[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":306},["ShallowReactive",2],{"fdes-guide-en-cout-rentabilite":3,"i-lucide:app-window":287,"i-lucide:cpu":292,"i-lucide:library":294,"i-lucide:history":296,"i-heroicons:document-text":273,"i-lucide:factory":273,"i-lucide:chevron-right":273,"i-lucide:boxes":273,"i-heroicons:book-open":273,"i-heroicons:plus":273,"i-lucide:arrow-right":273,"i-lucide:repeat":273,"i-lucide:leaf":273,"i-lucide:shield-check":273,"i-lucide:refresh-cw":273,"i-lucide:calculator":273,"i-lucide:users":273,"i-lucide:database":273,"i-lucide:clipboard-list":298,"i-lucide:files":300,"i-lucide:clock":302,"i-lucide:git-branch-plus":304},{"id":4,"title":5,"a_valider":6,"audience":10,"author":11,"body":12,"cta":220,"description":228,"extension":229,"eyebrow":230,"faq":231,"hero_visual":253,"lang":254,"lead":255,"meta":256,"navigation":257,"path":258,"primary_intent":259,"published_at":260,"reading_minutes":261,"related":262,"reviewed_by":273,"secondary_intents":274,"seo":279,"seo_title":280,"short_title":281,"sources":282,"stem":283,"updated_at":284,"whitepaper_pages":285,"__hash__":286},"fdesGuides\u002Fen\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fcout-rentabilite.md","How much does an FDES configurator cost and when does it pay off?",[7,8,9],"Relecture ACV (Naeem ADIBI) et économique (Guillaume SZABLEWSKI) : non faites.","Textes réécrits le 2026-10-29 (introduction, sections, schémas « Où se situent les coûts », « Deux trajectoires », générateur \u002F diffuseur, « Ce que le calcul de coût ne mesure pas ») : à relire par Guillaume.","Prix d'une FDES individuelle : 13 000 € en moyenne sur le marché (Guillaume, 2026-10-29), dont 220 € de jeton INIES et 2 500 € de vérification. Le schéma « Dix FDES » n'affiche aucun montant : ses proportions reposent sur environ 10 000 € par FDES, 50 000 € (générateur) et 40 000 € (diffuseur) d'investissement. Préciser HT ou TTC. Le livre blanc cite 7 500 € HT (p. 7) et 10 000 € (p. 21) par FDES, à aligner.","This guide is for manufacturers comparing FDES produced one at a time with investing in a configurator, who want reasoning based on figures and their own assumptions rather than a catalogue price.","guillaume-szablewski",{"type":13,"value":14,"toc":207},"minimark",[15,19,26,32,37,40,45,52,56,59,63,66,82,89,93,96,99,106,110,113,116,125,129,132,135,138,142,145,148,152,155,187,190,197,201],[16,17,18],"p",{},"“How much does it cost?” It is often the first question a manufacturer asks us, and there is no catalogue answer. Producing FDES one at a time means costs for every new declaration. A configurator requires an initial investment, which can then be spread across all the FDES or configurations it produces. This guide explains both approaches and gives you what you need to calculate with your own figures.",[16,20,21,25],{},[22,23,24],"strong",{},"Recurring costs do, however, depend on the type of configurator:"," a generator automates the production of FDES, but each one still goes through a verification and publication process. A distributor, once verified and registered, adapts the results to the authorised configurations without systematic individual re-verification.",[16,27,28],{},[29,30,31],"em",{},"The amounts mentioned on this page, including in the simulator, are for guidance only: they are in no way a price list, nor Ailoop’s rates.",[33,34,36],"h2",{"id":35},"how-much-does-a-single-fdes-cost","How much does a single FDES cost?",[16,38,39],{},"On average, an individual FDES costs around €13,000 on the market. This price covers three items: producing the FDES, its verification by a third-party verifier approved by INIES, and the INIES submission token.",[41,42],"guide-unit-cost",{"part":43},[44],"price",[16,46,47,48,51],{},"Producing several FDES therefore inevitably increases the bill: even if part of the work can be reused from one declaration to the next, each new FDES has its price, and ",[22,49,50],{},"it ties up your teams again",".",[33,53,55],{"id":54},"single-fdes-or-configurator-how-do-costs-evolve","Single FDES or configurator: how do costs evolve?",[16,57,58],{},"Producing FDES one at a time and using a configurator rely on different economic models. A configurator requires an initial investment to develop the LCA model and the application. After that, the costs of each new FDES depend on the type of configurator chosen: generator or distributor.",[41,60],{"part":61},[62],"compare",[16,64,65],{},"It all depends on the type of configurator:",[67,68,69,76],"ul",{},[70,71,72,75],"li",{},[22,73,74],{},"With a generator",", each FDES is still verified and then published on INIES. But since the configurator has already been verified, this verification is lighter: its cost falls to around €200 per FDES, plus the INIES submission token.",[70,77,78,81],{},[22,79,80],{},"With a distributor",", once the configurator has been verified and recognised for RE2020 (the French environmental regulation for new buildings), there is no cost per FDES at all: the declarations are used directly in building calculation software.",[16,83,84,85,88],{},"Beyond price, the way you work changes too: ",[22,86,87],{},"your teams become self-sufficient",". The tool is designed around their roles, and an FDES is available on demand, in a few clicks, without waiting for a new study.",[33,90,92],{"id":91},"what-does-an-fdes-configurator-budget-include","What does an FDES configurator budget include?",[16,94,95],{},"The cost of building an FDES configurator depends on the project scope, the availability of data, the complexity of the LCA models and the features you expect. Several items make up this