Expand Your Market Reach with Health Product Declarations (HPDs)
Get your products specified in more sustainable projects by embracing transparency and meeting industry demands. Our platform streamlines ingredient reporting, validates compliance, and connects your products with specifiers seeking healthier materials.
As a manufacturer in today’s sustainability-focused market, you’re likely facing increasing demands for transparency about your product contents and their health impacts. Architects, designers, and project teams now prioritize materials that contribute to healthier buildings and environments. But providing detailed Health Product Declarations (HPDs) can be daunting.
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What if there was an easier, cost-effective way to meet these demands and position your company as a leader in transparency and sustainability?
Introducing the Materials ToolSuite™ by HPDC
At the Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC), we understand the challenges manufacturers face. That’s why we’ve developed the HPD Open Standard and the Materials ToolSuite™—your comprehensive solution for efficient, transparent, and reliable product reporting.
Who Are We?
We’re a coalition of manufacturers, architects, designers, and sustainability experts committed to advancing transparency and material health in the building industry. Our HPD Open Standard is the most widely adopted framework for reporting product content and associated health information, trusted by industry leaders worldwide.
Why Embrace the HPD Open Standard and Materials ToolSuite™?
Simplify Your Reporting Process
With the HPD Builder, creating Health Product Declarations becomes straightforward and manageable.
- User-Friendly Interface: Easily input your product information with guided steps, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Efficiency: Reduce the time and effort spent on documentation, allowing you to focus on innovation and production.
Meet and Exceed Market Expectations
Publishing HPDs makes your products more attractive to project teams committed to sustainability and health.
- Expand Market Access: Qualify for projects requiring transparent material health information.
- Enhance Brand Reputation: Showcase your commitment to transparency, differentiating you from competitors.
Ensure Compliance with Industry Standards
Our tools help you align with leading green building certifications seamlessly.
- Compatibility with Certifications: Meet requirements for LEED, WELL, Living Building Challenge, and more.
- Stay Current: Benefit from our ongoing updates to the HPD Open Standard, keeping you ahead of industry changes.
Case Studies: HPDs in Action
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SFO champions human health and sustainability by adopting HPDs in the renovation of the Harvey Milk Terminal 1, setting a new standard for material selection in the aviation industry.
American Cancer Society's Hope Lodge Facility
Perkins and Will and the American Cancer Society make huge strides in achieving material health and transparency goals in the design and construction of a cancer recovery facility.
The Durst Organization's Mixed-use Buildings
The Durst Organization establishes a new set of green building goals, emphasizing occupant health and the use of product transparency data to make informed product selections in their multifamily, mixed-use buildings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HPD Open Standard?
The HPD Open Standard is a voluntary, consensus-based specification for reporting product contents and associated health information. It provides a consistent, transparent framework trusted across the building industry.
How does the HPD Builder assist manufacturers?
The HPD Builder is an online tool that guides you through creating HPDs, ensuring compliance with the HPD Open Standard. It streamlines data entry, reduces errors, and saves valuable time.
Can I work with third-party preparers to create HPDs?
Yes, the HPD Open Standard allows for the use of third-party preparers. The HPD Builder facilitates collaboration between manufacturers and preparers, ensuring accurate and efficient reporting.
What are the benefits of publishing my HPDs?
Publishing your HPDs increases your products’ visibility to project teams seeking transparent materials, potentially expanding your market reach and demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.
Where can I get support during the HPD creation process?
As an HPDC member, you have access to our comprehensive support system, including a body of knowledge, FAQs, and personalized assistance through support tickets.
Three Steps to Enhanced Transparency and Market Growth
1. Join the HPDC Community
Become a member to access the full suite of tools and resources designed to support your transparency goals.
2. Create and Manage Your HPDs Easily
Utilize the HPD Builder to develop your product declarations with confidence and accuracy.
3. Publish and Share Your Declarations
Make your HPDs publicly available in the HPD Public Repository, connecting with project teams seeking transparent products.
Empower Your Business with Our Comprehensive Tools
Join Forces with Industry Leaders Committed to Sustainability
By becoming a member of the HPD Collaborative, you’re aligning with a network dedicated to improving the building industry’s performance through transparency and innovation.
Don’t let complex reporting hinder your growth. Simplify your processes and meet market demands head-on.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work alongside professionals from leading organizations to shape the future of material health reporting.
- Demonstrate Leadership: Showcase your company’s commitment to healthier products and environmental responsibility.
- Influence Industry Standards: Participate in our Technical Committee and contribute to the evolution of the HPD Open Standard.