  • Supplier data requests
AI suggests · you approve

Screen description: an illustrative screen showing 87% data completeness, with items that need review, items that need input, and approved items listed below with their status.

Calculation · 04–05

04

Calculate to the standards you chose

The engine calculates seven impact categories for a Korean EPD, the corresponding indicator set for EN 15804+A2, and greenhouse gases for ISO 14067. Each result shows the name and version of the database used and the dataset ID.

What you get at this step
  • Impact category results for each standard
  • Database name, version, and dataset ID
  • A calculation log that reproduces the same results on every rerun
Automated · calculation log saved

Screen description: an illustrative screen showing results for the seven Korean EPD impact categories, including a preliminary carbon footprint of 4.12 kgCO₂e/unit, below labels for the background database, electricity emission factor, and guidelines.

05

First, see where the carbon comes from

greenMRV shows where emissions concentrate by material, process, and energy. Adjust scenarios such as the share of renewable electricity or the use of recycled aluminum, and the gap to the Low-Carbon Product threshold moves with them.

What you get at this step
  • Contributions by material, process, and energy
  • Comparison of reduction scenarios
  • Preliminary position against the Low-Carbon Product criteria
You explore

Screen description: an illustrative screen with a contribution map split into aluminum extrusion 46%, electricity 27%, natural gas 9%, and other 18%, plus scenario bars with adjusted shares of renewable electricity and recycled aluminum, shown against the threshold. Scenario values are not certified values.

Submission · 06–08

06

Draft the documents you will submit

greenMRV drafts an LCA report structured to ISO 14044 and the Korean EPD certification application (the declaration, LCA results, and supporting evidence), plus an English EN 15804+A2 EPD draft if you need one. Click any number in a document to go to its calculation basis and source document.[23]

What you get at this step
  • Draft LCA report (Korean and English)
  • Draft Korean EPD application documents
  • Links from every number to its evidence
You review and approve

Screen description: an illustrative report preview marked “Draft — not yet third-party verified.” Pointing at the electricity use figure brings up the source document, the allocation basis, and the approval record.

07

Hand verifiers everything in one go

Calculation logs, source documents, assumptions, and approval history are bundled into an evidence package. The verifier follows the numbers in a read-only view and leaves questions; your team answers in the same view.

What you get at this step
  • Evidence package (calculation logs, documents, assumptions)
  • Read-only access for verifiers
  • Query and response history
Verifier decides

greenMRV is not a verification or certification body.

Screen description: an illustrative read-only verifier view with a list of evidence files next to the report. The verifier asks for the basis of the electricity allocation, and your team replies with the production records file attached.

08

Stay on schedule from application to renewal

You get checklists for applying for a Korean EPD through the EcoSquare portal and for registering with overseas programs. After certification, greenMRV sends advance reminders for renewal before the three-year validity period ends, for derivative product certification, and for support program deadlines.[21][24]

What you get at this step
  • Application checklists (EcoSquare, overseas programs)
  • Certification audit status tracker
  • Renewal and support program alerts
You apply directly

Screen description: an illustrative timeline running from application through fee assessment and payment, certification audit, committee review, certificate issuance, and surveillance to renewal, with the current certification audit stage highlighted and alerts for renewal and support program announcements.

To go beyond bill uploads and collect plant data automatically

See meter and sensor connections →

Deliverables

Submission documents built from data you collect once

Standards and verifiers differ by goal. Below, we separate what greenMRV prepares from what the institutions do.

