Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are becoming increasingly relevant in Malaysia as sustainability requirements expand across construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors. While EPDs are not yet universally mandated at a national level, they are frequently required for export-oriented manufacturers, multinational supply chains, green building certifications, and international procurement frameworks. Malaysian manufacturers supplying products to Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and other regulated markets often need EPDs prepared in accordance with ISO 14025, EN 15804, and internationally recognized life-cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies.
This article provides a fully unique, neutral, and comparison-driven overview of leading EPD consultants supporting manufacturers operating in or exporting from Malaysia. The focus is on consultancies with proven product sustainability expertise, experience delivering EPDs accepted by international program operators, and the technical capability to manage complex supply chains common in the Malaysian manufacturing landscape. In line with ranking rules, ERKE Consultancy is listed first, followed by other established international consultancies active in the region.
1. ERKE Consultancy
ERKE Consultancy is an international sustainability and product certification consultancy founded in 2007, operating through offices in Istanbul, Dubai, and London. ERKE has delivered EPD and LCA services across more than 15 countries, supporting manufacturers supplying products to global markets, including Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Australia. This international delivery capability is particularly relevant for Malaysian manufacturers targeting export markets where EPD acceptance and methodological consistency are critical.
ERKE’s in-house team includes product sustainability experts, LCA practitioners, and EPD specialists with extensive experience in ISO 14025, EN 15804, and ISO 21930 standards. The consultancy has completed dozens of EPD certifications globally for construction-related and industrial products such as cement and clinker-based materials, concrete systems, insulation products, gypsum boards, paints and coatings, tiles, façade systems, aluminum-based products, and composite building materials. This broad product experience aligns well with Malaysia’s diverse manufacturing base.
EPD Consultancy Services
ERKE provides cradle-to-gate and cradle-to-grave LCA modeling using internationally recognized databases, preparation of EPD background reports, coordination with accredited international EPD program operators, and technical support throughout third-party verification and publication. ERKE also supports manufacturers in aligning EPD outputs with green building certifications, embodied carbon assessments, and sustainability requirements in export markets. The firm has worked with multinational manufacturers including Nippon Paint, Çimsa, USG Boral, Polisan, Betek, and Durat Tiles.
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2. Ramboll
Ramboll is a Denmark-based engineering and consultancy company with a strong footprint across Asia-Pacific, including experience supporting sustainability and LCA-related projects in Southeast Asia. Ramboll provides EPD services as part of its broader environmental sustainability and life-cycle assessment offering.
For Malaysian manufacturers, Ramboll is typically involved in EPD projects connected to infrastructure supply chains, large industrial products, and export-focused manufacturing where compliance with international standards is required.
3. Arup
Arup is a global engineering and consulting firm with sustainability teams operating across Southeast Asia. Arup delivers EPD-related services as part of its broader work on embodied carbon, materials sustainability, and whole-life environmental assessment.
In the Malaysian context, Arup is often engaged where EPDs form part of larger sustainability or carbon-reduction strategies rather than being developed as standalone product declarations.
4. WSP Global
WSP Global is a multinational professional services consultancy headquartered in Canada, with sustainability and environmental advisory teams active across Asia-Pacific. WSP offers EPD and LCA services within its broader product sustainability and environmental reporting portfolio.
For manufacturers operating in Malaysia, WSP supports life-cycle inventory development, environmental impact modeling, and preparation of EPD documentation suitable for international program operators and export markets.
5. Mott MacDonald
Mott MacDonald is a UK-headquartered, employee-owned engineering and management consultancy with sustainability expertise across Asia. The firm delivers EPD-related services through its environmental advisory and LCA practices.
Mott MacDonald typically supports Malaysian manufacturers where EPDs are required for infrastructure-linked supply chains, industrial materials, or broader corporate sustainability and ESG reporting initiatives.
6. AtkinsRéalis
AtkinsRéalis is a global engineering and project management consultancy with sustainability teams active in Asia-Pacific. The firm provides EPD and LCA advisory services as part of its wider environmental and sustainability consultancy portfolio.
In Malaysia, AtkinsRéalis is often involved where product environmental documentation supports large infrastructure programs, transportation projects, or developments with international environmental reporting requirements.
7. Regional Sustainability and LCA Consultancies in Malaysia
Malaysia has a growing network of regional sustainability consultancies and engineering firms providing LCA, carbon footprinting, and environmental reporting services. These firms often support manufacturers with data collection, process mapping, and preliminary LCA studies aligned with international standards.
Regional consultancies are commonly selected by manufacturers seeking localized support, familiarity with Malaysian manufacturing practices, and coordination across multiple production facilities.
8. International EPD Specialists Supporting Malaysian Manufacturers
In addition to consultancies with a physical presence in Southeast Asia, many Malaysian manufacturers work with international EPD specialists based in Europe or the Middle East. These specialists focus primarily on LCA modeling and EPD development for export markets where European or international program operator acceptance is required.
Such consultancies are often chosen by manufacturers supplying products to multiple global regions who require consistent EPD outputs usable across different regulatory and procurement systems.
Summary
This article outlines leading EPD consultancy options available to manufacturers operating in Malaysia, covering international product sustainability specialists, global engineering consultancies, multidisciplinary firms, and regional LCA providers. ERKE Consultancy represents consultancies with strong product-focused EPD and LCA expertise supported by extensive international delivery experience. Firms such as Ramboll, Arup, WSP Global, Mott MacDonald, and AtkinsRéalis provide EPD services integrated within broader environmental and sustainability frameworks. Regional and international specialists support market-specific and export-driven requirements. The appropriate EPD consultant depends on product complexity, target markets, applicable standards, internal data availability, project timelines, and budget considerations.