investment.",[97,98],"guide-cost-investment",{},[16,100,101],{},[102,103,105],"a",{"href":104},"\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fcreation","Discover the stages of building an FDES configurator",[33,107,109],{"id":108},"how-many-fdes-before-a-configurator-pays-off","How many FDES before a configurator pays off?",[16,111,112],{},"There is no universal number of FDES beyond which a configurator becomes cheaper than producing them one at a time.",[16,114,115],{},"The break-even point depends in particular on the number of declarations planned, the diversity of the products, how far LCA models can be shared and the type of configurator chosen.",[16,117,118,124],{},[102,119,121],{"href":120},"#simulateur",[22,122,123],{},"Estimate the payback of your project with our simulator",", comparing the costs of the different approaches using your own assumptions.",[33,126,128],{"id":127},"how-do-you-calculate-your-break-even-point","How do you calculate your break-even point?",[16,130,131],{},"Break-even is reached when cumulative savings offset the investment in the configurator. The calculation compares two totals over the same period.",[133,134],"guide-cost-simulator",{},[16,136,137],{},"The simulator gives an order of magnitude, not a decision. It does not take into account possible synergies between single FDES, your teams’ time, or everything a configurator brings beyond the calculation.",[33,139,141],{"id":140},"what-are-the-benefits-of-an-fdes-configurator-for-manufacturers","What are the benefits of an FDES configurator for manufacturers?",[16,143,144],{},"Part of a configurator’s value does not show up in a cost per FDES: it lies in the time saved, the coverage of the catalogue and the ability to keep up as it evolves.",[146,147],"guide-cost-gains",{},[33,149,151],{"id":150},"what-does-the-payback-of-an-fdes-configurator-depend-on","What does the payback of an FDES configurator depend on?",[16,153,154],{},"The payback of an FDES configurator depends on the number of declarations to produce, the characteristics of the products and the costs associated with each solution. Several factors come into play:",[67,156,157,163,169,175,181],{},[70,158,159,162],{},[22,160,161],{},"The volume of FDES to produce",": the more declarations over the configurator’s lifetime, the more the initial investment can be spread.",[70,164,165,168],{},[22,166,167],{},"Product similarity",": products that share common characteristics can rely on the same parametric LCA model, which limits modelling costs.",[70,170,171,174],{},[22,172,173],{},"Product variability",": the ability to generate different configurations from one model means more product references can be covered.",[70,176,177,180],{},[22,178,179],{},"The initial investment",": it depends in particular on the availability of data, the complexity of the LCA models and the features you expect.",[70,182,183,186],{},[22,184,185],{},"Costs over time",": verification of declarations, maintenance, updates and any further development of the configurator must be taken into account.",[16,188,189],{},"Payback should therefore be assessed over several years, comparing the total cost of the configurator with that of producing FDES without one, while taking possible synergies into account.",[16,191,192,193,51],{},"To go further: read our ",[102,194,196],{"href":195},"\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fpertinence","guide to assessing whether an FDES configurator is worthwhile",[33,198,200],{"id":199},"key-takeaways","Key takeaways",[16,202,203,204],{},"A single FDES is paid for with every declaration; a configurator is paid for mostly upfront, then spread across all the FDES it produces. The break-even point can be calculated with your figures. ",[22,205,206],{},"Price is only part of the decision: your teams’ time and the coverage of your catalogue matter too.",{"title":208,"searchDepth":209,"depth":209,"links":210},"",3,[211,213,214,215,216,217,218,219],{"id":35,"depth":212,"text":36},2,{"id":54,"depth":212,"text":55},{"id":91,"depth":212,"text":92},{"id":108,"depth":212,"text":109},{"id":127,"depth":212,"text":128},{"id":140,"depth":212,"text":141},{"id":150,"depth":212,"text":151},{"id":199,"depth":212,"text":200},{"eyebrow":221,"title":222,"text":223,"label":224,"to":225,"source":226,"note":227},"Free pre-diagnostic","Let’s refine your payback estimate together.","The simulator gives you an initial estimate based on your assumptions. In a free conversation, we look at your products, your available data and your FDES volume to identify the main factors that influence the cost and payback of your project.","Request a free pre-diagnostic","analyse-30-min","guide-cout-rentabilite-pre-diagnostic","No commitment · With an LCA expert and a digital expert","What drives the cost of an FDES configurator, how to compare it with FDES produced one at a time, and a simulator to estimate your break-even point.","md","Economics · FDES configurators",[232,235,238,241,244,247,250],{"question":233,"answer":234},"What is the price of an FDES configurator?","There is no catalogue price: the budget depends on the number of product families, the variability to cover, the maturity of your LCA models, the state of your data, the features you expect, integrations with your tools and the verification set-up. We price it after an initial conversation about your catalogue.",{"question":236,"answer":237},"What budget should you plan for the LCA model?","It depends mainly on what already exists. Structuring an existing LCA into a parametric model costs less than building the LCA from raw data. The number of families and variables to model then drives the effort.",{"question":239,"answer":240},"How