K-EPD · Guidelines

Korean EPD (K-EPD) certification application package

Who it’s for
Manufacturers selling in the Korean market or supplying public procurement or green building projects
What we prepare
  • Results for the seven impact categories, calculated to the product-category guidelines
  • Draft application documents (the declaration, LCA results, and a list of supporting evidence)
  • EcoSquare application checklist
  • Materials for responding to audit queries
What institutions do
KEITI issues the certificate after a certification audit and committee review
Out of scope
Certification decisions; filing applications on your behalf

Sources [24][23]

Low-Carbon Product Criteria

Low-Carbon Product eligibility check

Who it’s for
Building and industrial materials companies with public procurement and green building ratings in mind
What we prepare
  • A comparison of your carbon footprint with the maximum allowable carbon emissions (the average for comparable products over the past six years, counted back from the quarter before the application date)
  • Guidance on the minimum carbon reduction rate that applies to product categories with no maximum allowable emissions value
  • Preliminary position under each reduction scenario
What institutions do
KEITI decides on Low-Carbon Product certification through a certification audit and committee review
Out of scope
Ruling on whether certification can be obtained (this check is preliminary)

Source [21]

ISO 14067:2018

ISO 14067 product carbon footprint (PCF) report

Who it’s for
Suppliers whose customers have asked for product-level carbon footprint data
What we prepare
  • Calculation to ISO 14067 and a draft report
  • Data quality ratings
  • Materials to prepare for third-party verification
What institutions do
Where verification is needed, a third-party verification body issues a verification opinion. greenMRV helps connect you with one.
Note
To exchange PCFs for automotive parts via Catena-X, you must also meet the additional requirements of the PCF Rulebook v4 (such as cut-off rules and primary data share).[25]
See Catena-X & PCF for automotive parts →
EN 15804+A2

EN 15804+A2 EPD draft (in English)

Who it’s for
Building materials and component makers supplying EU construction projects and buyers
What we prepare
  • Calculation of the EN 15804+A2 indicator set
  • Draft EPD in English
  • Evidence package for verification before registration
What institutions do
Third-party verification and registration under the rules of an EPD program operator (e.g., International EPD System, EPD-Global)
Note
In November 2024, KEITI signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with EPD-Global (Norway) and, in the same month, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with International EPD (Sweden). The product categories covered by mutual recognition are set in consultation with the partner program.[21][26]

Source [27]

CBAM · Separate rules

CBAM data preparation support

Who it’s for
Companies exporting CBAM-covered goods such as iron and steel or aluminum to the EU
What we prepare
  • A list of the activity data and evidence needed to calculate installation-level embedded emissions
  • Reuse of the bills and production data you have already uploaded
  • Data organized for handover to your EU importer
What institutions do
The EU importer (authorized CBAM declarant) files the declaration; an accredited verifier verifies actual emissions
Out of scope
Filing CBAM declarations or handling verification on your behalf (a Korean EPD or a PCF cannot substitute for CBAM)

Sources [6][7][2]

Standards, scope, and verifiers by deliverableAs of October 11, 2026 · Separating what greenMRV does from what institutions do
DeliverableApplicable standardsCalculation scopeVerified or certified byMain useWhat greenMRV does
K-EPD application packageEnvironmental Technology and Industry Support Act, Article 18; product-category guidelines7 impact categoriesKEITI certification audit and committee reviewSales in Korea, public procurement, green buildingCalculation, draft application documents, audit response materials
Low-Carbon Product check“Low-Carbon Product Criteria” noticeCarbon footprint vs. maximum allowable emissionsKEITI certification audit and committee reviewMandatory green public procurement, green buildingPreliminary check, scenarios
ISO 14067 PCFISO 14067:2018Greenhouse gases (GWP)Third-party verification body (if required)Submission to customersCalculation, draft report, verification preparation
EN 15804+A2 EPDEN 15804+A2, ISO 14025, program rulesEN 15804 indicator setThird-party verification under the program operator’s rulesEU construction projectsCalculation, English draft, verification package
CBAM dataEU CBAM Regulation and implementing regulationsInstallation-level embedded emissionsAccredited CBAM verifierEU importers’ declarationsOrganizing data and evidence

Sources [24][22][27][10][6]

Trust

Evidence in place before the verifier asks

Producing a number is one thing; getting it accepted is another. From the start, greenMRV keeps the records that acceptance requires.

