What PRé Sustainability Offers for LCA and EPDs

Who they are and where they work

PRé Sustainability is a Netherlands‑based LCA consultancy with a global partner network. Their site highlights consulting, software, and training that serve manufacturers across sectors, with visible work in construction, apparel, floriculture, food, and chemicals. See their overview pages and contact details in Amersfoort for geographic grounding (pre‑sustainability.com, About and Contact).

Core services manufacturers will see

PRé promotes classic LCA study work, usually cradle‑to‑gate or cradle‑to‑grave, plus improvement analysis and communication deliverables. Their dedicated LCA services page outlines how they scope, model, and interpret results for product teams (Life cycle assessment). Case write‑ups show LCA used to prepare or underpin EPDs for cement and concrete, panels, and other building materials (Argos case, ECO‑SANDWICH case). In construction, they describe helping companies and trade groups streamline how EPDs are produced and managed (Construction industry page).

EPD creation and verification support

While PRé is not a program operator, their project library references EPD deliverables and program‑specific tooling, such as BRE LINA, an online system they built for BRE’s verification scheme (BRE LINA case). They also take on technical reviews and third‑party checks in PCR contexts, for example for the Sustainable Apparel Coalition’s sector guidance (PCR guidance review). For timelines and renewal planning, remember most operators set EPD validity at five years, with updates triggered by material changes, a useful benchmark when budgeting your refresh cycles (EPD International FAQ, 2024).

PCR guidance and rule selection

Choosing the right rulebook matters. PRé’s casework includes organizing a global PCR database for GEDnet and participating in PCR committees for apparel, which signals familiarity with how rules differ by operator and region (GEDnet PCR database, Fristads PCR committee). If you build for Europe, watch construction PCR updates that altered transition dates in 2025, which affected how and when teams could publish under specific versions (EPD International PCR 2019:14 updates, 2025). A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart.

Data collection in practice

Expect structured data intake. PRé’s cases describe questionnaires and bill‑of‑materials requests to gather inventory data across sites and suppliers, plus spreadsheets for energy, transport, and waste streams (ECO‑SANDWICH data collection). Manufacturers typically provide a reference year of operations, then iterate as gaps surface. Workshops to align on scope and assumptions are common, along with reviewer Q&A once the LCA is finished.

Tools and software you may encounter

PRé develops and sells SimaPro, positioned for deep modeling and enterprise scaling. SimaPro Craft targets expert users, while SimaPro Synergy aims at spreading footprint insights inside larger organizations (SimaPro Craft). Their teams also build domain tools powered by SimaPro’s calculation engine, such as BRE LINA for construction or sector apps for floriculture and textiles (Construction, Flori Footprint, bAwear Score).

What the engagement usually feels like

Traditional consulting means more of your internal time. Expect intake meetings, document hunts, supplier outreach, and several review rounds before verification. Spreadsheets and survey links are normal. If you have multiple plants or many SKUs, prepare to centralize ERP and utility data early. In our view, market expectations are shifting toward low‑friction data intake and faster turnarounds, yet many firms still experience multi‑month cycles with heavier lift from engineering and operations. That’s not a knock, just a reality of the classic model.

Industries and examples

Most visible casework sits in construction, but PRé showcases LCA support for apparel, packaging, floriculture, and food. Their Construction page collects building material examples and program alignment content, including EN 15804 guidance, which many European EPDs rely on (Construction). The broader EPD market keeps growing, which is why many manufacturers treat EPDs as table stakes for bids rather than optional marketing. One major operator reports hosting over 10,000 valid EPDs, with construction representing about 80 percent by volume (EPD International, 2024).

What to clarify before you start

Set scope and PCR up front. Confirm which operator and PCR version your competitors use, how plant boundaries will be handled, and whether modules A1–A3 only or A1–A3 plus C and D will be required for your market. If you publish in Europe, check whether current EN 15804 and construction PCR versions change any indicators you care about. Ask how supplier data gaps will be filled and who owns the communication artifacts after publication. Dont forget to budget verification lead time with the chosen operator. For example, some recent guidance consolidated process‑certification validity to five years, with annual audits to maintain it, which influences your internal calendar (EPD International, 2025).

Competitors you may also evaluate

In the same general segment, manufacturers often compare PRé with larger multi‑disciplinary firms and LCA specialists. Common shortlists include ERM, Anthesis, Ramboll, WSP, Quantis by BCG, and Sphera’s consulting teams. Offerings, tools, and cadence differ, so vet how each partner handles data intake, iteration speed, and verification relationships in your product category.

The takeaway for manufacturers

PRé Sustainability appears well suited for teams that want classic, method‑heavy LCA work, sector‑specific tooling, and SimaPro depth. The tradeoff is the familiar consultant rhythm of workshops, questionnaires, and spreadsheets, which can stretch timelines and internal effort. If your commercial goal is to win more specs with reliable, timely EPDs, lock PCR and operator choices early, pick a partner model that minimizes the data chase, and keep your renewal calendar tight to the five‑year EPD validity norm so your documents stay usable in bids (EPD International, 2024).