Release PCR Asfalt 2.0
The PCR-NL (PCR Asphalt 2.0) was developed on behalf of the Asfalt Impuls project ‘Proven Sustainable Asphalt’. These specific calculation rules serve as an addition to the generic calculation rules prescribed by the Assessment Method – National Environmental Database. The objective of these calculation rules is to create a level playing field for all parties operating in the asphalt sector with regard to sustainability.
The first version of the PCR-NL (PCR Asphalt 1.0) entered into force on 1 July 2020, with contracting authorities being asked to adopt it as of 1 January 2021, allowing the sector sufficient time to prepare.
The NL-PCR is managed by the Permanent Committee on Sustainability (PCD) of the Bituminous Works Division (VBW). For questions or comments, please contact the VBW secretariat (vbw@bouwendnederland.nl). The aim of all parties involved is to update these calculation rules annually based on current developments.
The Environmental Performance Assessment Method for Construction Works, version 1.1, together with EN 15804 and its underlying standards, provides the rules for conducting LCAs in the context of the National Environmental Database (NMD). It is becoming increasingly clear that additional rules are needed per product category. These additional rules are known as Product Category Rules (PCRs). PCRs are a set of specific rules, requirements, and guidelines for the development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for one or more product categories. They serve to supplement programme instructions, such as calculation rules, scenarios, and EPD content.
PCRs support LCA practitioners in producing consistent results when assessing products within the same product category. ISO 14025:2010 outlines the procedure for developing and reviewing PCRs and defines requirements to ensure the comparability of different EPDs.
Numerous PCR(-like) documents exist internationally and nationally, published and maintained by various organisations. Given their importance, the use of PCRs is mandatory under the Assessment Method. However, the Assessment Method does not itself define the PCR documents, but refers to the Product Category Rules.