EPDs for Roof Panels in Europe: The Data Guide
Planning a roof panel EPD in 2026? Here is the European landscape in one place, built for product managers and technical leads at metal and composite panel makers. We include insulated metal panels, sandwich panels, profiled metal roof sheets, and roofing accessories that show up in specs as roof panels. Use this to benchmark against competitors, pick a PCR with confidence, and time renewals before they bite.
What we count as a roof panel
In this guide, “roof panels” covers insulated metal panels, mineral‑wool and PIR sandwich panels, profiled metal roof sheets, and accessory panels sold as part of a roof system. If your product is marketed as insulated panels or sandwich panels, it is in scope.
Market snapshot for Europe
There are 60 currently valid EPDs for roof panels, issued by 28 manufacturers through 8 program operators and based on 11 different PCRs. The latest publication we see is PP Dry Verge Unit from Manthorpe Building Products on Dec 16, 2025 with EPD Hub under EPD International PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4, expiring Dec 15, 2030.
Why this matters commercially is simple. Many buyers must model embodied carbon from product‑specific data or accept a penalty in project accounting. Having a current, third‑party verified EPD keeps you in contention without racing to the lowest price.
Where these EPDs are published
Program operators tell you as much about go‑to‑market as they do about carbon. Here is the current picture.
- INIES leads with 40 EPDs across 17 manufacturers. That is broad adoption, not a single‑manufacturer spike. Expect French NF EN 15804 national additions to feature prominently.
- EPD International AB has 5 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. Often chosen when companies want cross‑border familiarity and fast publication cadence.
- EPD Italy shows 4 EPDs across 1 manufacturer, a concentrated portfolio that can still be a good fit for Italy‑first sales.
- EPD Hub has 4 EPDs across 4 manufacturers, indicating early traction with multiple competitors.
- IBU has 3 EPDs across 3 manufacturers, consistent with German‑centric specification needs.
- Danish Technological Institute has 2 EPDs across 1 manufacturer. EPD Norway and EPD Australasia each appear once.
The signal for manufacturers: specifiers will find you wherever you publish, but operator choice affects review time, language expectations, and the national addenda applied.
Who is active among manufacturers
Roof panel EPDs are not dominated by a single brand. Notable contributors include EVERLITE CONCEPT and Etex Group (5 each), Italcementi, RHEINZINK France, PIZARRAS LOS TRES CUÑADOS, and TMP CONVERT (4 each). ArcelorMittal Construction France, PIVA Group, Randers Tegl, and SOPREMA NV add depth with 3 each. The tail is long, which is good news if you are entering now. You are competing with many peers, not one immovable giant.
The PCRs you will actually use
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, ignore it and the game falls apart. The mix below shows clear clustering around French national additions to EN 15804 and a steady presence of operator‑specific cores.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability of construction works, National addition to NF EN 15804+A2 | 31 | Jul 26, 2029 |
| Sustainability of construction works, National addition to NF EN 15804+A1 | 13 | Oct 31, 2027 |
| PCR for Construction products: ICMQ‑001/15 rev 2 | 4 | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Teil B: Anforderungen für Dünnwandige Profile und Profiltafeln aus Metall | 2 | Nov 20, 2028 |
| Part B: Requirements on EPD for thin walled profiles and profiled panels of metal | 2 | Sep 8, 2030 |
| CEN standard EN 15804 | 2 | Mar 1, 2029 |
| PCR 2019:14‑c‑PCR‑005 Thermal Insulation products (EN 16783) | 2 | Apr 20, 2026 |
| EN 15804:2012+A2:2019 core rules | 1 | Nov 29, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 5, 2023) | 1 | Feb 1, 2027 |
| EPD International PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4 | 1 | Dec 15, 2030 |
| Part A, implementation of EN 15804 in Ireland | 1 | Oct 22, 2028 |
What stands out
- The NF EN 15804+A2 national addition dominates. If France is a priority market, this is the default path.
- Metal profile specific Part B documents are present and carry long expiries into 2030, a safe runway for new EPDs on profiled panels.
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Release velocity since 2021
Momentum matters for sales teams aiming at public projects and large GCs. Publication counts by year show a clear surge in 2024.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 13 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2025 | 3 |
Expect 2025 totals to rise as late‑year declarations are processed in registries. If your EPD landed in Q4 and is not yet visible to every database, that does not mean specifiers cannot use it.
