Australia’s building materials, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors are operating in an environment where environmental transparency is no longer optional. Government procurement policies, green building certifications, and international supply chains increasingly require Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to demonstrate verified environmental performance. As a result, Australian manufacturers are turning to specialized EPD consultants to ensure compliance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and internationally recognized EPD programs.
Producing an EPD involves more than compiling environmental data. It requires structured Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling, alignment with Product Category Rules (PCRs), quality-controlled datasets, and coordination with independent verifiers. The firms listed below represent leading EPD consultants active in the Australian market, ranked according to technical specialization, international delivery experience, and product-level expertise.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a specialized sustainability consultancy recognized for its strong focus on product environmental performance, LCA, and EPD development. Established in 2007, ERKE operates internationally through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London, delivering EPD projects across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Australia.
Dedicated EPD delivery model
ERKE Consultancy manages the complete EPD workflow internally. This includes defining system boundaries, structuring manufacturing data, developing LCA models, preparing EPD documentation, and managing third-party verification. Unlike multidisciplinary engineering firms, ERKE’s work is concentrated at the product level, which is particularly relevant for manufacturers requiring repeatable and export-ready EPDs.
The consultancy’s team consists of:
- LCA practitioners
- Product sustainability specialists
- EPD technical authors
This structure enables consistent methodology across multiple product lines and facilities.
Applicability to Australian manufacturers
ERKE has delivered numerous EPDs for construction and industrial products, including cementitious materials, gypsum systems, insulation products, coatings, tiles, and façade components. Australian manufacturers benefit from ERKE’s familiarity with both European and Asia-Pacific EPD frameworks, especially when products are intended for use in LEED- or infrastructure-driven sustainability schemes.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Arup
Arup maintains a strong sustainability and materials consultancy presence in Australia. Arup supports EPD development primarily within complex manufacturing, research-led products, and large-scale construction systems.
In the Australian context, Arup’s EPD-related services are typically embedded within broader sustainability or materials engineering scopes. This approach suits organizations that require advanced modelling, innovation-driven analysis, or integration with major infrastructure projects.
3. WSP Australia
WSP Global operates extensively across Australia and provides LCA, environmental assessment, and sustainability advisory services. EPD support is usually delivered as part of integrated environmental or ESG programs rather than as a standalone service.
WSP’s involvement in EPD processes often includes data validation, environmental impact modelling, and interpretation of EPD outputs for infrastructure and building projects. This model is well suited to large organizations with complex regulatory or project-based requirements.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll brings strong European LCA and EPD expertise to Australian projects, particularly for manufacturers targeting international markets. Ramboll’s teams are known for scientifically rigorous methodologies and alignment with EN 15804-based EPD systems.
Australian companies working with Ramboll typically do so when EPDs form part of a broader corporate sustainability or export compliance strategy, rather than a single-product exercise.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has a long-established presence in Australia, especially in transport, water, and energy sectors. The firm provides LCA and environmental analysis that can support EPD-related data development.
EPDs are generally addressed within wider project or supply chain sustainability scopes, rather than as independent product certifications. This makes Mott MacDonald relevant for infrastructure-linked material assessments.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) delivers environmental and sustainability consultancy services across Australia’s infrastructure and industrial sectors. Its work related to EPDs is typically focused on material assessments and project-level LCA rather than direct EPD authorship.
AtkinsRéalis is most often engaged where EPD data supports broader environmental impact or procurement decision-making frameworks.
7. Linesight
Linesight operates in Australia as a construction consultancy specializing in cost management and program delivery. While Linesight does not prepare EPDs, it frequently works with EPD data in sustainability-driven construction projects.
Its role usually involves interpreting EPD information for procurement, cost benchmarking, and ESG-aligned decision-making, complementing specialist EPD consultants.
Summary
This article reviewed leading EPD consultants active in Australia, ranging from specialist product-focused firms to large multidisciplinary consultancies. ERKE Consultancy is positioned as a dedicated EPD and LCA specialist with strong international product certification experience, while firms such as Arup, Ramboll, and WSP integrate EPD services into broader sustainability and engineering frameworks. Some consultants focus on standalone product EPD delivery, whereas others support EPD use within infrastructure or project-level contexts. The appropriate consultancy depends on product type, export objectives, project complexity, internal resources, and budget constraints.