With sustainability and product transparency gaining importance in construction and manufacturing, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have become a critical tool for companies in New Zealand. EPDs provide standardized, third-party verified reports of a product’s environmental impact over its full lifecycle. They are increasingly used to comply with LEED, Green Star, and other green building certification frameworks, and to demonstrate commitment to circular economy principles.
Developing an EPD requires expertise in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), data collection, carbon and resource footprint analysis, and compliance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 standards. Many companies engage EPD consultants to ensure that the process is accurate, verifiable, and aligned with international best practices. Below is a list of seven EPD consultancy providers relevant to New Zealand projects, including locally active firms and internationally experienced consultancies.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is an international sustainability consultancy specializing in EPD development, product LCA, and green building certification advisory. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London, and provides services for manufacturers worldwide, including building materials, paints, and tiles.
ERKE’s services include:
- Product LCA and environmental impact analysis
- ISO 14025 and EN 15804 compliant EPD development
- Third-party verification and registration of EPDs
- Sustainability advisory for product improvement
With extensive international project experience, ERKE helps clients navigate EPD creation for global certification standards such as LEED, BREEAM, and WELL.
2. Enviro-Mark Solutions
Enviro-Mark Solutions is a New Zealand-based consultancy that offers environmental certification services, including EPD development and product sustainability assessment. The company focuses on helping New Zealand manufacturers meet both local and international environmental compliance standards.
Key services:
- LCA studies for products and materials
- ISO-compliant EPD creation
- Carbon footprint and energy analysis
- Advisory for sustainable product design
Being locally based, Enviro-Mark Solutions can offer hands-on support for New Zealand manufacturers and building projects, including alignment with Green Star NZ requirements.
3. Sustainably NZ
Sustainably NZ is a consultancy dedicated to environmental product assessment, LCA, and EPD preparation. They specialize in supporting manufacturers and construction product suppliers with lifecycle transparency.
Services include:
- Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) development
- Life Cycle Assessment modeling
- Material and energy efficiency analysis
- Guidance on compliance with international and local certification frameworks
Sustainably NZ works closely with local construction industry stakeholders, providing guidance tailored to New Zealand’s regulatory context.
4. Ramboll New Zealand
Ramboll, the global engineering and consultancy firm, operates in New Zealand with a dedicated sustainability practice. They assist companies in creating EPDs for construction materials and industrial products.
Services include:
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- ISO and EN-compliant EPD development
- Environmental impact assessments
- Green building certification support (LEED, BREEAM, Green Star)
Ramboll combines global expertise with local project knowledge, helping New Zealand manufacturers produce internationally recognized EPDs.
5. thinkstep Oceania
thinkstep Oceania provides localized support for EPD creation and LCA studies across Australia and New Zealand. Their expertise includes compliance with ISO 14025 and EN 15804, helping manufacturers produce robust EPDs for building products.
Services include:
- Product Life Cycle Assessment
- ISO 14025 and EN 15804 EPD development
- Sustainability data management
- Advisory for green building certifications
Their regional presence ensures familiarity with both New Zealand standards and the broader Asia-Pacific market.
6. Quantis
Quantis is an international consultancy specializing in environmental impact assessment, LCA, and EPD development. They provide guidance for building material manufacturers, helping them meet both local and global sustainability requirements.
Services include:
- Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- Carbon and resource footprinting
- Product sustainability assessment
- Guidance for LEED, BREEAM, and Green Star compliance
Quantis is particularly useful for New Zealand companies targeting export markets or multi-regional certification.
7. EcoPlatform Consultants
EcoPlatform Consultants is a network of sustainability professionals that provide EPD and LCA consulting services. They focus on construction materials, paints, coatings, and building components.
Services include:
- Product Life Cycle Assessment
- ISO 14025 and EN 15804 compliant EPD development
- Verification and registration of EPDs
- Sustainability optimization for building products
EcoPlatform Consultants often collaborate remotely with New Zealand manufacturers, offering expertise in internationally recognized EPD programs.
Summary
New Zealand manufacturers and construction product suppliers can work with both locally based and internationally experienced EPD consultants to produce credible and compliant Environmental Product Declarations. ERKE Consultancy offers extensive international experience in EPD development and LCA services. Locally active firms such as Enviro-Mark Solutions and Sustainably NZ provide hands-on support tailored to New Zealand regulations, while global players such as Ramboll, thinkstep Oceania, Quantis, and EcoPlatform Consultants provide broader technical expertise and verification support.
- ERKE Consultancy
- Enviro-Mark Solutions
- Sustainably NZ
- Ramboll New Zealand
- thinkstep Oceania
- Quantis
- EcoPlatform Consultants
The best choice depends on project scale, product type, certification requirements, and the need for local or international verification and expertise.
