Brick EPDs in Europe: The Ultimate Data Guide
If you make clay brick, facing brick, brick slips, terracotta or masonry units, this 2026 snapshot distills who is publishing EPDs in Europe, which program operators and PCRs they choose, and when renewals will bite. Use it to plan your own declaration with eyes wide open.
What the landscape looks like now
Across Europe, 56 brick EPDs are currently valid, published by 20 manufacturers through 11 program operators. Activity accelerated in 2023 and 2024, with a recent release on Dec 12, 2025 for Forterra’s Measham Body A 1 Product Group via EPD Hub under a BRE PCR aligned to EN 15804+A2, valid until Dec 11, 2030. That is a healthy signal that brick remains very much in play for specs that ask for product‑specific declarations.
Who is publishing
The field is diverse. Randers Tegl A/S stands out with 20 EPDs, followed by LODE SIA with 4 and several manufacturers with two or three apiece, including Forterra, Joma, KEBE, Saint‑Gobain and Wienerberger subsidiaries. A long tail of single‑EPD issuers suggests many teams tested the waters with one high‑priority product first. That is a sensible entry strategy when sales want momentum without boiling the ocean.
Where these EPDs are published
Publishers spread work across operators rather than clustering around only one, which reduces bottleneck risk. EPD International AB hosts 18 EPDs used by 9 different manufacturers, making it a common European choice. Danish Technological Institute hosts 14 EPDs yet from only 2 manufacturers, so volume is concentrated. EPD Australasia appears in European brick too with 8 EPDs from 2 manufacturers. EPD Hub and EPD Norway each serve multiple brands, while IBU, INIES and Kiwa each appear for single‑manufacturer cases. If you care about speed, check typical lead times and language coverage at the operator before you commit.
PCRs in play, simplified
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. For brick in Europe you will mostly see EN 15804 aligned rules, either the core standard or national additions. Some Part B documents narrow scoping for bricks. Below is the volume by PCR with the latest expiry observed.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 13 | Oct 29, 2028 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules | 12 | Mar 1, 2029 |
| Sustainability of construction works — National addition to NF EN 15804+A2 | 8 | Mar 1, 2028 |
| NPCR 009 Part B for technical and chemical products | 5 | Dec 5, 2028 |
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 3 | Mar 1, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 5, 2023) | 3 | Oct 16, 2030 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) (1.2.5) | 3 | Mar 27, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14‑c‑PCR‑001 Cement and building lime (EN 16908) | 3 | Feb 23, 2028 |
| BRE PCR for Type III EPD of Construction Products to EN 15804+A2 | 1 | Dec 11, 2030 |
| Part B: Requirements on the EPD for Bricks | 1 | Aug 3, 2026 |
| NF EN 15804+A1 national addition | 1 | Sep 2, 2027 |
| Unknown PCR | 2 | Apr 2, 2030 |
Trend to watch. Far‑future expiries are anchored by EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 and the BRE PCR instances above, which are good candidates if you want fewer mid‑term edits. National additions, especially in France, remain a path for façade and structural brick when local buyers expect them.
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When EPDs were issued
Momentum matters to sales teams. Here is the five‑year cadence.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 20 |
| 2024 | 21 |
| 2025 | 6 |
The 2023 to 2024 burst lines up with A2 transitions maturing and teams rolling out multi‑plant, multi‑SKU coverage rather than one‑off pilots.
What expires next
Renewals will shape bid readiness more than anything. Here is the next five‑year expiry picture by year, grouped by PCR used.
2026: 3 total. Two under the EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules between Jul 12 and Sep 16. One under Part B: Bricks on Aug 3.
2027: 6 total. Three under PCR 2019:14 (1.3.3) between Jul 26 and Oct 25. Two under PCR 2019:14 (1.2.5) on Jul 26. One under NF EN 15804+A1 national addition on Sep 2.