much does verification cost?","It is invoiced by the approved verifier you choose, according to the scope: reference models, configurator and, for a generator, each generated FDES. You also need to allow for the INIES programme registration fees. Ask a verifier for a quote at the scoping stage.",{"question":242,"answer":243},"How many FDES do you need to produce to break even?","The threshold can be calculated: it is the number of FDES at which cumulative savings offset the initial investment. It depends on the cost of a single FDES, the investment, the remaining cost per FDES and maintenance. It varies widely from one project to another: the simulator in this guide calculates it with your figures.",{"question":245,"answer":246},"What costs should you plan for each year?","Hosting and maintenance of the application, updates to the data and the model, and any further development. A major change, such as adding a reference model, requires a new verification, and a periodic verification takes place at least every five years.",{"question":248,"answer":249},"Can a configurator be shared between several manufacturers?","Yes: the INIES programme provides for collective configurators, run by an industry sector or a trade association. The cost is then shared. The DimACV configurator, developed by Ailoop with CTMNC for the natural stone sector, is an example.",{"question":251,"answer":252},"Does a distributor cost less than a generator?","Not necessarily. Their cost structures differ: a distributor absorbs more work upfront, and its configured declarations are then neither re-verified one by one nor necessarily published; a generator keeps a verification and a publication for each FDES. The right choice depends first and foremost on your products.","curve","en","The cost of an FDES configurator (FDES being the French EPD format, Fiche de Déclaration Environnementale et Sanitaire) depends on the product families to cover, the availability of data, the LCA work, the application’s features and the verification process. Its payback then depends on the volume and nature of the FDES or configurations it lets you produce.",{},true,"\u002Fen\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fcout-rentabilite","How much does an FDES configurator cost and how do you calculate its payback?","2026-10-28",9,[263,266,269],{"to":195,"title":264,"text":265},"Before the calculation: is it worth it?","The five criteria that matter more than price.",{"to":104,"title":267,"text":268},"What the investment covers","The project stages and the data to prepare.",{"to":270,"title":271,"text":272},"\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fverification","Verification costs in detail","What is verified, when, and what requires a new verification.",null,[275,276,277,278],"FDES configurator price","cost of an FDES","FDES configurator payback","FDES verification budget",{"title":5,"description":228},"FDES configurator: cost and payback","Cost and payback",[],"en\u002Fconfigurateur-fdes\u002Fcout-rentabilite","2026-10-29","pages 7, 20 and 21","7HAfZ5nVGu7jomGDrv3lAGc-Z9gD4MZBobbcjTXt7FE",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":291},0,24,false,"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Crect width=\"20\" height=\"16\" x=\"2\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M10 4v4M2 8h20M6 4v4\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":293},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Cpath d=\"M12 20v2m0-20v2m5 16v2m0-20v2M2 12h2m-2 5h2M2 7h2m16 5h2m-2 5h2M20 7h2M7 20v2M7 2v2\"\u002F>\u003Crect width=\"16\" height=\"16\" x=\"4\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\"\u002F>\u003Crect width=\"8\" height=\"8\" x=\"8\" y=\"8\" rx=\"1\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":295},"\u003Cpath fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"m16 6l4 14M12 6v14M8 8v12M4 4v16\"\u002F>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":297},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Cpath d=\"M3 12a9 9 0 1 0 9-9a9.75 9.75 0 0 0-6.74 2.74L3 8\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M3 3v5h5m4-1v5l4 2\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":299},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Crect width=\"8\" height=\"4\" x=\"8\" y=\"2\" rx=\"1\" ry=\"1\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M16 4h2a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v14a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H6a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h2m4 7h4m-4 5h4m-8-5h.01M8 16h.01\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":301},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Cpath d=\"M15 2h-4a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h8a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V8\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M16.706 2.706A2.4 2.4 0 0 0 15 2v5a1 1 0 0 0 1 1h5a2.4 2.4 0 0 0-.706-1.706zM5 7a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v11a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h8a2 2 0 0 0 1.732-1\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":303},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M12 6v6l4 2\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",{"left":288,"top":288,"width":289,"height":289,"rotate":288,"vFlip":290,"hFlip":290,"body":305},"\u003Cg fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\">\u003Cpath d=\"M6 3v12m12-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6a3 3 0 0 0 0 6M6 21a3 3 0 1 0 0-6a3 3 0 0 0 0 6\"\u002F>\u003Cpath d=\"M15 6a9 9 0 0 0-9 9m12 0v6m3-3h-6\"\u002F>\u003C\u002Fg>",1794333338718]