EPDs for Exterior Sun Control Devices in Europe
Planning an EPD for louvers, brise soleil, external blinds, or roller shutters in 2026? This guide distills who is publishing, which program operators they use, and the PCR choices winning in Europe. It is based on the global public registry most specifiers consult. Because public registries can lag, some late‑2025 entries may not yet appear, and we call that out below so you can plan with confidence.
What we cover
Exterior sun control devices include fixed and operable systems that reduce solar gain at the facade. Think architectural louvers, brise soleil, external blinds, and roller shutters that sit outside the glazing.
The 2026 snapshot at a glance
Across Europe there are 8 current EPDs for exterior sun control devices issued in the last five years. They come from 4 manufacturers, span 2 program operators, and draw on 3 distinct PCRs. The newest we see is Climecon Louvres issued on Aug 15, 2025 with EPD Hub, expiring on Aug 14, 2030.
Who is publishing
Manufacturers in the set are balanced between the UK and Nordics, with Maple Sunscreening.co.uk leading at 4 EPDs. Ekovent AB has 2, while Climecon Oy and Fischer Profil each show 1. The pattern signals a move from component suppliers into whole-system declarations that specifiers can actually use at bid time.
Program operators in use
EPD Hub accounts for 7 EPDs across 3 manufacturers, showing cross country appeal and lighter lift for multi product portfolios. epddanmark hosts 1 EPD from a single manufacturer, which suggests a more national footprint. Operator choice will shape your templates, review time, and audience reach, so align it to where you sell most.
PCRs chosen and why it matters
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. Three references are active here. The EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 v1.3.4 appears on 4 EPDs with latest expiry on Aug 9, 2030. EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1 underpins 3 EPDs with latest expiry on Aug 14, 2030. One EPD cites a CEN EN 15804 reference with expiry on Apr 14, 2028. If you are starting now, aim for a PCR with a long runway so your declaration does not hit a surprise mid cycle refresh.
PCR usage and expiry table
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 (EN 15804 A2 2019/AC 2021) v1.3.4 | 4 | Aug 9, 2030 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1, Dec 5, 2023 | 3 | Aug 14, 2030 |
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 1 | Apr 14, 2028 |
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When expiries will bite
No expiries are scheduled in 2026 or 2027. One declaration ends in 2028. Four end in 2029, mostly clustered on Nov 15, which hints at a single publication wave. Three more reach the finish line in 2030, split between EPD Hub Core and EPD International. If your competitor sits in that 2029 pack, a 2026 start puts you in market with plenty of headroom.
Release tempo in the last five years
The category was quiet in 2021 and 2022, then momentum arrived.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2025 | 3 |
The cadence looks like a pilot year in 2023 followed by broader rollouts in 2024 and steady follow ups in 2025. That lines up with design team demand for product specific EPDs at facade level rather than only materials.
How much consultant help shows up
One of the eight EPDs lists a third party EPD consultant or service provider. Most manufacturers went direct to the operator, which can work if internal data flows are already clean. If you want speed with fewer late night spreadsheet hunts, an EPD service provider like Parq can centralize data collection and keep reviews moving without burning your engineering time.
Notably absent manufacturers for this category
As of Jan 23, 2026, several large European names in exterior shading do not show current, product specific EPDs under this exact category in the public registry many specifiers use. That includes Renson, Warema, Hunter Douglas Architectural, Colt, and HELLA. Some may have EPDs for adjacent products or in national portals that have not synced yet, so treat this as a prompt to double check your competitive set before bids. Griesser appears with a shading system EPD, and Schüco shows multiple EPDs for profiles that feed facade systems, which is adjacent but not a device level declaration. If your brand is missing here, this is your opening.
Operator and PCR fit, made practical
Start with the PCR your top targets already use, then validate that the cut of modules and scope captures how your device performs in sun, wind, and control hardware. Pick the operator where your buyers search first and where review time aligns with your launch window. A good partner will benchmark your exact product family, map data owners, and keep you out of rework when templates change.
What to do next
If you are planning a new EPD in 2026, grab the momentum from 2024 to 2025 and ship before the 2029 renewal wave. That timing helps sales protect margin where product specific EPDs are mandatory or preferred in specs and low carbon programs. If you need a friendly gut check on PCR fit or operator choice, message me on LinkedIn and I will share the full background dataset and hop on a short call for free to narrow your path.
Small but important note on coverage. This article aggregates the global public registry most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, some entries from the second half of 2025 may not be visible yet, so numbers here may slightly undercount late releases. If you spot a miss, tell us and we will update fast, we definetly care about getting the data right.
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an exterior sun control device in this guide?
Systems mounted outside the glazing that reduce solar gain, such as architectural louvers, brise soleil, external blinds, and roller shutters.
Which program operators are most used for these EPDs in Europe?
EPD Hub hosts the majority in this set with several manufacturers represented, while epddanmark hosts one EPD from a single manufacturer.
Which PCRs are common and how long do they last?
Two dominate: EPD International 2019:14 v1.3.4 and EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1, both with examples expiring in 2030. One EPD cites CEN EN 15804 with expiry in 2028.
When do most current EPDs in this category expire?
No expiries in 2026 or 2027, one in 2028, four in 2029, and three in 2030.
How many of these EPDs used an external EPD consultant or service provider?
One. The rest appear to be produced directly with the operators.
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.