Methodological conformity

Calculations follow international standards and the Korean EPD guidelines. Every report states which edition of which standard was applied.

  • ISO 14040/14044
  • ISO 14067:2018
  • ISO 14025
  • EN 15804+A2
  • Korean EPD guidelines

Database and version disclosure

Each result names the background database, its version, and the dataset ID. Calculation records are versioned, so the same inputs always produce the same results.

Terms of use for Korea’s national life cycle inventory (LCI) database

KEITI states that “the Korean LCI DB and impact assessment factors may not be used for commercial purposes.” greenMRV complies with these terms and discloses, for every result, which version of which database was used.

Source [21] · original text checked October 11, 2026

Third-party verification routes

greenMRV is not a verification or certification body. Who verifies or certifies depends on the deliverable; we prepare the materials each process requires.

Who verifies or certifies each deliverable
DeliverableVerified or certified by
Korean EPD and Low-Carbon Product certificationKEITI certification audit and committee review[24]
EPDs under non-Korean programs (e.g., the International EPD System)An approved individual verifier, or the pre-verified tool route[28]
ISO 14067 product carbon footprintThird-party verification body (when the customer requires it)
Environmental declarations under the EU Construction Products RegulationNotified body, under AVCP System 3+ (assessment and verification of constancy of performance)[10]
CBAM embedded emissionsAccredited CBAM verifier[6]

AI only asks and organizes—data and people stand behind the numbers

  1. A source for every number. Every value links back to a page in the original document or a dataset ID in the database.
  2. AI does not create factors. Emission factors come only from licensed databases or the client’s own documents.
  3. Estimates are flagged. Proxy data carries a quality rating and enters the calculation only after the person in charge approves it.
  4. People sign off. Methodology choices, proxy data, and final documents are approved by a person in charge, whose name is recorded.
  5. Calculations can be rerun. Each version is stored, so the same inputs produce the same results.

What we don’t do

We keep producing the numbers separate from verifying or certifying them.

  • Issuing certificates or guaranteeing certification outcomes
  • Acting as a verification body
  • Using Korea’s national LCI database in breach of its terms of use
  • Filing CBAM declarations or conducting CBAM verification for clients
  • Calculating product carbon footprints net of carbon credits (offsets are reported separately)
  • Supplying wording for unsubstantiated environmental claims

Offsets excluded [25] · Offset-based claims prohibited [17]

Pilot programAsk about the pilot

Measured with our first pilot companies, published with their consent

With our first pilot companies, we measure the time to a preliminary calculation, the number of data requests, and the number of verification queries. If a client agrees, we publish its results.

Client case study · in preparation

Support programs

Check available funding first

Central and local governments in Korea offer support for preparing Korean EPDs and product carbon data. Terms and timelines change every year, so we summarize them from the original program notices.

Checked against official notices

Ask about funding
Goal
Company size
Company location (nationwide programs always shown)

8 matching programs

Open · closes Oct 14

2026 EPD calculation support program (general companies)

Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment / KEITI

Eligibility
SMEs that applied for Korean EPD certification (including Low-Carbon Product certification) through a consulting firm and obtained it within the eligibility period (October 2025–September 2026)
Support
Consulting costs incurred to obtain certification. Up to KRW 5 million per product (first certification) or KRW 2.5 million (derivative-product or renewal certification). Maximum of 2 products and KRW 10 million per company.
Latest schedule
Notice published September 15, 2026; email applications September 15–October 14, 2026
Where greenMRV fits
The program reimburses consulting costs once certification has been obtained through a consulting firm. Whether greenMRV expert support qualifies must be confirmed against the notice.
Official notice (opens in a new tab) ↗

Sources [29][21] · as of October 11, 2026

By agreement

EPD support through large company–SME partnerships

KEITI + partner large companies

Eligibility
SME suppliers of large companies that have signed an agreement with KEITI (the partner company selects participants)
Support
KEITI: about 50% of the consulting costs of preparing the certification application, plus a 30% reduction in the application fee. Partner large company: about 50% of consulting costs.
Latest schedule
Run under individual agreements, e.g., the LG Chem supplier program (March 19, 2024)
Where greenMRV fits
If you supply one of the partner large companies, ask its purchasing team whether it runs a program.

