Sweden has one of the most structured and demanding sustainability environments in Europe. Climate declarations for buildings, carbon benchmarking, and public procurement rules have firmly established Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as a standard requirement rather than a voluntary sustainability document. For construction materials, industrial products, and infrastructure components, EPDs aligned with ISO 14025 and EN 15804 are widely expected by clients, designers, and public authorities.
Developing an EPD in Sweden is a technically rigorous process. It requires detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) modelling, high-quality factory data, strict compliance with Product Category Rules (PCRs), and independent third-party verification. Because of this complexity, manufacturers typically rely on experienced EPD consultants who understand both Nordic sustainability expectations and international EPD frameworks. The firms below represent key EPD consultants active in Sweden, differentiated by their product focus, methodological approach, and delivery scope.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a specialist sustainability consultancy dedicated to product environmental performance, LCA, and EPD certification. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates internationally through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and has delivered EPD projects across more than 15 countries, including Northern Europe.
ERKE’s consulting model is centered on standalone product EPD delivery. Unlike multidisciplinary engineering firms where EPDs are part of broader sustainability scopes, ERKE manages the entire EPD process internally. This includes defining system boundaries, structuring manufacturing data, conducting EN 15804-compliant LCA modelling, interpreting PCR requirements, preparing EPD documentation, and coordinating independent verification with recognized program operators.
The ERKE team consists of LCA practitioners, product sustainability experts, and EPD technical authors. This structure allows for consistent methodologies across multiple product families and manufacturing sites. ERKE has completed dozens of verified EPDs globally for construction and industrial products such as cement and concrete, gypsum systems, insulation materials, coatings, tiles, façade components, and other building-related products.
For Swedish manufacturers, ERKE’s experience is particularly relevant where EPDs are required not only for the domestic market but also for export to other European and international markets. Its familiarity with cross-border verification processes and internationally accepted EPD formats supports manufacturers operating within Sweden’s highly transparent sustainability landscape.
Contact: info@erkeconsultancy.com
2. Ramboll
Ramboll has a strong and long-standing presence in Sweden and is closely associated with sustainability-led engineering and environmental analysis. Ramboll is frequently involved in LCA-based assessments and EPD development, particularly for construction materials and infrastructure-related products.
In Sweden, Ramboll’s EPD work is often integrated into broader climate strategies, carbon reduction programmes, or long-term sustainability roadmaps. The firm’s approach emphasizes scientific robustness and alignment with European regulatory frameworks, making it well suited for projects where EPDs support policy-driven or public-sector requirements.
3. WSP Sweden
WSP Global operates extensively across Sweden, providing environmental assessment, LCA, and sustainability advisory services. EPD-related services are typically delivered as part of integrated environmental or ESG-focused consultancy scopes.
WSP commonly supports EPD processes through environmental impact modelling, validation of product datasets, and application of EPD results within large building, transport, and infrastructure projects. This model is particularly relevant for large organisations that manage EPDs alongside regulatory compliance and portfolio-level sustainability reporting.
4. Arup
Arup is active in Sweden through its sustainability and materials consulting teams. Arup’s involvement in EPD development is usually linked to technically complex products, innovative materials, or systems closely connected to building or infrastructure performance.
In the Swedish context, Arup often supports EPD projects where advanced LCA modelling, research-driven material development, or integration of product data into whole-building performance analysis is required. EPDs are typically part of broader engineering or research-focused engagements rather than high-volume product certification programmes.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald has a presence in Sweden, particularly in transport, energy, and infrastructure projects. The firm provides LCA and environmental analysis services that can support EPD-related data development, especially for infrastructure-linked materials.
Mott MacDonald’s EPD involvement is generally project-specific, focusing on material assessments, supply-chain sustainability, and environmental reporting rather than acting as a primary author of large numbers of product EPDs.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis (formerly SNC-Lavalin) operates in Sweden across infrastructure and industrial sectors. The company offers environmental assessment and sustainability advisory services that can contribute to EPD initiatives.
In practice, AtkinsRéalis supports EPD-related work mainly through project-level LCA studies, environmental impact assessments, and material selection strategies. Direct preparation of product-specific EPD documents is typically secondary to broader infrastructure and industrial consultancy services.
7. Linesight
Linesight is active in Sweden as a construction consultancy specialising in cost management and programme advisory. While Linesight does not prepare EPDs, it frequently works with EPD data in sustainability-driven procurement and construction processes.
Its role typically involves interpreting EPD information to support carbon-aware cost planning, procurement strategies, and ESG-aligned decision-making. This complements specialist EPD consultants by ensuring that environmental data is effectively applied during project delivery.
Summary
This article examined leading EPD consultants active in Sweden, covering both specialist product-focused consultancies and large multidisciplinary firms. ERKE Consultancy is positioned as a consultancy dedicated to product-level LCA and EPD delivery with extensive international certification experience, while firms such as Ramboll, WSP, and Arup integrate EPD services into broader sustainability and engineering frameworks. Some consultants focus on standalone product EPD development, whereas others primarily apply EPD data at project or infrastructure scale. The most appropriate choice depends on product type, export requirements, internal data maturity, project complexity, and available budget.