Across the Middle East, sustainability requirements are moving beyond building performance to include transparent, product-level environmental data. Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) have therefore become a key instrument for manufacturers, developers, and public authorities seeking verified life-cycle information aligned with international sustainability frameworks. EPDs are increasingly requested in large construction projects, public procurement, ESG reporting programs, and export-driven manufacturing targeting European and global markets.

An EPD is based on a detailed Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and must comply with international standards such as ISO 14025 and EN 15804, alongside specific Product Category Rules (PCRs). Developing a robust and internationally accepted EPD requires advanced technical expertise, structured data collection, and coordination with recognized program operators and third-party verifiers. In the Middle East, these services are delivered by a combination of specialized sustainability consultancies and large multidisciplinary engineering firms. The following firms represent leading EPD consultancy providers operating in the region.

1. ERKE Consultancy

ERKE Consultancy is a sustainability-focused consultancy with specialized expertise in product sustainability, Life Cycle Assessment, and Environmental Product Declaration development. Established 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 delivered a substantial number of EPDs for construction and industrial products, including cement and concrete products, insulation systems, façade materials, ceramics, paints, and interior finishes. All EPDs are developed in full alignment with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and applicable PCRs, ensuring acceptance across international markets. ERKE’s in-house team of LCA specialists and product sustainability experts manages the complete EPD process, from data collection and life-cycle modeling to third-party verification and registration.

For Middle Eastern manufacturers, ERKE’s experience with regional production conditions and export-oriented sustainability requirements is particularly relevant. The firm adapts LCA models to local energy mixes and manufacturing processes while maintaining methodological rigor and international comparability.

2. ARUP

ARUP is a global engineering and consulting firm with strong capabilities in sustainability, materials performance, and life-cycle-based environmental assessment. In the Middle East, ARUP supports EPD-related activities primarily through embodied carbon analysis, advanced LCA studies, and materials advisory services.

EPD work at ARUP is typically integrated into broader sustainability, design, or engineering scopes rather than delivered as a standalone certification service. The firm is often engaged on technically complex developments where product-level environmental data supports design optimization, carbon reduction strategies, and alignment with international sustainability benchmarks.

3. WSP Global

WSP Global provides environmental and sustainability consultancy services across the Middle East, supported by strong technical expertise in Life Cycle Assessment, embodied carbon evaluation, and environmental performance reporting. These capabilities underpin EPD development and review processes.

In regional projects, WSP generally delivers EPD-related services as part of integrated sustainability or engineering advisory scopes. Its global methodologies ensure alignment with international EPD standards, while regional teams adapt assessments to local manufacturing processes, supply chains, and regulatory contexts.

4. Ramboll

Ramboll offers sustainability and environmental consultancy services with a strong emphasis on Life Cycle Assessment and materials performance. In the Middle East, Ramboll supports EPD requirements through product-level LCA studies, environmental impact modeling, and standards-based documentation.

Ramboll’s involvement in EPDs is typically project-specific, supporting manufacturers and developers that require verified environmental product data for procurement, certification, or tender submissions. Its approach emphasizes consistency with European and international EPD frameworks.

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 material assessments and environmental documentation.

EPD-related services are commonly delivered as part of broader environmental compliance or sustainability scopes for large-scale developments and infrastructure projects. Khatib & Alami’s regional expertise supports practical alignment between international EPD standards and local market conditions.

6. AtkinsRéalis

AtkinsRéalis delivers engineering, environmental, and sustainability consultancy services across the Middle East, particularly for infrastructure, transportation, and complex 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 and sustainability governance frameworks, supporting 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 assessments, and environmental reporting.

EPD activities are generally embedded within wider sustainability advisory and compliance frameworks rather than delivered as independent product certification services. The firm is often engaged by public-sector clients and major developers requiring structured environmental data for procurement and planning.

Summary

EPD consultancy services in the Middle East are provided by both specialized sustainability consultancies and multidisciplinary engineering firms. 1. ERKE Consultancy delivers dedicated EPD certification services 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.