Sources [21][4] · as of October 11, 2026

To be confirmed · 2025 terms

SME Innovation Voucher (carbon-neutral management innovation)

Ministry of SMEs and Startups / Korea SMEs and Startups Agency

Eligibility
Manufacturing SMEs with revenue of KRW 180 billion or less (preference for heavy electricity users)
Support
Consulting (KRW 10 million or more) plus technology and certification support, up to KRW 50 million
Latest schedule
Based on 2025 terms. Terms for 2026 and 2027 to be confirmed.
Where greenMRV fits
To be confirmed against the program terms

Sources [30][31][32] · as of October 11, 2026

Closed

SME CBAM readiness infrastructure program

Ministry of SMEs and Startups / Korea SMEs and Startups Agency

Eligibility
Manufacturing SMEs that produce CBAM-covered goods and export them to the EU, or plan to
Support
Type 1: building MRV infrastructure for emissions calculation, up to KRW 42 million. Type 2: verification and a written opinion from a specialist body on product-level emissions calculated in the EU-required format, KRW 3.5 million. Only one type can be chosen.
Latest schedule
Second 2026 round announced July 16, 2026; online applications July 16–August 6 via the ESG Integrated Platform. Press reports later cited recruitment through September 15, 2026.
Where greenMRV fits
The program supports CBAM calculation and verification; greenMRV helps organize the data
Official notice (opens in a new tab) ↗

Sources [33][34] · as of October 11, 2026

To be confirmed · closes when full

EU CBAM readiness consulting for companies

Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment / Korea Environment Corporation

Eligibility
SMEs and mid-sized companies with production processes for covered goods such as steel, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, and hydrogen (per the second-round notice)
Support
On-site training, management systems for verification readiness, technical support for emissions calculation and reporting, and a review of activity data adequacy
Latest schedule
Second 2026 round announced May 6, 2026; email applications accepted until places are filled. The plan is to select 100 sites in 2026.
Where greenMRV fits
The program supports CBAM calculation and verification; greenMRV helps organize the data
Official notice (opens in a new tab) ↗

Sources [35][36] · as of October 11, 2026

Closed

2026 Gyeonggi-do carbon neutrality support package (Type C)

Gyeonggi-do / Gyeonggi Federation of SMEs and Venture Businesses (Gyeonggi Regional FTA Trade Promotion Center)

Eligibility
Local SMEs (check the notice for location requirements)
Support
LCA-based product carbon footprint (ISO 14067, PAS 2050) and emissions reduction. KRW 8 million per company (co-payment KRW 990,000, VAT included), for 20 companies.
Latest schedule
Applications February 10–March 11, 2026; program runs until November 30, 2026
Where greenMRV fits
To be confirmed against the program terms

Source [2] · as of October 11, 2026

Closed

2026 carbon border tax readiness support program (Type 3)

Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gyeongnam FTA Trade Promotion Center (implemented by Korea Testing Laboratory)

Eligibility
Local SMEs (check the notice for location requirements)
Support
Product carbon footprint (ISO 14067, PAS 2050). KRW 8 million per company (plus a 10% co-payment), for 9 companies.
Latest schedule
April–December 2026
Where greenMRV fits
To be confirmed against the program terms

Source [3] · as of October 11, 2026

To be confirmed

Consulting on designing and producing lower-carbon products

Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment (formerly the Ministry of Environment) / KEITI

Eligibility
Manufacturers
Support
LCA, process diagnostics, and identification of reduction measures
Latest schedule
Launched in 2024. Current terms to be confirmed.
Where greenMRV fits
To be confirmed against the program terms

Source [4] · as of October 11, 2026

Packages

Do it yourself, or work with our experts

All three packages use the same greenMRV software; only the scope of support differs. Pricing will be published once finalized.

