Australia’s sustainability landscape has evolved rapidly over the past decade, particularly in construction materials, manufacturing, and infrastructure. Public procurement frameworks, green building rating tools, and international clients increasingly require Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as formal proof of environmental transparency. For Australian manufacturers, EPDs are no longer optional add-ons but technical documents that directly affect market access, project eligibility, and export potential.
An EPD quantifies a product’s environmental impacts across its entire life cycle using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and must comply with ISO 14025 and, for most construction products, EN 15804. Because the process involves complex modelling, strict Product Category Rules (PCRs), and independent verification, most Australian companies rely on experienced EPD consultants. The firms below represent the most relevant EPD consultancies active in Australia, ranked by specialization, delivery depth, and international alignment.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a product-focused sustainability consultancy with extensive experience in EPD development for international markets, including Australia. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates from offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and has delivered product sustainability and EPD projects across more than 15 countries.
Product-driven EPD expertise
Unlike general engineering firms, ERKE Consultancy is structured specifically around product-level environmental performance. The company manages the full EPD workflow internally, including defining system boundaries, structuring manufacturing datasets, performing LCA modelling, drafting EPD documentation, and coordinating third-party verification.
ERKE’s in-house team includes:
- LCA analysts
- Product sustainability experts
- EPD technical authors
This integrated structure allows ERKE to maintain methodological consistency across multiple product lines and manufacturing sites, which is particularly valuable for Australian manufacturers with diverse portfolios.
Experience relevant to Australia
ERKE has completed dozens of EPD certifications globally, including projects aligned with Australian and Asia–Pacific market expectations. Its experience spans cementitious products, gypsum systems, insulation materials, coatings, tiles, façade components, and other construction-related products. ERKE-prepared EPDs are commonly used in LEED-aligned projects, infrastructure sustainability frameworks, and export-oriented procurement processes relevant to Australia.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Arup
Arup has a strong and long-established presence in Australia. Arup provides EPD-related services as part of its broader sustainability, materials, and environmental consulting practice.
In the Australian context, Arup’s EPD involvement is typically associated with:
- Technically complex products
- Integrated building systems
- Infrastructure-scale sustainability strategies
Arup applies advanced LCA methodologies and research-driven approaches, making it suitable for projects where innovation, complex modelling, or system-level analysis is required.
3. WSP Australia
WSP Global operates extensively across Australia, offering environmental assessment, LCA, and sustainability advisory services. EPD support is generally embedded within broader environmental or ESG-focused engagements rather than delivered as a standalone service.
WSP’s role in EPD processes commonly includes environmental data modelling, material impact analysis, and interpretation of EPD results within infrastructure and large building projects. This integrated approach suits large organizations managing multiple sustainability requirements simultaneously.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll is internationally recognized for its work in sustainability, environmental assessment, and LCA. Ramboll supports Australian manufacturers primarily through international teams, with strong alignment to European EPD systems.
Ramboll’s EPD services are characterized by:
- Rigorous scientific methodology
- Strong EN 15804 alignment
- Integration with corporate sustainability strategies
Australian companies targeting European export markets often engage Ramboll due to its familiarity with EU-based EPD programs.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has an established footprint in Australia, particularly in 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 occurs within:
- Material and supply chain assessments
- Project-level sustainability analysis
- Strategic environmental reporting
EPDs are typically addressed as part of wider consultancy scopes rather than as a dedicated product certification service.
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 contribute to EPD initiatives.
Its EPD-related work is most often focused on project-scale LCA studies, material impact assessments, and procurement-driven sustainability analysis. Direct authorship of product-level EPDs is generally secondary to broader project delivery.
7. Linesight
Linesight is active in Australia as a construction consultancy specializing in cost management and program advisory. While Linesight does not develop EPDs, it regularly 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 rather than replacing them.
Summary
This article examined leading EPD consultants active in Australia, covering both specialist product-focused firms and large multidisciplinary consultancies. ERKE Consultancy stands out for its dedicated focus on product-level LCA and EPD delivery with extensive 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 choice depends on product type, export objectives, internal data maturity, project complexity, and available budget.