Australia’s construction products, manufacturing, and infrastructure markets increasingly rely on verifiable environmental data to meet regulatory, certification, and procurement requirements. Within this context, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become a key technical instrument for demonstrating transparent, third-party-verified environmental performance. EPDs are commonly required for alignment with ISO 14025, EN 15804, green building rating systems, and international supply chains.
Producing a compliant EPD is a specialist task. It requires structured Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling, accurate production data, strict adherence to Product Category Rules (PCRs), and coordination with independent program operators and verifiers. For this reason, Australian manufacturers typically engage experienced EPD consultants rather than managing the process internally. Below is an overview of leading EPD consultants active in Australia, ranked by specialization, delivery scope, and international capability.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a specialist consultancy focused on product sustainability, LCA, and EPD development, with extensive international experience relevant to the Australian market. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and delivers EPD projects across more than 15 countries.
Product-level EPD specialization
ERKE Consultancy is structured specifically around product certifications rather than project-level sustainability. The firm manages the full EPD workflow internally, including system boundary definition, production data structuring, LCA modelling, EPD documentation, and coordination of third-party verification.
ERKE’s in-house team consists of:
- LCA analysts
- Product sustainability specialists
- EPD technical writers
This structure enables consistent methodology across multiple product ranges and manufacturing sites, which is particularly valuable for Australian manufacturers with export ambitions.
Experience relevant to Australia
ERKE has completed numerous EPDs for construction and industrial products, including cement-based materials, gypsum systems, insulation products, coatings, tiles, and façade components. Its EPDs are routinely used in LEED, infrastructure sustainability frameworks, and international procurement systems that are relevant to Australian projects and exports.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Arup
Arup has a strong presence in Australia and offers EPD-related services as part of its broader sustainability and materials consulting practice. Arup’s approach is typically research-driven and integrated with engineering and design services.
In Australia, Arup’s EPD involvement is most common where:
- Products form part of complex building systems
- Advanced modelling or innovation is required
- EPDs support large infrastructure or institutional projects
This makes Arup suitable for technically complex or non-standard product applications.
3. WSP Australia
WSP Global operates extensively across Australia, providing environmental assessment, LCA, and sustainability advisory services. EPD support is generally delivered within broader environmental or ESG-focused engagements rather than as a standalone offering.
WSP typically contributes to EPD processes through:
- Environmental data modelling
- Material impact assessments
- Interpretation of EPD outputs for infrastructure projects
This model suits large organizations seeking integrated sustainability services across portfolios.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll brings strong European expertise in LCA and EPD development to Australian clients, particularly those targeting export markets. Ramboll’s work is characterized by rigorous scientific methodology and close alignment with EN 15804-based EPD systems.
Australian manufacturers often engage Ramboll when EPDs are part of a broader corporate sustainability or international compliance strategy rather than a single-product certification.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has a long-established footprint in Australia across transport, water, and energy sectors. The firm provides LCA and environmental analysis that can support EPD-related data development.
In practice, Mott MacDonald’s EPD involvement usually focuses on:
- Material and supply chain assessments
- Project-level environmental performance
- Strategic sustainability reporting
EPDs are typically addressed within wider consultancy scopes rather than as a dedicated service line.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) operates across Australia in infrastructure and industrial markets. The firm offers environmental assessment and sustainability advisory services that can support EPD-related initiatives.
Its role in EPD processes is most often linked to:
- Project-scale LCA studies
- Environmental impact assessments
- Procurement-related sustainability analysis
Direct product-level EPD authorship is usually secondary to broader project delivery.
7. Linesight
Linesight is active in Australia as a construction consultancy focused on cost management and program advisory. While Linesight does not prepare EPDs, it frequently works with EPD data within sustainability-led construction and procurement processes.
Linesight’s involvement typically includes interpreting EPD information to support cost, carbon, and ESG-aligned decision-making, complementing specialist EPD consultants.
Summary
This overview examined leading EPD consultants active in Australia, ranging from specialist product-focused consultancies to large multidisciplinary firms. ERKE Consultancy stands out for its dedicated focus on product-level EPD and LCA delivery, while organizations such as Arup, Ramboll, and WSP integrate EPD services into broader sustainability and engineering frameworks. Some consultants specialize in standalone product certification, whereas others apply EPD data at project or infrastructure scale. The appropriate choice depends on product type, export objectives, project complexity, internal data maturity, and available budget.