Fixing the climate crisis is a huge puzzle on a global scale. Construction and real estate play a major role in this challenge, accounting for about 40% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Munich-based data startup Emidat has developed a software platform to automate the creation of validated Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) certificates for the construction sector.

EPDs are crucial for understanding and reducing the climate impact of our built environment. They involve a product life cycle assessment (LCA) to provide standardized information about the environmental impact of construction materials and products from production to end-of-life.

EPDs are often complex and costly for manufacturers to produce. Emidat’s platform simplifies the process by allowing manufacturers to upload product data digitally and generate environmental impact declarations through an API, Excel, or BIM. This transparency in reporting aims to encourage manufacturers to compete in producing more sustainable building materials, reducing the carbon footprint of future constructions.

By making EPD reporting more accessible and cost-effective, Emidat’s platform significantly reduces the time and cost for manufacturers to produce EPDs. This shift aligns with upcoming regulations in the European Union, like the Construction Products Regulation (CPR), which will introduce sustainability requirements for construction products and streamline environmental performance assessments.

Emidat’s AI-powered platform not only automates EPD generation but also analyzes data to create industry benchmarks and projections for emissions calculations based on proposed construction materials. The startup’s goal is to enable millions of EPD declarations, transforming the construction industry’s approach to environmental impact reporting.

With a recent €4 million seed round led by General Catalyst, Emidat aims to scale its platform to serve more manufacturers and meet the growing demand for sustainable construction practices. The startup’s innovative solution has the potential to revolutionize how the construction sector competes and innovates in producing and using eco-friendly products, ultimately reshaping the industry towards a more sustainable future.