Trinity Consultants’ LCA and EPD services, summarized
Manufacturers often face a maze of data requests when starting an LCA or EPD. Trinity Consultants sits in the familiar consultant camp, with engineers who can model complex operations and coordinate with program operators. If your team prefers a traditional engagement that leans on internal spreadsheets and questionaires, they fit that mold. If you need minimal lift and a fast clock, evaluate how the workload and timeline will actually run before you sign.
Who Trinity Consultants is
Trinity Consultants is a long‑standing U.S. environmental consultancy with a nationwide office network and a growing sustainability practice. Their LCA and EPD work is presented within their sustainability services and includes program‑operator coordination for verified declarations (Life Cycle Assessment, Environmental Sustainability Metrics).
What they offer to manufacturers
The firm provides product LCAs, EPD preparation, and support through verification and publication. Their materials emphasize transparency and collaborative modeling through a partnership with CarbonGraph, which gives stakeholders visibility into system boundaries, assumptions, and datasets (Transparency You Can Trust). For teams that want consultant‑led modeling plus digital traceability, this approach is familiar and service‑forward.
Portfolio snapshot from public EPDs
Based on public EPD records as of late 2025, Trinity’s developer footprint appears focused on three product families. We see 48 EPDs in total, with 21 issued in the past year. The mix is concentrated in Electrical Conduit and Insulated Wall Panels at 21 each, plus 6 for Hollow Sections. That pattern suggests depth in a few categories rather than a broad cross‑industry surge, which can be an advantage if you sit in those lanes.
How engagement typically feels
Traditional consultants often rely on structured data requests, workbook templates, and iterative Q&A. Trinity’s materials stress model transparency, but they do not publish standard turnaround times or a typical data‑collection burden on their site as of December 2025. If speed and low‑friction data wrangling are critical, press for a week‑by‑week plan, named reviewers, and explicit responsibilities across plants and suppliers.
Program operators and validity
Trinity coordinates third‑party review with established program operators. Publishing timelines frequently hinge on operator queues and the complexity of PCR rules. EPDs are generally valid for five years, after which they must be updated or reissued to remain current with applicable PCRs and data sources (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024).
Where they fit best
Manufacturers in building products and metals who already run tight compliance programs often mesh well with a consultant‑led model. If your team can quickly assemble utility, throughput, and supplier datasets, you can capitalize on their engineering horsepower and review coordination. If your priority is to reduce internal lift across R&D, plant, and product management, scrutinize how data intake and follow‑ups are handled in practice.
Who they usually compete with
In North America, Trinity most commonly overlaps with large EHS and sustainability consultancies that also run LCA and EPD projects, such as ERM, Ramboll, and WSP. Buyers choosing among firms at this scale typically evaluate sector fluency, verification relationships, and how much day‑to‑day data wrangling lands on internal teams versus the consultant.
What to verify before you engage
- Timeline with milestones, reviewer gates, and planned operator submission date.
- Exact data‑collection scope, who chases suppliers, and tooling used for intake.
- PCR selection logic, including alternatives if a preferred rule expires mid‑project.
- Post‑publication support, including updates when background datasets change and what triggers a refresh.
Bottom line for manufacturers
Trinity Consultants offers a conventional, engineer‑led route to LCAs and EPDs, with added transparency through their CarbonGraph collaboration. The recent EPD output signals focus in a few construction‑relevant categories rather than a broad portfolio push. If you value rapid turnarounds and minimal internal lift, make the operating plan and data handoff crystal clear, then hold the project to those specifics. The commercial payoff of a credible, third‑party verified EPD can be significant when specifications require it and buyers prefer product‑specific results (EPD International, 2024).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Trinity Consultants publish standard LCA or EPD timelines on their website?
As of December 2025, we did not find published standard timelines on their site. Ask for a milestone plan with operator submission dates and review windows before kickoff.
Which program operators can they work with?
They state coordination with program operators and third‑party reviewers. Specific operator choice typically depends on your market and PCR. Confirm operator selection during scoping.
How broad is their EPD experience across product categories?
Recent public records show concentration in three categories: electrical conduit, insulated wall panels, and hollow sections, with 48 total EPDs and 21 in the past year. That indicates depth over breadth.
What should a manufacturer confirm to avoid delays?
Clarify data owners by plant, supplier engagement, PCR choice and expiry, and reviewer availability. Ask for weekly checkpoints and a clear rework path if the verifier requests changes.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
