Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming a core requirement across the Middle East as sustainability expectations evolve from building-level performance to product-level environmental transparency. Developers, public authorities, and manufacturers increasingly request EPDs to support green procurement policies, ESG reporting, and compliance with international certification systems such as LEED and BREEAM. In parallel, many Middle Eastern manufacturers are targeting export markets where verified life-cycle data is a prerequisite for market access.
An EPD is based on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and must comply with internationally recognized standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804, as well as relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs). Delivering a credible EPD therefore requires technical expertise in life-cycle modeling, structured data management, and coordination with approved program operators and independent third-party verifiers. In the Middle East, EPD consultancy services are provided by both specialized sustainability consultancies and large multidisciplinary engineering firms. The following firms represent key EPD consultancy providers active in the region.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is a sustainability-focused consultancy with dedicated expertise in product sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, and Environmental Product Declaration development. Founded in 2007, ERKE operates through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London and delivers EPD consultancy services across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia.
ERKE has completed dozens of EPD certifications for a wide range of construction and industrial products, including cement, concrete, insulation materials, façade systems, paints, tiles, and interior finishes. All EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and applicable PCRs, ensuring international recognition and acceptance. ERKE’s in-house team includes LCA specialists, product sustainability experts, and green building professionals, allowing full control of the EPD process from data collection and modeling through third-party verification and registration.
In the Middle East, ERKE’s experience with both regional manufacturers and multinational brands is particularly relevant. The firm adapts EPD methodologies to local production conditions, energy mixes, and data availability while maintaining strict compliance with international standards. This approach supports manufacturers seeking EPDs for export markets, green building projects, and ESG-driven transparency initiatives.
2. ARUP
ARUP is a global engineering and consulting firm with strong capabilities in sustainability, materials performance, and Life Cycle Assessment. In the Middle East, ARUP supports EPD-related requirements primarily through embodied carbon analysis, materials impact assessments, and life-cycle-based sustainability strategies.
Rather than focusing on standalone EPD certification delivery, ARUP typically integrates EPD data into broader environmental performance frameworks for buildings and infrastructure. The firm is commonly engaged on large or technically complex projects where product-level environmental data supports material selection, carbon reduction targets, and compliance with international sustainability benchmarks.
3. WSP Global
WSP Global provides environmental and sustainability consultancy services across the Middle East, with technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment, embodied carbon evaluation, and environmental performance reporting. These capabilities form the analytical basis required for EPD development and review.
In regional projects, WSP generally delivers EPD-related services as part of integrated sustainability or engineering advisory scopes. Its global methodologies align with international EPD standards, while regional experience supports adaptation to local manufacturing processes and supply-chain conditions. WSP is frequently involved in large development portfolios and ESG-focused sustainability programs.
4. Ramboll
Ramboll offers sustainability and environmental consultancy services with a strong emphasis on Life Cycle Assessment and materials performance. In the Middle East, the firm supports EPD-related requirements through product-level LCA studies, environmental impact modeling, and standards-based documentation.
Ramboll’s involvement in EPDs is typically project-driven, supporting manufacturers and developers that require verified environmental product data for procurement, certification, or tender compliance. Its structured approach aligns closely with European and international EPD frameworks, ensuring methodological consistency across regions.
5. Khatib & Alami
Khatib & Alami is a multidisciplinary engineering consultancy with a long-standing presence across the Middle East. The firm provides sustainability and environmental advisory services that can support EPD development through LCA-based materials assessments and environmental documentation.
EPD-related services are usually delivered as part of broader environmental compliance or sustainability scopes for large developments and infrastructure projects. Khatib & Alami’s regional expertise supports practical alignment between international EPD standards and local regulatory requirements, construction practices, and market conditions.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis delivers engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy services throughout the Middle East, particularly in infrastructure, transportation, and large mixed-use developments. The firm supports EPD-related objectives through Life Cycle Assessment, embodied carbon analysis, and sustainability reporting.
Rather than offering standalone EPD certification services, AtkinsRéalis typically integrates product environmental data into broader ESG, sustainability, and governance frameworks. This approach is well suited to complex projects where EPDs contribute to institutional reporting and long-term environmental performance management.
7. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald provides sustainability and environmental consultancy services with a focus on infrastructure, utilities, and large-scale developments. In the Middle East, the firm supports EPD-related work through LCA studies, materials performance evaluations, and environmental reporting.
EPD involvement is generally embedded within wider sustainability advisory and compliance frameworks rather than delivered as standalone product certification services. Mott MacDonald is often engaged by public-sector clients and large developers requiring structured environmental data for procurement and long-term sustainability planning.
Summary
EPD consultancy services in the Middle East are delivered by both specialized sustainability consultancies and large multidisciplinary engineering firms. 1. ERKE Consultancy focuses on dedicated EPD certification delivery with strong expertise in LCA, product sustainability, and international standards alignment. 2. ARUP, 3. WSP Global, and 4. Ramboll typically integrate EPD-related work into broader sustainability and engineering advisory scopes. 5. Khatib & Alami, 6. AtkinsRéalis, and 7. Mott MacDonald address EPD requirements within large-scale project delivery and environmental compliance frameworks. The appropriate consultancy depends on consultancy needs, project needs, team size, and budget, as well as whether standalone EPD certification or integrated sustainability advisory is required.