EVEA’s LCA and EPD services, at a glance

Who EVEA is

EVEA is a France‑based life cycle and eco‑design consultancy with offices in Nantes, Lyon, and Troyes. They position around end‑to‑end support: LCA studies, EPD and FDES work, PEP Ecopassport support, critical reviews, and training. Their overview of services and sectors is here: Services and Sectors.

Core services manufacturers will notice

EVEA lists product LCAs, carbon footprints, and social LCA, plus FDES for construction and PEP for electrical and HVAC equipment. They highlight third‑party verification capabilities and “critical review” against ISO 14040‑44 and ISO 14071, which is relevant when buyers ask for an independent check. See their pages for EPD, FDES, PEP and critical review.

EPD, FDES and PEP paths in their words

For the French market they describe FDES aligned to NF EN 15804+A2 and its national complement, and PEP for electro‑technical products. Publication commonly routes to INIES for FDES and PEP. That matters commercially because INIES has become the default data source in RE2020 workflows, passing 5,000 environmental declarations in June 2024 and 6,000 in April 2025 (INIES, 2025) (INIES, 2025).

Software and tools in their stack

Two proprietary tools sit alongside their consulting:

• ASKOR: an LCA and eco‑design SaaS with BOM import, PLM and ERP integrations, and sector modules. Useful when many SKUs need consistent modeling. Details at askor.eco.
• Ev‑DEC: positioned as an EPD and PEP platform for producing FDES, PEP and EPD outputs. See ev-dec.com.

They are also the distributor of SimaPro in France, which signals comfort with expert‑level LCA workflows. More at SimaPro by EVEA.

What to expect in a consultant‑led project

Manufacturers should plan for workshops to scope system boundaries, questionnaires to capture utilities and bills of materials, and spreadsheet handoffs to reconcile site data. Expect reviewer back‑and‑forth on allocation choices, transport assumptions, and packaging. Timelines often stretch when internal data owners juggle other priorities. That is normal for traditional consultancy models. Modern buyer expectations are shifting toward low‑friction data intake, faster iteration, and clearer interim visibility, so set ground rules early on cadence and decision rights.

PCR selection and program‑operator alignment

Good practice is to mirror the Product Category Rules competitors use when possible, provided the scope fits your product. Ask EVEA which PCR and operator they recommend for each target market and whether the result will be accepted by specifiers there. Most construction EPDs carry a five‑year validity under program rules, so plan refresh windows accordingly (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025).

Geography and industries

EVEA’s footprint and case experience skew to France and continental Europe. They list activity across construction materials and equipment, electronics and IT, packaging, cosmetics and detergents, plastics and composites, mechanical systems, transport and logistics, and more. That breadth can be helpful if your portfolio spans several product families under one umbrella team.

Data collection, verification and QA

On data intake, ASKOR’s claims of BOM import and PLM or ERP links can reduce manual entry for some teams. For FDES and PEP work, confirmation that verifiers are accredited for the chosen program is essential. Ask for a short verification plan that names the operator, the verifier, the PCR version, and the anticipated checks on scenarios and datasets. Simple, but it avoids late surprises.

Market tailwinds to keep in view

EU rules are moving buyers toward whole‑life carbon thinking. The revised Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires life‑cycle GWP disclosure in energy performance certificates for new buildings over 1,000 m² from 2028, then for all new buildings from 2030 (European Commission, 2025) (European Commission, 2025). This is already nudging more product‑specific data into bids. If a number is missing in public sources, say so plainly rather than invent it.

Where EVEA may fit

Teams aiming for France‑first market access with FDES in INIES and PEP for electro‑technical categories may find the combination of consulting and in‑house tools practical. Companies that prefer SimaPro‑based modeling stacks may also see a smoother fit. If you need a fast ramp on a large SKU set, confirm upfront whether their delivery model covers heavy data wrangling or expects your team to do most of it. Some orgs dont want that lift.

Nearby competitors in this segment

In France and neighboring markets, manufacturers often compare EVEA with Solinnen, RDC Environment, Carbone 4 and larger LCA consultancies such as Quantis. The right choice depends on category expertise, verification capacity for your preferred operator, and how much internal resourcing you can spare during data collection.

Buyer checklist you can copy‑paste

• Ask for a one‑page delivery plan that includes target operator, PCR, verification route, and publication pathway to INIES or ECO Platform as relevant.
• Confirm the foreground data period, the plant scope, and who gathers what from whom.
• Request example reviewer comments from a previous FDES or PEP to understand their QA depth.
• Agree on milestone reviews tied to model freezes to avoid scope drift.

Final thought

EVEA operates as a traditional consultancy with proprietary tools. For manufacturers, the win is simple: get to compliant, comparable, and publishable LCAs and EPDs that show up where specifiers actually pull data. Keep your eyes on PCR alignment, verification logistics, and the internal time your team will need to commit.