Translations: Umweltlabel/12/en

The role of specific product lifecycle phases depends on the group of products and can vary considerably. In products like construction materials, building elements, internal building elements, furniture, wall coverings and floorings, the supply chain has a decisive influence on the carbon performance evaluation of a product also with regard to the building. These product groups are inert in the phase of usage, which means they do not consume energy, water or raw materials. The contracting authority can therefore influence the flow of goods and the ecological performance of the supply chain. In the next chapter, environmental labels will be described , with special emphasis paid tot he importance of eco-labelling of lifecycle phases.