Package comparison: Self-serve, Expert support, and Through verification
FeatureSelf-serveExpert supportThrough verification
In briefYour team calculates and drafts in-housegreenMRV LCA experts review the methodology and documents with youWe also work with you on verifier and auditor queries and connect you with verification bodies. Verification and certification are performed by independent bodies.
Best forTeams whose first priority is sending ISO 14067 data to customers, and teams with some LCA experienceSMEs preparing a Korean EPD for the first timeCompanies with a fixed certification deadline, an international EPD registration, or several products running at once
Includes
  • All steps 00–06
  • Evidence package export
  • Help articles and chat support
  • Everything in Self-serve
  • Methodology review (declared unit, boundary, allocation)
  • Data quality review
  • Conformity check against the EPD guidelines
  • Application document review
  • Everything in Expert support
  • Read-only verifier view (step 07)
  • Preparation of responses to audit queries
  • Registration and renewal management (step 08)
  • Introductions to verification bodies
Who’s involvedYour teamYour team + greenMRV expertsYour team + greenMRV experts + verification and certification bodies (independent)
DeliverablesLCA results and a draft reportReviewed draft application documentsSubmission materials that address verification and audit queries, with a record of responses (verification opinions and certification outcomes are decided by the bodies)
PricingPublished once finalizedPublished once finalizedPublished once finalized · verification and certification fees extra
  • Verification and certification are performed by independent bodies. greenMRV does not guarantee outcomes.
  • Certification application fees follow the rates set by the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment and KEITI. Korean EPD certification application fees (opens in a new tab) ↗[37]
  • For funding options, see Support programs.
  • To apply the same approach across multiple products or suppliers, book a consultation on our supply chain program.
Request a demoAsk about the supply chain program

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Every answer cites its source and the date it was checked

Q1Can we get Korean EPD certification through this service?

The Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) decides on certification after a certification audit and committee review, and issues the certificate. greenMRV is software that helps you prepare the calculations, the certification application, and materials for the audit; it does not guarantee certification outcomes.

Source [24] · checked October 11, 2026

Q2Can we do this without an in-house LCA expert?

Yes, you can get started. The AI turns choices such as the declared unit, system boundary, and allocation into questions, and records the rationale for each choice. For the results to become an official document, however, they need approval from the person in charge, a review by greenMRV experts where needed, and third-party verification or a certification audit.

Q3What data do we need?

The basics are your bill of materials (BOM), production volumes, and electricity and gas use (from your bills). Depending on your goal, you may also need transport, packaging, and waste data, as well as supplier data. Anything missing appears in a gap list, with suggested proxy data labeled with a quality rating.

Q4Is funding support available?

SMEs should look at KEITI’s EPD calculation support program. You apply for certification through a consulting firm and, once certified within the eligibility period, are reimbursed for the consulting costs: up to KRW 5 million per product for a first certification or KRW 2.5 million for a derivative-product or renewal certification, with a maximum of 2 products and KRW 10 million per company. The application period under the 2026 notice is September 15–October 14, 2026, and companies certified between October 2025 and September 2026 are eligible. If you supply a large company that has signed an agreement with KEITI, the large company–SME partnership track is another option (about 50% of consulting costs covered and a 30% reduction in the application fee). Whether fees for greenMRV or its expert support count as eligible costs must be confirmed in each program’s notice and with the implementing organization.

Sources [29][21] · checked October 11, 2026

Q5A European customer requires an EN 15804 EPD. Can a Korean EPD replace it?

The indicator frameworks and program rules differ, so you may need to prepare one separately. In November 2024, KEITI signed a mutual recognition agreement (MRA) with Norway’s EPD-Global and, in the same month, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Sweden’s International EPD. The product categories covered by mutual recognition are set in consultation with the partner program. greenMRV uses the same data to produce an English-language EN 15804+A2 draft and prepares it for third-party verification ahead of registration.

