Under the regulation, yes: both are accepted. In technical terms, no: a collective FDES includes a conservative safety margin (typically +10% to +20%) that penalises manufacturers performing above the average. For a low-carbon product that stands out from the market, the individual FDES pays for itself on public contracts where the Ic Construction criterion is decisive.
Read the source article: EPD or FDES for France: which to publish, and at what cost?
