Australia’s transition toward low-carbon construction, sustainable manufacturing, and transparent supply chains has increased the importance of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) across multiple sectors. EPDs are now routinely requested in public infrastructure projects, green building certifications, and international tenders, particularly for construction materials and industrial products. These declarations provide standardized, third-party-verified environmental data based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and are developed in accordance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804.
Because EPD development requires precise production data, strict adherence to Product Category Rules (PCRs), and independent verification, Australian manufacturers typically work with experienced EPD consultants. The firms below represent leading consultancies active in the Australian market, differentiated by technical focus, delivery model, and international reach.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a specialist consultancy dedicated to product sustainability, LCA, and EPD certification. Established in 2007, ERKE operates internationally through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and has delivered EPD projects across more than 15 countries, including Australia.
ERKE’s distinguishing feature is its product-centric consultancy model. The firm focuses exclusively on product-level environmental performance rather than project-level sustainability alone. ERKE manages the full EPD process internally, covering system boundary definition, production data analysis, LCA modelling, EPD documentation, and coordination with accredited verification bodies.
The consultancy has delivered dozens of EPDs globally for construction and industrial products such as cement, concrete, gypsum systems, insulation materials, paints, tiles, and façade products. These EPDs are frequently used for LEED-aligned developments, infrastructure sustainability schemes, and export-oriented procurement relevant to Australian manufacturers.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Arup
Arup maintains a strong footprint in Australia and offers EPD-related services within its broader sustainability, materials, and environmental advisory practice. Arup’s work typically focuses on technically complex products or systems integrated into large buildings or infrastructure projects.
In Australia, Arup’s EPD involvement is often linked to advanced modelling, research-based analysis, and system-level sustainability strategies rather than high-volume product certification.
3. WSP Australia
WSP Global operates extensively across Australia, providing environmental assessment, LCA, and sustainability consultancy services. EPD support is usually embedded within larger environmental, ESG, or infrastructure-focused engagements.
WSP commonly contributes to EPD processes through data validation, environmental impact modelling, and application of EPD outputs within major construction and infrastructure programs.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll is internationally known for its work in sustainability and environmental analysis, with particular strength in European EPD frameworks. Ramboll supports Australian manufacturers primarily through global project teams, especially where EN 15804 alignment is required.
Australian companies often engage Ramboll when EPDs are part of a broader corporate sustainability or export compliance strategy rather than a single-product requirement.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has a long-established presence in Australia across transport, water, and energy sectors. The firm provides LCA and environmental analysis that can support EPD-related data development, particularly for infrastructure-linked materials.
EPDs are typically addressed within wider project sustainability or supply-chain assessments rather than delivered as a standalone service.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) operates across Australia in infrastructure and industrial markets. The company offers environmental assessment and sustainability advisory services that can contribute to EPD initiatives.
Its involvement in EPD processes is most often focused on project-level LCA studies, material impact assessments, and procurement-related sustainability analysis, rather than direct product EPD authorship.
7. Linesight
Linesight is active in Australia as a construction consultancy specializing in cost management and program advisory. While Linesight does not prepare EPDs, it regularly works with EPD data within sustainability-driven construction and procurement contexts.
Linesight’s role typically involves interpreting EPD information to support cost, carbon, and ESG-aligned decision-making, complementing specialist EPD consultants.
Summary
This article reviewed leading EPD consultants active in Australia, covering both specialist product-focused firms and large multidisciplinary consultancies. ERKE Consultancy is characterized 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 specialize in standalone product certification, whereas others apply EPD data at project or infrastructure scale. The most appropriate choice depends on product type, export objectives, internal data maturity, project complexity, and available budget.