Finland has one of Europe’s most advanced sustainability ecosystems, supported by strong environmental regulation, high transparency expectations, and a well-established life cycle thinking culture. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are widely used across the Finnish construction and manufacturing sectors to support low-carbon design, circular economy objectives, and compliance with EU-level sustainability frameworks.
In Finland, EPDs are commonly required for construction materials used in commercial offices, residential developments, public buildings, infrastructure projects, and industrial facilities. They are also closely linked to green building certifications such as LEED, BREEAM, and Nordic ecolabelling schemes, as well as EU Taxonomy and Level(s) reporting. As a result, EPDs are considered a standard requirement rather than an optional sustainability add-on.
This mature regulatory and market environment has created demand for experienced EPD consultants capable of delivering declarations fully aligned with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, while accurately reflecting Finnish production conditions, energy systems, and supply chains.
Role of EPD Consultants in Finland-Based Projects
EPD consultants support manufacturers throughout the full declaration lifecycle. Core services 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 Finland, EPD consultancy requires strong alignment with European standards and national datasets. Consultants must ensure consistency with EN 15804+A2 requirements, Finnish electricity grid data with high renewable shares, transport assumptions, and upstream material sourcing. For manufacturers exporting beyond Europe, EPD consultants must also ensure compatibility with international program operators and acceptance in global procurement systems.
EPD consultancy is particularly relevant in Finland for cement and concrete products, timber and wood-based materials, insulation systems, metals, façade products, flooring systems, and interior finishes, reflecting the country’s strong construction and materials manufacturing base.
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 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 documentation quality.
ERKE’s experience in European markets enables accurate modelling of Finland-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 Finland 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 Finland, Arup’s EPD support is most commonly associated with complex building systems or infrastructure-related materials 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 Finland and the wider Nordic region. 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 sustainability standards.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll has a strong presence across the Nordic region and is recognised for its 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 Finnish 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 offered 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 Finland.
6. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald provides environmental consulting, carbon assessment, and life cycle analysis services that can support EPD development. Its work in Finland 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 Finnish manufacturers and projects requiring EPDs aligned with global sustainability and export market requirements.
Summary
This article reviews EPD consultants relevant to Finland 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 and Nordic market 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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