Sources [21][26] · checked October 11, 2026

Q6Can it help with CBAM?

CBAM requires embedded emissions to be calculated per installation under its own rules, and actual emissions are verified by an accredited verifier. A Korean EPD or a product carbon footprint cannot substitute for this. Sales of CBAM certificates for 2026 imports start on February 1, 2027, and the first annual declaration is due by September 30, 2027. greenMRV helps organize the activity data and supporting evidence you need; it does not file declarations or perform verification itself.

Sources [6][7] · checked October 11, 2026

Q7Do you use Korea’s national LCI database?

KEITI states that the Korean LCI DB and its impact assessment factors may not be used for commercial purposes. greenMRV complies with this condition and states the name and version of the database used for every result.

Source [21] · checked October 11, 2026

Q8How long does it take?

It depends on the number of products, how ready your data is, and the target standard and verification route. We will publish how long greenMRV takes to reach a preliminary calculation and draft once we have measured it in the pilot. Certification audit timelines follow KEITI’s procedures. For reference, the 2026 Changwon support program schedules site visits in June, calculations from July to October, and final reports in November.

Source [3] · checked October 11, 2026

Q9Does it help with Low-Carbon Product certification and public procurement?

Low-Carbon Products are Korean EPD-certified products whose carbon footprint is at or below the maximum allowable carbon emissions. That maximum is based on the average for comparable products over the past six years, counting back from the quarter before the application date; where no such value exists, a minimum carbon reduction rate applies. Low-Carbon Products are among the green products that Korean public institutions are required to purchase. greenMRV’s scenario feature lets you check in advance where your product stands against the threshold. This check is a preliminary assessment; KEITI decides on certification.

