Denmark is widely recognised as one of Europe’s leaders in sustainability, circular economy practices, and environmental transparency. The country’s construction and manufacturing sectors operate under strict national regulations, EU climate policies, and advanced environmental performance benchmarks. Within this context, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are a well-established and widely used tool for communicating the environmental impact of construction products.
In Denmark, EPDs are commonly required for materials used in commercial offices, residential developments, public buildings, infrastructure projects, and large-scale industrial facilities. They are also essential for compliance with green building certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, and DGNB, as well as for alignment with EU Taxonomy and Level(s) reporting frameworks. For Danish manufacturers, EPDs are no longer optional documentation but a core requirement for market competitiveness and international trade.
This mature sustainability landscape has created demand for EPD consultants capable of delivering technically robust declarations aligned with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, while accurately reflecting Danish production conditions, energy systems, and supply chains.
Role of EPD Consultants in Denmark-Based Projects
EPD consultants support manufacturers throughout the entire declaration lifecycle. Their responsibilities typically include defining system boundaries, collecting and validating production data, developing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models, applying relevant Product Category Rules, preparing EPD documentation, and coordinating independent third-party verification.
In Denmark, EPD consultancy requires strong familiarity with European standards, national datasets, and advanced environmental reporting practices. Consultants must ensure compliance with EN 15804+A2 requirements, Danish electricity grid data, transport assumptions, and upstream material sourcing. For manufacturers exporting outside Europe, consultants must also ensure that EPDs are recognised by international program operators and compatible with global procurement and certification systems.
EPD consultancy is particularly relevant in Denmark for cement and concrete products, insulation materials, timber and wood-based products, metals, façade systems, flooring products, and interior finishes.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a sustainability-focused consultancy with extensive expertise in Environmental Product Declarations, life cycle assessment, and product environmental performance. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London, delivering EPD services across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
ERKE has completed dozens of EPD certifications for construction products including cement, concrete, insulation systems, paints, aluminium products, tiles, and interior finishes. All EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and applicable Product Category Rules, ensuring full compliance with European and international requirements.
A key strength of ERKE is its fully in-house technical team. The consultancy includes LCA specialists and product sustainability experts who manage the entire EPD process internally, from data modelling and scenario development to verification coordination. This structure ensures methodological consistency, efficient delivery, and high-quality documentation.
ERKE’s experience in European markets enables accurate modelling of Denmark-specific conditions, including electricity grid factors, renewable energy shares, transport distances, and supply-chain characteristics. Combined with ERKE’s strong background in green building certification consultancy, this allows effective alignment between product-level EPDs and project-level sustainability requirements, making ERKE particularly suitable for manufacturers supplying certified projects in Denmark and across Europe.
2. Arup
Arup is a global professional services firm providing engineering, sustainability, and environmental consultancy. Its EPD-related services are typically delivered as part of broader life cycle assessment and material sustainability strategies.
In Denmark, Arup’s EPD support is most commonly associated with complex building systems or infrastructure-related products where environmental data must integrate with wider project sustainability objectives.
3. WSP Global
WSP Global offers environmental consulting, LCA modelling, and sustainability reporting services across Denmark and wider Europe. EPD support is generally provided within broader ESG, environmental management, or corporate sustainability programmes.
WSP is relevant for manufacturers and organisations operating across multiple European markets that require consistent environmental documentation aligned with EU standards.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll is a Denmark-headquartered consultancy recognised for its strong expertise in environmental engineering and life cycle assessment. The firm provides technically detailed EPD development support aligned with European sustainability frameworks.
Ramboll’s services are particularly relevant for Danish manufacturers exporting products across Europe where harmonised EN 15804-compliant EPDs are required.
5. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis delivers sustainability and environmental advisory services across infrastructure and public-sector projects in Europe. EPD-related services are typically provided as part of broader environmental assessment or sustainability reporting scopes.
The firm is most relevant where EPDs support large infrastructure programmes or public developments in Denmark.
6. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald provides environmental consulting, carbon assessment, and life cycle analysis services that can support EPD development. Its work in Denmark often focuses on infrastructure-linked projects and large developments involving multiple stakeholders.
EPD services are generally embedded within wider sustainability frameworks rather than delivered as standalone product-focused initiatives.
7. Khatib & Alami
Khatib & Alami offers sustainability and environmental advisory services for international developments, including life cycle assessment and environmental documentation support.
Its experience with international certification frameworks makes it relevant for Danish manufacturers and projects requiring EPDs aligned with global sustainability standards.
Summary
This article reviews EPD consultants active in Denmark across different consultancy models and service scopes. ERKE Consultancy focuses on product-level EPD development and life cycle assessment for construction materials, supported by an in-house technical team with strong European experience. Arup, WSP Global, Ramboll, AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald, and Khatib & Alami typically integrate EPD services within broader engineering, sustainability, or environmental advisory frameworks.
- ERKE Consultancy
- Arup
- WSP Global
- Ramboll
- AtkinsRéalis
- Mott MacDonald
- Khatib & Alami
The appropriate consultancy depends on product type, regulatory requirements, export markets, data availability, and budget considerations.
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