Hedgehog Company B.V. vs Parq

Two models, two workflows

Hedgehog Company B.V. represents the classic consultancy approach in LCA and EPD work. Engagements are typically project based, with scoping, data requests, modeling, third party verification, then publishing.

Parq pairs a purpose built platform with a white glove data collection team that handles the heavy lifting inside the manufacturer’s org so specialists in R&D and operations can stay focused. The result is delivery roughly 70% faster than industry norms while keeping quality and completeness front and center.

Speed and predictability

For many product lines, every month without an EPD means losing specs that require one. Parq optimizes the intake and review loop so decision makers see clean, verified numbers sooner. Consultancy timelines often hinge on how quickly your team can chase meters, wastes, and supplier data. If that internal chase drags, the schedule drags.

Data collection burden

Consultancies usually hand over questionnaires and wait for inputs. That works when teams have spare capacity, which is rare. Parq’s white glove model means we coordinate across plants and systems, normalize utility and production data, and flag gaps proactively. That reduces rework and cuts back on meeting churn. It also means fewer late night spreadsheet marathons, which no one misses.

Verification and program operator choice

Both paths can deliver third party verified EPDs under ISO 14025 and EN 15804. What matters is operator fit. Manufacturers in the United States often prefer Smart EPD. Many European publishers favor IBU. EPD validity is typically five years under established programs, which helps with portfolio planning (IBU, 2024) (IBU, 2024). UL Solutions states the same five year validity for its EPD program, aligning with market practice (UL Solutions, 2024) (UL Solutions, 2024).

PCR selection and comparability

A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Strong partners study which PCRs competitors use, check remaining validity windows, and recommend the option that maximizes comparability without painting you into a corner when the next renewal hits. If a PCR is near its revision, plan for a light rework later rather than waiting and losing market time.

Digital deliverables and portfolio scaling

One product EPD is step one. Most manufacturers need a roadmap for dozens of SKUs, recipe variants, and plants. Parq’s platform centers on repeatability, templating, and auditable data lineage so adding the next five products is incremental, not a restart. A traditional consultancy can scale with added projects and hours. The question is whether your internal team becomes the bottleneck again when the next product line comes due.

Where the ROI comes from

EPDs are not just compliance paperwork. They open doors to projects that score materials on verified carbon and transparency. The buildings and construction sector accounts for roughly 37% of energy related CO2 emissions globally, which keeps buyer attention fixed on material impacts and documentation quality (GlobalABC, 2024) (GlobalABC, 2024). Reliable cost averages are hard to pin down because scopes vary, but many teams see the payback with a single mid sized project win.

Geographic fit and language

Hedgehog Company B.V. operates from the Netherlands market context. Parq regularly publishes with Smart EPD in the United States and IBU in Europe, yet remains operator agnostic so the venue fits the strategy, not the other way around. If your sales motion spans regions, check that the partner can support data conventions, units, and supplier footprints across those regions without extra homework for your staff.

What to ask any vendor before you sign

• Who collects utility, production, transport, and waste data from inside our organization and suppliers, and how is it validated before modeling begins.
• Which PCR will you use and why is it the best match for our competitive set and renewal timing.
• How will you minimize rework when a PCR or operator template updates next year.
• What is the plan to extend one product EPD into a portfolio with plant specific variants.
• How will you package results so sales and spec teams can use them immediately in bids and submittals.

Bottom line for specs and sales

If your team loves running the data gauntlet and has clear bandwidth, a traditional consultancy like Hedgehog Company B.V. can deliver. If the priority is speed, ease, and dependable completeness without burning out internal experts, Parq is designed for that precise outcome. Pick the path that keeps momentum in teh spec pipeline and gets credible numbers into the market while they still matter.