Expiry cliffs to watch from 2026 to 2030
Renewal waves are predictable, so plan backwards from validation deadlines and lab time. Most expiries cluster in three bands.
- 2026 has 13 expiries. Seven are under the NF EN 15804+A1 national addition, four under ICMQ‑001/15 rev 2, and two under the insulation c‑PCR. The first lapse we see is Jan 21 and the last in 2026 is Jul 7.
- 2028 has 14 expiries, almost all under the NF EN 15804+A2 national addition. Ireland’s Part A record appears late in the year on Oct 22.
- 2029 peaks at 22 expiries, including the CEN EN 15804 core set on Mar 1 and a large NF EN 15804+A2 tranche through Jul 26.
- 2030 already shows 2 relevant long‑dated profiled panel and EPD International records.
Program operator rules generally set EPD validity at five years, so start renewal prep 9 to 12 months out to avoid a gap (EPD International GPI, 2023). That window protects sales pipelines from last‑minute scrambles.
How EPD consultants fit into this category
We see 21 of 60 roof panel EPDs released with an EPD service provider involved, a 35 percent share. The pattern is consistent with complex product data collection across multiple sites, coatings, and panel thicknesses. A white‑glove partner that handles internal data wrangling, supplier outreach, and operator project management frees engineering and plant teams to focus on production. If you want an example of that model, see Parq.
Operator choice, simplified
Choose the operator that matches your target specs and languages. INIES aligns with French public procurement and RE2020 workflows. IBU aligns with German speaking markets and DIN expectations. EPD International and EPD Hub offer cross‑market familiarity. The right call is often to publish where competitors publish, then extend to a second operator for strategic markets.
A quick PCR playbook
- If you sell into France, the NF EN 15804 national additions for A2 are the safest bet today.
- For profiled metal roof panels, check the metal profile Part B documents that already run into 2030. Those offer a longer runway.
- If your portfolio straddles walls and roofs, consider a PCR that accomodates both with consistent assumptions. Consistency makes comparison easier in bids.
If you are unsure which rulebook best fits, message me and I will share a shortlist based on your competitors’ filings. The PCR is the ruleset your LCA must follow, not a branding choice.
What to do next
If you are within nine months of an expiry, schedule renewal scoping immediately. If you plan a first EPD, align operator, PCR, and reference year now so data capture starts cleanly. We can definately help you map that path without slowing your team.
Want the full, up‑to‑date dataset behind this article or a quick sanity check on PCR selection for your panels? Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to hop on a short call for free to walk through operator options and the best‑fit PCR given your competitive set.
Data scope note: this analysis is based on the global public registry most architects and specifiers use. Due to loading delays, some EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not yet appear. Validity guidance in this article follows a five‑year norm set out in program operator rules and ISO practice (ISO 14025, 2018).
Frequently Asked Questions
How many roof panel EPDs are currently valid in Europe and how recent is the newest one?
There are 60 valid EPDs across 28 manufacturers. The most recent we see is PP Dry Verge Unit from Manthorpe Building Products, issued Dec 16, 2025 and expiring Dec 15, 2030.
Which program operators are most used for roof panel EPDs in Europe?
INIES leads with 40 EPDs across 17 manufacturers, followed by EPD International AB (5 across 2), EPD Italy (4 across 1), EPD Hub (4 across 4), IBU (3 across 3), and smaller appearances by Danish Technological Institute, EPD Norway, and EPD Australasia.
Which PCRs dominate and what expiries matter between 2026 and 2030?
The NF EN 15804 national additions dominate, especially the A2 version. Expiry clusters are 2026 (13 total), 2028 (14 total), and 2029 (22 total), with long‑dated profiled‑panel records extending into 2030.
Do I need an EPD consultant or can we do this in‑house?
You can do it in‑house, but 35% of roof panel EPDs we see involve an external EPD service provider. Consultants streamline data collection, supplier outreach, and operator coordination, which often accelerates timelines.
When should I start an EPD renewal?
Start 9 to 12 months before expiry to protect sales continuity and scheduling with verifiers. Many operators follow a five‑year validity cycle (EPD International GPI, 2023; ISO 14025, 2018).
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.
