EPDs for Storage Furniture in Europe, the data‑based guide
Europe’s storage furniture market is tightening its spec game in 2026. If you make cabinets, lockers, wardrobes, shelving, or mobile storage, this is the year to lock in credible EPDs that actually get you shortlisted. Below is the definitive, numbers‑first view of who is publishing, which rulebooks they follow, and where renewal cliffs are coming.
What counts as “storage furniture” in EPD land
Storage furniture covers domestic and office storage like cabinets, lockers, wardrobes, shelving and modular systems. Adjacent categories sometimes overlap when program operators let broader furniture PCRs stand in, so you will see a blend of domestic storage Part B rules, office storage standards, and general furniture PCRs. The rulebook matters because it sets the product boundary and scenarios, which in turn influence your declared results.
The 2021–2025 output at a glance
Across Europe, 88 product‑specific EPDs for storage furniture were issued in the last five years by 23 manufacturers under 4 program operators and 16 distinct PCRs. Momentum peaked in 2024 and the most recent issue we see is from Dec 18, 2025.
Latest new entry: Elfa storage, Melamine shelves and side panels, published Dec 18, 2025 by Elfa International AB through EPD Hub, using EPD International PCR 2019:14 (EN 15804+A2) v1.3.4, expiring Dec 17, 2030.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2022 | 22 |
| 2023 | 17 |
| 2024 | 42 |
| 2025 | 1 |
The cadence shows a clear commercialization phase in 2024, which tracks with buyers tightening carbon documentation on fit‑outs and furniture packages. EPDs typically carry a five‑year validity window, which means most of the 2024 surge will face renewal in late 2029 if not before (EPD International GPI, 2023).
Who is actually publishing
This is a concentrated field. Bisley accounts for 53 of the 88 EPDs, which means a single player holds about sixty percent of issued declarations. A long tail of makers have one to three EPDs each, including DROMEAS S.A., Elfa International AB, Flokk AS, Svenheim Møbelindustri AS, Temal Oy and others. TenCate Geosynthetics shows up with six declarations and Polypipe with three, a reminder that some program operators allow storage‑adjacent PCRs when the bill of materials overlaps.
If your catalog includes multiple cabinet families, a portfolio approach is working here. Bisley’s footprint makes it tougher for late movers to compete SKU by SKU without a publication plan.
Program operators in Europe for storage furniture
Operator choice shapes your workflow and timeline more than it changes market acceptance. What matters most is EN 15804+A2 alignment and a recognized operator footprint.
- EPD Hub leads with 51 EPDs from 7 manufacturers, which suggests heavier use by a few prolific issuers rather than broad adoption.
- EPD International AB follows with 34 EPDs across 14 manufacturers, a more diversified user base.
- EPD Norway hosts 2 EPDs from 2 manufacturers.
- IBU shows 1 EPD from 1 manufacturer.
For cross‑border sales, all four are widely recognized by European specifiers. Pick based on turnaround, reviewer availability, and how well their templates fit furniture specifics.
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The PCRs that actually get used
Sixteen PCRs appear in current European storage furniture EPDs. Two patterns stand out. First, furniture‑specific Part B rules offer clear modeling guidance for storage use cases. Second, several legacy or general furniture PCRs are still in circulation and will drive renewals in 2026–2028.
| PCR name | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Core Product Category Rules | 1 | Jan 1, 2029 |
| EN 15804:2012+A1:2013 Core rules | 1 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 (Feb 1, 2022) | 10 | Dec 1, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 (Dec 5, 2023) | 3 | Nov 22, 2029 |
| EPD International PCR 2019:14 (EN 15804+A2) v1.3.4 | 1 | Dec 17, 2030 |
| NPCR 026 Part B for Furniture | 7 | Nov 22, 2029 |
| NSF BIFMA PCR for Storage v2 | 18 | Nov 22, 2029 |
| PCR 2012:19 Furniture, except seats and mattresses | 16 | Jan 17, 2027 |
| PCR 2012:19 Furniture, except seats and mattresses (2.01) | 2 | Jun 6, 2027 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) 1.3.3 | 9 | Jun 2, 2028 |
| c‑PCR‑007 Windows and doors | 1 | Sep 15, 2027 |
| c‑PCR‑024 PV components, energy storage systems | 2 | Dec 6, 2028 |
| PCR 2023:01 Fabricated metal products 1.0.2 | 1 | Aug 24, 2028 |
| PCR EPD Norway EN15804 | 1 | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Part B: Domestic storage furniture | 13 | Nov 22, 2029 |
| Unknown PCR | 2 | Jun 28, 2028 |
What this means in practice. If your line is domestic storage, the “Part B: Domestic storage furniture” pathway is active and carries long expiries into late 2029. If you are on the older PCR 2012:19 tracks, start planning a migration to A2‑aligned PCRs to protect comparability in bids.
