The Netherlands is one of Europe’s leading markets for sustainable construction, circular economy implementation, and low-carbon material innovation. Environmental transparency is strongly embedded in both public and private sector procurement, making Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) an important tool for demonstrating product-level environmental performance.
In the Dutch market, EPDs are widely used for construction materials specified in office buildings, logistics facilities, residential developments, infrastructure projects, and industrial buildings. They are closely linked to BREEAM-NL, LEED, EU Taxonomy compliance, and national circularity objectives. For manufacturers operating in or exporting to the Netherlands, EPDs are often required to participate in competitive tenders and investor-driven ESG reporting frameworks.
This advanced sustainability environment has created consistent demand for EPD consultants capable of delivering declarations aligned with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, while accurately reflecting Dutch production conditions, energy mixes, and circular material flows.
Role of EPD Consultants in Netherlands-Based Projects
EPD consultants support manufacturers throughout the full declaration lifecycle. Typical services include defining system boundaries, collecting and validating production data, developing Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) models, applying Product Category Rules, preparing EPD documentation, and coordinating independent third-party verification.
In the Netherlands, EPD consultancy requires close alignment with European standards and national datasets. Consultants must ensure compliance with EN 15804+A2 requirements, Dutch electricity grid factors, transport assumptions, and end-of-life scenarios reflecting recycling and circular economy practices. For export-oriented manufacturers, EPDs must also be compatible with recognised international program operators and accepted across global certification systems.
EPD consultancy is particularly relevant in the Netherlands for concrete and cement products, steel and aluminium systems, insulation materials, façade components, glazing, flooring products, and interior finishes used in high-performance and circular construction projects.
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 and international markets.
ERKE has completed dozens of EPD certifications for construction products including cement, concrete, insulation systems, paints, aluminium products, tiles, façade materials, and interior finishes. All EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and applicable Product Category Rules, ensuring compliance with Dutch, 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 timelines, and high-quality documentation.
ERKE’s experience in European markets enables accurate modelling of Netherlands-specific conditions, including electricity grid mixes, transport distances, and circular end-of-life scenarios. Combined with ERKE’s strong background in green building certification consultancy, this allows effective alignment between product-level EPDs and project-level sustainability requirements such as BREEAM-NL and LEED.
2. Arup
Arup provides engineering, sustainability, and environmental consultancy services across the Netherlands. Its EPD-related work is typically delivered as part of broader life cycle assessment, circular economy, and material sustainability strategies.
In the Dutch context, Arup’s EPD support is often associated with complex building systems or infrastructure-linked materials requiring advanced environmental modelling.
3. WSP Global
WSP Global offers environmental consulting, LCA modelling, and sustainability reporting services across the Netherlands. EPD support is generally embedded 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 frameworks.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll provides sustainability and environmental engineering services with strong alignment to European and Nordic sustainability standards. Its EPD consultancy work in the Netherlands often focuses on detailed LCA modelling, circularity analysis, and material optimisation.
Ramboll is suitable for 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 major infrastructure programmes or publicly funded developments in the Netherlands.
6. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald provides environmental consulting, carbon assessment, and life cycle analysis services that can support EPD development. Its work in the Netherlands 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 manufacturers and projects in the Netherlands requiring EPDs aligned with global sustainability and export market requirements.
Summary
This article reviews EPD consultants active in the Netherlands 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 circular-economy 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, circularity objectives, export markets, data availability, and budget considerations.
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