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Studies, analyses and expertise.

We examine markets, methods and developments around EPDs, life cycle assessments, environmental product data and corporate sustainability – from the perspective of our project practice.

Cover of the EPD Study 2026 “EPDs in Transition” by brands & values
EPD Study 2.0 · 2026

EPDs in Transition

Requirements, use, digitalisation and economic viability

Our latest study shows how companies use Environmental Product Declarations today and which challenges arise around data, processes and scaling.

RequirementsUseDigitalisationEconomic viability
Publications

Selected publications.

In addition to studies and client projects, we publish on methodological and practical questions around life cycle assessment, EPDs, benchmarking, software support and robust sustainability claims.

Scientific work on EPD evaluation and benchmarking · study · article
Scientific publication · Springer · 2021Deriving Benchmarks for Construction Products Based on Environmental Product DeclarationsAnna Carstens, Tobias Brinkmann, Barbara RappInvestigation of different methods for deriving benchmarks from EPD data – applied and compared using insulation materials from ÖKOBAUDAT as an example.EPD benchmarkingLife Cycle AssessmentÖKOBAUDATReference valuesData Envelopment AnalysisTo the publication (DOI) →
Scientific publication · Springer · 2019Ecological Assessment Based on Environmental Product DeclarationsTobias Brinkmann, Lukas MetzgerMethodological approach to ecological assessment and benchmarking based on EPD data – combining ecological priority, distance-to-target and specific contribution; compared with established assessment methods using nine case examples.Ecological assessmentDistance-to-targetEPD/LCA dataTo the publication (DOI) →
Study · software for sustainability management · GermanNachhaltigkeit managen 2.0Guidance on selecting suitable software for sustainability management.To the study →
Studies & analyses

Earlier research.

Studies and guides we have developed in past years – still relevant for context and methodology.

Cover of the study “Environmental Product Declarations”Study · 2019 · earlier researchEnvironmental Product Declarations (EPD)Benefits of and expectations towards EPDs according to EN 15804 from the perspective of the stakeholders involved.To the study →
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Research

Research & development.

Our work with LCA data, data structures and digitalisation goes beyond individual client projects.

R&D projectKEDRAMethods to capture, structure and make product and process data usable in a more automated way. Not a finished product.Software & KEDRA →
BBSRLife cycle assessment infrastructure for sustainable buildingInvestigation and further development of the LCA infrastructure around ÖKOBAUDAT and eLCA – including data quality, user requirements and digitalisation.About the project →
R&D projectLightweight plastic componentsDatabase-supported software tool for optimising carbon footprint, resource efficiency and recyclability.About the project →
DBU funding projectSelecting suitable sustainability indicators and softwareFunding project to build competence – guides on indicators and software selection.About the project →
R&D projectRecycleWind 2.0Recycling network for steering the material flows of long-lived products, using wind turbines as an example.About the project →
Client projects & case examples

From our project practice.

Selected project descriptions from our previous website – EPDs, life cycle assessments, carbon footprints, strategy and reporting. Content reflects the state at the time of original publication.

Case · EPD · LCA · Environmental managementParador: combining corporate and product sustainabilityFrom life cycle assessment and EPDs to environmental management – the route to a top environmental rating.About the project →Case · EPD · Green buildingSustainable construction – LAMILUXUpdating environmental product declarations and green building profiles based on them.About the project →Case · LCA · Public sectorLife cycle assessments for the Hamburg environment ministryLife cycle assessments for the Ministry for Environment, Climate, Energy and Agribusiness.About the project →Case · PCF · CCFCertification of corporate footprinting toolsReview and certification of product and corporate carbon footprinting tools.About the project →Case · CCFCorporate carbon footprint for a kids furniture manufacturerCalculation of the corporate carbon footprint according to the GHG Protocol.About the project →Case · Strategy · RetailSustainability strategy for a leading retail groupDevelopment of a corporate sustainability strategy.About the project →Case · Strategy · FoodSustainability strategy for a company from the food industrySustainability strategy for the D-A-CH division of a food company.About the project →Case · Strategy & reportSustainability strategy and report for family businessesFurther development of the sustainability strategy and a sustainability report.About the project →Case · Reporting · MobilitySustainability report of a municipal mobility organisationUpdating the sustainability report according to GRI and EMAS III.About the project →Case · Management system · EnergySustainability strategy for energy suppliersEstablishment of a comprehensive sustainability management system.About the project →Case · EPD · Electrical engineeringEPDs for electrical high-voltage conductorsEnvironmental product declaration for electrical high-voltage conductors (LUMPI-BERNDORF).About the project →

Technical questions on a topic?

Project examples can be found under References.