Renewal calendar you can plan around
Renewals are not just admin. They are a chance to tighten data, align with A2, and re‑message performance. Here is what the expiry curve looks like for the next five years.
- 2026 has 6 expiries, mostly legacy A1 and a Norway pathway.
- 2027 jumps to 21, dominated by PCR 2012:19 issues in January and June.
- 2028 has 17, split across EPD Hub Core v1.0, A2 1.3.3, and two PV components cases.
- 2029 is the cliff with 42 expiries clustered in November and December across NSF BIFMA Storage, NPCR 026, Domestic storage furniture Part B, and Hub Core v1.1.
- 2030 shows 1 so far, the late‑2025 Elfa issue with a Dec 2030 end date.
Treat Q4 2029 as a capacity crunch for verifiers. If you are on those timelines, start dossier prep in early 2028 to avoid reviewer bottlenecks and holiday slowdowns.
The latest EPD we see
Elfa International AB published an EPD for melamine shelves and side panels on Dec 18, 2025 through EPD Hub. It references EPD International PCR 2019:14 v1.3.4 and runs through Dec 17, 2030. This is a clean example of an A2‑aligned furniture issue with a long runway.
EPD consultants are the norm now
43 of the 88 EPDs were developed with a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider, which is about half of the market. That mirrors what we hear from teams who prefer to keep R&D and manufacturing focused on production while an expert handles data collection, LCA modeling, and publication. If speed and workload relief are priorities, an EPD service provider like Parq can be the difference between a lost spec and a published declaration that goes live in time.
Which PCR should you pick in 2026
Start with the competitive set your sales team runs into most. If they are winning office fit‑outs, NPCR 026 Part B or NSF BIFMA Storage v2 are common in this landscape. If the line is primarily domestic, the dedicated Part B for Domestic storage furniture is widely used and has expiries late in 2029. Avoid being the outlier on a legacy A1 PCR unless there is a compelling reason. Validity is typically five years, so your renewal window should be on your product roadmap from day one (EPD International GPI, 2023).
Scope choices matter. A family EPD that covers variants can be faster to scale if your BOMs stay consistent, while single‑SKU declarations can showcase a flagship with best‑in‑class impacts. A good partner will map both paths to your spec goals.
Notably absent in the public registry many buyers use
As of Jan 19, 2026 we did not find product‑specific storage furniture EPDs visible for several large European brands in the public registry used by most specifiers, including IKEA, USM Haller, Nowy Styl, König + Neurath, Bruynzeel Storage Systems, Lista Office LO, C+P Möbelsysteme, Dieffebi and Fantoni. Some may publish under different categories, use alternate program operator portals, or have EPDs in other furniture segments. If you represent one of these firms and ship cabinets, lockers or shelving into projects that ask for EPDs, you are definitly leaving specs on the table.
Fast path to publication without the drama
Winning teams treat EPDs like product launches. Lock your PCR choice, pick a recent reference year, collect site‑level utilities and throughput, and decide how many SKUs to cover. Then publish with an operator your market knows. We focus on making data collection painless and project management predictable, which is how manufacturers ship credible EPDs weeks sooner rather than months later.
One more thing before you go
This analysis uses the same global public registry of EPDs most architects and specifiers consult. Due to loading delays, some declarations from the second half of 2025 may not yet appear. If you want the full up‑to‑date background dataset, or want a quick free consult on the best‑fit PCR for your next storage EPD based on the competitive landscape, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. I am happy to hop on a quick call.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many storage furniture EPDs were published in Europe over the last five years?
Eighty‑eight, issued by 23 manufacturers using 16 PCRs across 4 program operators.
Which program operator is most used for storage furniture in Europe?
EPD Hub, with 51 EPDs from 7 manufacturers, followed by EPD International AB with 34 EPDs from 14 manufacturers.
When is the renewal crunch for today’s storage furniture EPDs?
Late 2029, since many 2024 publications expire around November and December 2029.
What share of EPDs used an external consultant or service provider?
About half, 43 out of 88.
Which PCRs are most common for storage furniture in Europe?
NSF BIFMA PCR for Storage v2, Part B: Domestic storage furniture, NPCR 026 Part B for Furniture, and EPD Hub Core PCRs, with legacy PCR 2012:19 still present.
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.