2028: 20 total. Ten under PCR 2019:14 (1.3.3) between Mar 16 and Oct 29. Five under NPCR 009 between Jun 30 and Dec 5. Three under c‑PCR‑001 Cement and building lime on Feb 23. One under PCR 2019:14 (1.2.5) on Mar 27. One under NF EN 15804+A2 national addition on Jun 30.
2029: 21 total. Ten under EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 on Mar 1. Seven under NF EN 15804+A2 national addition on Mar 1. Three under CEN standard EN 15804 on Mar 1. One with Unknown PCR on Apr 23.
2030: 6 total. Three under EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 between Jul 25 and Oct 16. One under the BRE PCR on Dec 11. One under EPD International PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4 on Dec 11. One under Unknown PCR on Apr 2.
If your key product expires in 2028 or 2029, start data collection two quarters earlier than you think. Plants change fuels, scrap rates drift and supply chains shift. Early data wrangling avoids last‑minute model surprises.
How teams are getting this done
48 of 56 brick EPDs were created with an external EPD consultant or service provider. That tells a simple story. Most manufacturers do not want their R&D, production and product management teams buried in spreadsheets and evidence packs for weeks. A white‑glove partner like Parq takes on the heavy lifting and keeps timelines tight, while staying program‑operator agnostic so you can publish with the body your market trusts most. Fast matters when a specification window opens for only a few weeks.
Program operator choices, through a commercial lens
If you sell into multiple EU markets, EPD International AB and national additions via INIES cover a lot of ground with strong buyer recognition. If you are Denmark‑centric or run many brick variants, Danish Technological Institute can be effective since it already carries larger brick sets for a handful of brands. EPD Hub is emerging in brick with long runway expiries. Any operator can work if the PCR alignment is right and the review team understands clay unit masonry well.
Notably absent names to watch
As of Jan 19, 2026 we could not find current brick EPDs in the public registry most specifiers use for several large European brick brands including Vandersanden, Michelmersh and Röben. They may be preparing updates, publishing under a different category or using national databases that are not yet mirrored. If you compete with them, there is still room to win on transparency while they regroup.
Practical next steps for a first or next brick EPD
Pick the PCR that matches your buyers and your renewal window, not only the labelling on the front page. Check which competitors use it. Confirm review resources for your product’s scope and module coverage. Line up plant data by reference year and make transport and energy assumptions explicit. Then choose a program operator whose queue and language coverage fit your launch plan. It sounds like a lot, but with the right service partner it is quite manageable and definately faster than most teams expect.
A final word and how to get the full dataset
This article uses data from the global public registry most architects and specifiers rely on. Because of normal loading timelines, some late‑2025 EPDs may not show up yet. If you want the full up‑to‑date background data behind these summaries, or a quick free call to discuss the best‑fit PCR and program operator for your next EPD based on your competitive set, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. We are happy to help you move from idea to published declaration with less stress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators are most common for brick EPDs in Europe based on recent publications?
EPD International AB hosts the most with 18 EPDs across 9 manufacturers, followed by Danish Technological Institute with 14 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. EPD Hub, EPD Norway and EPD Australasia also appear, while IBU, INIES and Kiwa show up in single‑manufacturer cases.
Which PCRs dominate and what expiries should manufacturers plan for?
PCR 2019:14 (EN 15804+A2) version 1.3.3 is most common at 13 EPDs, followed by EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules at 12 EPDs. Heaviest expiry waves arrive in 2028 and 2029, with 20 and 21 EPDs expiring respectively.
How often are EPD consultants used for brick EPDs in Europe?
Very often. 48 of 56 EPDs in the last five years were developed with an external EPD service provider, indicating preference for white‑glove support over in‑house builds.
What was the latest brick EPD issued in the dataset?
Forterra’s Measham Body A 1 Product Group, issued Dec 12, 2025 via EPD Hub under a BRE PCR aligned to EN 15804+A2, with an expiry on Dec 11, 2030.
About the Author
With a passion for sustainability and a love for complex data, Toby helps manufacturers efficiently collect data from across their organization and get their EPDs done right. He’s especially interested in how AI can support human expertise, helping R&D and factory teams work faster, smarter, and with less friction.