Sources [21][15] · checked October 11, 2026

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  3. [3]Changwon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Gyeongnam FTA Trade Promotion Center · 2026 carbon border tax readiness support program: call for participating companies (in Korean)changwon.korcham.net (in Korean)Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d
  4. [4]LG · Press release on LG Chem’s LCA support program for suppliers (in Korean) · published March 19, 2024https://lg.co.kr/media/release/27456Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c
  5. [5]European Commission · Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanismhttps://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_enAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  6. [6]EY · Analysis of CBAM simplification Regulation (EU) 2025/2083https://www.ey.com/en_gl/technical/tax-alerts/eu-adopts-cbam-omnibus-regulationAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d e f g
  7. [7]CMS · Analysis of the CBAM implementation package and proposed scope extensionhttps://cms.law/en/aut/legal-updates/cbam-implementation-package-published-and-proposals-for-future-expansionAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d e
  8. [8]Mayer Brown · Analysis of the proposed CBAM downstream extension and anti-circumvention amendments · published October 7, 2026https://www.mayerbrown.com/en/insights/publications/2026/10/eus-cbam-downstream-extension-and-anti-circumvention-amendments-the-road-to-trilogueAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  9. [9]EUR-Lex · Regulation (EU) 2024/3110 (Construction Products Regulation, CPR)https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/3110/oj/engAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  10. [10]CEN-CENELEC · c-PCR workshop materials · published February 24, 2025https://experts.cenelec.eu/media/Experts/Trainings/2025/2025-02-24_workshop_cpcr_final.pdfAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c
  11. [11]EUR-Lex · Directive (EU) 2024/1275 (Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, EPBD)https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/1275/oj/engAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c
  12. [12]EUR-Lex · Delegated Regulation (EU) 2026/52https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg_del/2026/52/ojAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  13. [13]Financial Services Commission · Plan for institutionalizing sustainability disclosure (in Korean) · published July 8, 2026https://www.fsc.go.kr/no010101/87280Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d
  14. [14]The Korea Economic Daily · Report on KSSB disclosure standards Nos. 1 and 2 (in Korean)https://www.hankyung.com/article/202606010254rAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  15. [15]Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) · Guide to mandatory green product purchasing (in Korean)https://www.keiti.re.kr/site/keiti/02/10203020000002018092810.jspAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  16. [16]Seoul Metropolitan Government · Low-Carbon Products: status as of the end of September 2025 (in Korean)https://news.seoul.go.kr/env/archives/10609Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  17. [17]EUR-Lex · Directive (EU) 2024/825 (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, ECGT)https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/dir/2024/825/oj/engAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c
  18. [18]The Better Future · Report on the “Guidelines on labeling and advertising eco-friendly business activities” (in Korean)https://www.futurechosun.com/archives/81485Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  19. [19]Traceable · Explainer on the EU battery carbon footprint declaration timelinehttps://traceable.digital/resources/blog/battery-carbon-footprint-declaration-deadline-not-started/Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  20. [20]Hankyung Business · Report on Korea’s national LCI database (in Korean) · published 2024https://magazine.hankyung.com/business/article/202401221254bAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  21. [21]Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) · Life cycle assessment guide: Korean EPD and Low-Carbon Product certification (in Korean)https://www.keiti.re.kr/site/keiti/02/10202100000002023101610.jspAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d e f g h i j k l m
  22. [22]Statute text (CaseNote) · Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act, Article 18 (Certification of environmental product declarations, etc.), Act No. 21065, effective October 1, 2025 (in Korean)casenote.kr (in Korean)Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  23. [23]Statute text (nepla) · Enforcement Rule of the Environmental Technology and Industry Support Act, Article 40, Ordinance of the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment No. 25, partially amended March 19, 2026, effective September 26, 2026 (in Korean)nepla.ai (in Korean)Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  24. [24]Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute (KEITI) · Life Cycle Assessment Office: scope of work (in Korean)https://www.keiti.re.kr/site/keiti/ex/emp/Emp_List.do?searchKeywordceDept1=G335Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b c d e
  25. [25]Catena-X · Product Carbon Footprint Rulebook v4 (§7.2.6, offsets excluded) · published September 2025https://catena-x.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Catena-X-Product-Carbon-Footprint-Rulebook_v4-with-line-numbers.pdfAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  26. [26]EPD International · News on the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with KEITIhttps://www.environdec.com/news/mou-keitiAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  27. [27]EPD International · Application requirements for individual verifiershttps://www.environdec.com/services/individual-verifiers-applicationAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text a b
  28. [28]EPD International · LCA and EPD tools and pre-verificationhttps://www.environdec.com/all-about-epds/lca-and-epd-toolsAccessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
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  30. [30]HelloT · Report on the SME Innovation Voucher, carbon-neutral management innovation track (in Korean)https://www.hellot.net/mobile/article.html?no=107384Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  31. [31]The Financial News · Report on the SME Innovation Voucher (in Korean) · published April 10, 2025https://www.fnnews.com/news/202504101502557370Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  32. [32]VentureSquare · Report on the SME Innovation Voucher (in Korean)https://www.venturesquare.net/939967Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  33. [33]Bizinfo · Notice for the second 2026 round of the SME CBAM readiness infrastructure program (in Korean) · published July 16, 2026https://www.bizinfo.go.kr/sii/siia/selectSIIA200Detail.do?pblancId=PBLN_000000000124437Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  34. [34]Kyungbuk Maeil · Report on recruitment for the SME CBAM readiness infrastructure program (in Korean) · published September 3, 2026https://kbmaeil.com/article/20260902500297Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  35. [35]Bizinfo · Notice for the second 2026 round of EU CBAM readiness consulting for companies (in Korean) · published May 6, 2026https://www.bizinfo.go.kr/sii/siia/selectSIIA200Detail.do?pblancId=PBLN_000000000121611Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
  36. [36]The Herald Business · Report on EU CBAM readiness support for companies (in Korean) · published March 29, 2026https://www.heraldk.com/article/2026032903042640323Accessed October 11, 2026 · Back to text ↩
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