LCA.no: LCA and EPD services in brief
Considering LCA or EPD support and wondering what LCA.no actually delivers for manufacturers? Here is a concise, neutral rundown of their tools, consulting model, verification approach, and where they tend to operate, plus what the engagement typically feels like on the client side.
Who LCA.no is and where they work
LCA.no is a Norway‑based provider of software and consulting for environmental product documentation with a focus on construction products. Their English “About us” page positions them as a tools‑plus‑advisory team using research‑based data and international standards (About us). Public updates highlight activity across the Nordics and partnerships in markets like Iceland, suggesting a Northern Europe center of gravity with international delivery (VERKVIST partnership).
What they sell to manufacturers
The flagship offer is the EPD Generator, a software tool that structures data and calculates impacts for product‑specific EPDs, offered in multiple languages (EPD Generator, EN). For teams testing the waters, “EPD Start” is a packaged track where LCA.no’s consultants build up to five EPDs and manage handoffs to verification, with an indicative 4 to 6 week delivery for low‑complexity products (EPD Start). They also run live training for users who want to self‑produce EPDs in the tool (Course signup).
LCA studies, beyond declarations
LCA.no describes full life‑cycle assessments as a core competency used for product development, comparison studies, and as the analytical base for EPDs (What is LCA). They offer consulting for interpreting results and building tailored LCA tools for specific business needs (Consulting). For project‑level carbon accounting, they market “LCA Prosjekt” to calculate emissions with simple data inputs and exports (LCA Prosjekt).
EPD creation and verification support
Their content explains how data is structured for EPDs and emphasizes third‑party verification. In practice, the team prepares analyses, assembles documentation, and coordinates an approved verifier prior to program operator publication, typically at EPD‑Norge for Nordic clients (What is an EPD, Consulting, EPD Start). For users who self‑produce, the generator’s background datasets and calculations are locked and independently verified, which is meant to support consistent outcomes across many EPDs (EPD Generator).
PCR guidance and rule alignment
Manufacturers will need the correct Product Category Rules to ensure comparability. LCA.no’s industry projects show involvement in PCR work through program operators, for example in the Norwegian seafood sector where a new PCR and dedicated generator were developed with EPD‑Norge oversight (Seafood industry insight). Expect advice on which PCR applies and when updates affect renewals.
Data collection and software workflow
Manufacturers provide product compositions, site energy and fuels, transports, and waste. LCA.no supplies a data intake template and can help add missing datasets to the generator’s libraries, which reference EN 15804+A2 indicators and ecoinvent‑based modeling guidance (Data collection template, EN 15804+A2 indicators explainer). For larger fleets, LCA.no promotes API connections and scalable output, including machine‑readable EPDs compatible with EPD‑Norge’s digital library (Byggtjeneste overview, EPD‑Norge Digi note).
Typical industries
Most visible activity is in construction supply chains such as windows and doors, glass and façade, cement and concrete, cables and electrical, plus examples from the seafood industry via sector initiatives (Glass and façade offer, Seafood industry insight). That pattern aligns with where EPD demand is growing fastest through public procurement and building certification across the Nordics.
Geographic focus and program operators
Manufacturers using LCA.no commonly publish with EPD‑Norge, which participates in ECO Platform and coordinates with neighboring programs. Nordic public buyers now weight climate and environment at a minimum of 30 percent in tenders, which strengthens the commercial case for verified, machine‑readable EPDs in this region (DFØ, 2025) (DFØ guidance). Globally, digital EPDs and operator libraries continue to expand, with the International EPD System reporting more than 10,000 valid EPDs in late 2024 and dozens of fully digital EPDs by May 2025 (EPD International, 2024, EPD International, 2025).
What the client experience feels like
Teams choosing traditional consultancy paths should plan for workshops, questionnaires, spreadsheet passes, and iterative data validation. Internal effort can be meaningful, especially during first‑time scoping, supplier outreach, and allocation decisions. Timelines vary by product complexity, verification queues, and program operator cycles, so calendar real estate matters more than many expect.
How their EPD Generator changes the cadence
The generator model shifts effort into a structured workflow and central data model. For small portfolios, “EPD Start” offloads most of the heavy lifting to LCA.no’s consultants, then hands back a working environment for future updates (EPD Start). For large portfolios, the self‑service path is meant to scale declarations consistently while keeping verification independent and publication routes open with operators like EPD‑Norge (EPD Generator).
Competitors you may also meet
In the same deal cycles, manufacturers often evaluate Nordic engineering consultancies, national research institutes, boutique LCA firms serving the building sector, and global sustainability consultancies. The short list usually reflects where you plan to publish, which PCR applies, and how much in‑house time you can realistically commit in the next quarter.
Buyer’s lens: signals of fit
If your portfolio is concentrated in a few product families, if Nordic buyers are key, and if you prefer a structured tool plus advisory handoffs, LCA.no’s offer will feel familiar. If you want low‑friction data intake, faster throughput, and white‑glove wrangling across plants and suppliers, set those as explicit selection criteria in any RFP so you can fairly compare options. One small but telling check, ask who will run supplier chases and how often the team provides progress burndown against PCR scope, verifcation gates and operator upload.
Final take
LCA.no combines a purpose‑built EPD generator, sector know‑how, and verifier relationships that suit Nordic‑focused manufacturers and multi‑product construction brands. The engagement still requires meaningful input from product and operations teams, which is normal for rigorous LCA and EPD work. Use procurement realities, PCR relevance, and expected internal effort as the three anchors for your decision, then pick the model that turns enviromental paperwork into real commercial momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does LCA.no provide third‑party verification or only software?
They coordinate with approved independent verifiers and manage submissions to program operators, while the EPD Generator provides a structured pathway for repeatable calculations (Consulting, EPD Start).
Can manufacturers self‑produce EPDs with LCA.no or is it a consulting‑only model?
Both. Teams can self‑produce with the EPD Generator, or use the EPD Start package where LCA.no’s consultants develop a limited set of EPDs and hand back the environment for future updates (EPD Generator, EPD Start).
Which program operator is most common for their clients?
EPD‑Norge is most visible, including support for digital EPDs in EPD‑Norge’s library, though publication choice depends on market goals (EPD‑Norge Digi note).
What internal workload should we plan for if we choose a traditional consultancy path?
Expect workshops, questionnaires, spreadsheet data passes, supplier outreach, and verification documentation rounds. Time increases with product complexity and PCR scope.
Do they help with PCR selection or development?
Yes. Their industry collaborations include PCR development with EPD‑Norge in sector initiatives, which informs PCR selection for product‑specific EPDs (Seafood industry insight).
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
