EPDs for Furnishings in Europe: The data‑backed guide

What we count as “Furnishings” here

Furnishings covers products that finish and equip spaces rather than form the structure. Think office furniture, movable partitions, and luminaires that serve interior applications. If customers search “furniture EPD,” “lighting EPD,” or “office partitions EPD,” they usually land in this neighborhood.

Five‑year snapshot at a glance

Across Europe, we see 11 currently valid furnishings EPDs issued in the last five years, created by 5 manufacturers, published by 2 program operators, and based on 3 PCRs. The most recent issue in this five‑year window landed on May 19, 2022.

Latest seen: MOOD WALL SILK WALL by LINTEX AB, published with EPD International AB under PCR 2012:19 Furniture, except seats and mattresses. Valid through May 19, 2027.

Issuance pace

The category surged in 2022 and then paused. That matters for renewal timing and for how “fresh” the data appears to specifiers.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	2
2022	9
2023	0
2024	0
2025	0

Program operators buyers actually use

Two operators handled all currently valid declarations in this set. EPD International AB hosted the bulk, while EPD Australasia appeared in a single case for a Europe‑sold product. The concentration with EPD International AB signals it is a common, recognized path in Europe for furnishings, which helps when submittals move across multiple EU markets.

Operator mix by share in this five‑year set:

• EPD International AB: 10 EPDs across 4 manufacturers
• EPD Australasia: 1 EPD across 1 manufacturer

A practical takeaway is comparability. When multiple competitors use the same operator, reviewers see familiar formats and reviewers can verify faster. If you plan to publish elsewhere, align your PCR and reporting scope so apples compare to apples.

Who is publishing

One manufacturer drove most of the volume, with several others placing single product EPDs. The pattern looks like a “lead runner with a chasing pack,” which often happens when a partitions specialist moves early and lighting or furniture peers follow.

• Optima Products Limited: 7 EPDs
• LINTEX AB: 1 EPD
• WE‑EF: 1 EPD
• LAMP S.A.U: 1 EPD
• DROMEAS S.A.: 1 EPD

If your catalog overlaps with Optima’s partitions or with the listed lighting and office furniture, your sales team will face projects where an EPD is assumed rather than applauded. Entering bids without one can push you into penalty assumptions for embodied carbon, which reduces your chance to get specified at parity on performance and price.

PCRs that shaped these EPDs

Three PCRs account for all the declarations, and the shift from EN 15804+A1 to EN 15804+A2 is clear. Most active EPDs now sit on A2 Part A.

PCR	Count	Standard flavor	Latest expiry in set
PCR 2012:01 Construction products and construction services	1	EN 15804 A1	Jan 25, 2026
PCR 2012:19 Furniture, except seats and mattresses	2	EN 15804 A1	May 19, 2027
PCR 2019:14 Construction products	8	EN 15804 A2	Mar 13, 2027

What to do with this: if you still plan to publish on an A1 PCR, expect limited runway and comparability friction. If your competitors are already on A2, match their scope and modules to keep reviewers from discounting your numbers.

Expiry calendar to plan around

Renewals cluster soon. That affects tenders where “valid through the project award” is a box to tick.

Year	EPDs expiring	Notes
2026	2	One on A1 PCR 2012:01 expiring around Jan 25. One on A1 furniture PCR expiring around Feb 11.
2027	9	A1 furniture PCR item around May 19. Eight A2 declarations between Feb 21 and Mar 13.
2028	0
2029	0
2030	0

If your key product’s EPD aligns with those 2027 windows, budget a refresh now. Renewal projects that start late can collide with summer holiday schedules, which slows responder turnaround and verifier availability.

How often teams used an EPD service provider

Four out of eleven EPDs in this set were produced with help from an external EPD consultant or “EPD service provider” rather than entirely in‑house. That aligns with what we see across manufacturing more broadly. Teams pick external help when data wrangling stretches busy R&D and plant managers. If speed and white‑glove data collection are must‑haves, an experienced partner like Parq can take on the heavy lifting so your specialists stay focused on production and launches.

Notably absent manufacturers in the public registry

As of Jan 22, 2026, we did not find currently valid, public furnishings EPDs for several large European names commonly compared in bids: IKEA, Zumtobel, Flos, Artemide, Sedus, USM, Bene, Actiu, and Assmann. Some may be filing under adjacent product types or have declarations outside the main registry reviewed here. If you compete head‑to‑head with these brands, a product‑specific EPD can be a fast way to stand out in RFP scoring where a verified declaration is treated as the default.

Tactical picks for the next EPD

Choose an A2‑based PCR where your closest competitor already publishes. Keep the same declared unit. Match or extend modules so reviewers do not need to re‑interpret your scope. For luminaires, be explicit on maintenance and replacement cycles in B‑modules. For partitions and office furniture, nail packaging and installation waste assumptions in A5. It sounds picky, but that polish reduces clarifications that drag out submittals.

A quick note on the latest product we saw

MOOD WALL SILK WALL by LINTEX AB is a clean example of a furniture EPD filed in Europe within this timeframe. Published May 19, 2022 with EPD International AB under the furniture PCR, it remains valid through May 19, 2027. Use it as a reference for scope wording and tables if your product is similar in function.

What this means commercially

When an EPD exists, tender reviewers avoid conservative default penalties for embodied carbon. That keeps you in the mix based on performance and availability rather than a handicap you cannot influence. For a competitive furnishings SKU, the work to publish one EPD is often earned back by a single mid‑sized project win. Reliable cost averages vary by scope and verification needs, so quoting a one‑size price would be misleading. If you need to hit a Q2 launch window, start the data pull now to avoid a scramble at verification. We can definately help with that.

Work with the data

This article is built from the global public registry of EPDs that many architects and specifiers consult. Due to normal loading delays, some EPDs released in the second half of 2025 may not yet appear in the counts above. If you want the full up‑to‑date background dataset for your team, or a free, fast read on the best‑fit PCR for your next furnishings EPD based on your competitive set, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a quick message. I am happy to hop on a short call to walk you through options and trade‑offs.