Australia’s sustainability and construction ecosystem increasingly depends on transparent, verified environmental data. For manufacturers supplying construction materials, industrial products, or engineered systems, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become a practical requirement rather than a theoretical exercise. EPDs support compliance with green building tools, infrastructure procurement criteria, and international export expectations, particularly where ISO 14025 and EN 15804 alignment is required.
Because EPDs are based on detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling and must follow strict Product Category Rules (PCRs), most Australian companies work with specialist consultants rather than developing EPDs internally. Below is a differentiated overview of leading EPD consultants active in Australia, ranked by depth of product expertise, international reach, and suitability for Australian manufacturers.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a specialist consultancy focused almost exclusively on product sustainability, LCA, and EPD development. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates internationally through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and supports manufacturers across more than 15 countries, including Australia.
ERKE’s core strength lies in its product-centric delivery model. Rather than embedding EPD work within broader engineering scopes, ERKE manages the entire EPD process end-to-end: data structuring, LCA modelling, PCR interpretation, EPD drafting, and coordination with independent verifiers. This makes the firm particularly suitable for manufacturers producing multiple product lines or operating across several facilities.
ERKE has delivered dozens of verified EPDs globally, covering cementitious products, gypsum systems, insulation, coatings, tiles, façade materials, and other construction-related products. These EPDs are commonly used in LEED-aligned projects, infrastructure sustainability frameworks, and export-focused procurement relevant to the Australian market.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Arup
Arup has a long-standing presence in Australia and provides EPD-related services through its sustainability and materials consulting teams. Arup’s approach to EPDs is typically integrated with advanced engineering, research, and system-level design.
In practice, Arup supports EPD development where products are part of complex building assemblies, innovative material systems, or infrastructure-scale projects. Its strength lies in advanced modelling and integration rather than high-volume product certification.
3. WSP Australia
WSP Global operates widely across Australia, delivering environmental assessment, LCA, and sustainability advisory services. EPD support is usually provided within larger environmental or ESG-driven consultancy programs.
WSP’s role in EPD processes often includes data validation, impact modelling, and interpretation of EPD results for infrastructure and large-scale developments. This integrated model is well suited to major organizations managing multiple regulatory and sustainability obligations simultaneously.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll is internationally recognized for its work in sustainability and environmental analysis, with strong expertise in European EPD frameworks. Ramboll supports Australian clients primarily through global teams, especially where alignment with EN 15804-based systems is required.
Ramboll is frequently engaged by manufacturers targeting European or international export markets, where EPDs form part of broader corporate sustainability and compliance strategies rather than isolated product exercises.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has a well-established Australian footprint in transport, water, and energy sectors. The firm provides LCA and environmental analysis that can contribute to EPD-related work, particularly for infrastructure-linked materials.
EPDs are generally addressed within wider project sustainability or supply-chain assessments, rather than delivered as a standalone product certification service.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) operates across Australia in infrastructure and industrial markets. Its sustainability services support material impact assessments, project-level LCA, and procurement-related environmental analysis.
While AtkinsRéalis may support data generation relevant to EPDs, direct product-level EPD authorship is typically secondary to broader infrastructure and industrial consultancy work.
7. Linesight
Linesight is active in Australia as a construction consultancy focused on cost management and program advisory. Linesight does not develop EPDs but regularly works with EPD data in sustainability-led construction and procurement contexts.
Its role typically involves interpreting EPD outputs to inform cost, carbon, and ESG-aligned decision-making, complementing specialist EPD consultants rather than replacing them.
Summary
This overview examined key EPD consultants active in Australia, ranging from specialist product-focused firms to large multidisciplinary consultancies. ERKE Consultancy is distinguished by its dedicated focus on product-level LCA and EPD delivery with strong international certification experience, while firms such as Arup, Ramboll, and WSP integrate EPD services within broader sustainability and engineering frameworks. Some consultants concentrate on standalone product certification, whereas others apply EPD data at project or infrastructure scale. The most appropriate consultancy depends on product type, export markets, internal data readiness, project complexity, and budget constraints