ACRYPT’s LCA and EPD services, explained
Manufacturers exploring third‑party help for LCAs and EPDs will find ACRYPT positioned as a Copenhagen‑based consultancy that runs classic, consultant‑led projects. Here is what they appear to offer, how engagements typically unfold, and the practical questions to ask before you commit.
Who ACRYPT is
ACRYPT is a Denmark‑based sustainability consultancy that highlights strategy, reporting, carbon accounting, LCAs, and EPD development. Their site points to work across finance, construction and real estate, energy, tech and consumer goods, manufacturing, and food and agriculture, with Copenhagen as the home base (About).
Core services at a glance
Their offer covers four pillars that matter to product manufacturers:
- LCA and EPD delivery from scoping to report preparation, with external verification coordination when needed (LCA and EPD).
- Carbon accounting aligned to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol across scopes 1, 2, and 3, plus climate action planning and supply‑chain work (Carbon Accounting and Reporting).
- ESG reporting and materiality assessments that feed portfolio‑level decisions (Services).
- Nature‑based solutions documentation, including afforestation and reforestation tracking referenced on their site homepage (Home).
What the LCA and EPD process looks like with ACRYPT
ACRYPT describes a familiar, consultant‑led sequence. Expect scoping conversations, a structured data collection phase, modeling and impact assessment, interpretation, EPD drafting, and verifier coordination. Training and ongoing support are offered if teams want to internalize more of the work later on (LCA and EPD).
In practice, manufacturers should plan for workshops to nail down system boundaries and functional units, supplier questionnaires to capture upstream inputs, plant‑level spreadsheets or data pulls for utilities and yields, and iterative review rounds before verification. That cadence is normal for traditional consulting and often requires notable internal effort over several weeks.
Evidence of program‑operator experience
Their case material references EPDs published in the International EPD System and a PCF registered at EPD Hub. If you sell into EU construction, both operators are widely recognized. See their steel plate case for NLMK DanSteel, which lists the IES registration and public link, and a related PCF in EPD Hub (EPD case, PCF case).
Tools and data sources
ACRYPT’s steel case notes background datasets from the ecoinvent 3.8 database, a mainstream LCA data source. Many consultants pair such databases with specialist LCA software to streamline modeling. If your bill of materials changes frequently, ask how often background data will be refreshed and how supplier‑specific data is modeled versus generic averages.
PCR guidance and verification support
Their LCA and EPD page says they guide clients across PCR choice, reporting, and external verification workflows. That is table stakes in 2025. Program operators typically expect an annual internal follow‑up during the five‑year EPD validity window to keep claims current, which is now explicitly reinforced by the International EPD System’s GPI 5.0.1 update and December 11, 2025 guidance (International EPD System, 2025) and five‑year validity is the norm in IES FAQs (International EPD System, 2025).
Industries and geography
From their materials, ACRYPT works across multiple sectors and often references construction and manufacturing. The footprint reads primarily Nordic and EU focused, although program‑operator choices like IES or EPD Hub can serve global specification needs depending on your channels (About, Home).
What to expect from a traditional consultant engagement
If your team is new to LCAs and EPDs, expect the following effort profile:
- Data intake through workshops and questionnaires, usually followed by spreadsheet exchanges and evidence requests.
- Several review cycles to validate assumptions, allocations, and cut‑off rules before verification.
- Longer lead times if suppliers respond slowly or if PCR interpretation needs clarification with the verifier.
- Added internal lift when aligning multi‑site data or reconciling ERP exports with LCA data structures.
That is not a knock on any one firm. It is the prevailing operating model. Many manufacturers now benchmark partners against lower friction intake, faster iteration, and more proactive project management as the market standard.
Carbon accounting context that matters to product teams
ACRYPT states alignment to the Greenhouse Gas Protocol for scopes 1, 2, and 3. The GHGP remains the most commonly used corporate framework and reports that in 2023, 97 percent of disclosing S&P 500 companies reported to CDP using GHGP standards (GHG Protocol, 2025). If your EPD program links to corporate targets, keeping inventories and product footprints on the same footing avoids audit headaches.
Competitors you will likely compare
In the Nordic and broader EU market segment, manufacturers commonly evaluate firms like 2.-0 LCA consultants, Miljögiraff, Viegand Maagøe, NIRAS, Ramboll, and LCA.no for similar LCA and EPD work. The right pick usually comes down to fit with your product category, capacity to manage supplier data at speed, and verifier relationships in the operator you prefer.
Buyer’s checklist for engaging ACRYPT
Before you give the green light, pin down the following:
- PCR choice and timing. Which PCR version will be used and how will upcoming sunset dates affect publication timing.
- Operator plan. Which program operator they recommend for your market and why, including any differences in templates and review cadence.
- Data plan. Exactly how plant data, supplier declarations, and background datasets will be collected, validated, and versioned.
- Verification path. Named verifiers or accredited bodies, expected review cycles, and how comments will be resolved.
- Timeline realism. Dependencies on supplier data, site access, and internal reviews that can extend lead time.
- Update model. How annual internal follow‑up and mid‑cycle changes will be handled within the five‑year validity period.
Bottom line for manufacturers
ACRYPT appears to offer the full consultant playbook for LCAs, EPDs, carbon accounting, and ESG reporting, with visible experience in steel and construction. It is a viable option if you want a classic engagement with structured workshops and detailed analyst support. Teams who value low‑friction intake and faster turnaround should definately pressure‑test the data plan, the verification route, and the publication calendar against commercial deadlines.
International EPD System, 2025
International EPD System, 2025
GHG Protocol, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ACRYPT provide both LCA studies and EPD publishing support for manufacturers?
Yes. Their service pages describe end‑to‑end support from scoping and data collection to modeling, reporting, and coordination of third‑party verification and publishing. See their LCA and EPD page.
Which program operators appear in ACRYPT’s public case material?
They reference the International EPD System for an EPD and EPD Hub for a PCF in steel cases available on their site.
What data sources and tools are indicated?
Their steel case cites background datasets from ecoinvent 3.8. Like many firms, they likely use specialist LCA software to pair with such databases.
How long are EPDs valid and what are the maintenance expectations?
In IES, EPDs are typically valid for five years and, under GPI 5.0.1, owners are expected to perform an annual internal follow‑up to keep information current.
What should manufacturers confirm before engaging ACRYPT or any consultant?
Clarify PCR version and timing, operator choice, data collection and validation methods, the verification plan, realistic timelines, and how annual updates will be handled across the five‑year validity period.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
