EPDs for Transportation Infrastructure in Europe: A Data Guide
Planning an EPD for roads, rail or civil works? Here is the 2026 snapshot manufacturers ask for: who is publishing, which program operators and PCRs dominate, and when renewals hit so you can plan with confidence.
The 5‑year snapshot manufacturers care about
Across Transportation Infrastructure in Europe, we see 27 currently valid EPDs from 17 manufacturers, issued through 3 program operators and based on 5 distinct PCRs. Activity peaked in 2023, then eased in 2024, with one visible issue in 2025 so far. The newest EPD in this set was published on Jul 24, 2025 by FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke under EPD Hub’s Core PCR 1.1, expiring Jul 24, 2030.
EPDs issued per year
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Why it matters commercially: more EPDs in a year usually means stronger spec visibility and easier apples‑to‑apples comparisons in bids. If your product has no EPD while peers do, it carries a penalty in many carbon‑accounted tenders.
Program operators: who publishes these EPDs
Three program operators appear. INIES accounts for the lion’s share with 24 EPDs spanning 14 manufacturers, which signals strong French market momentum and use of the NF EN 15804 national additions. EPD International AB shows 2 EPDs across 2 manufacturers. EPD Hub appears with 1 EPD for one manufacturer. The spread tells a practical story for go‑to‑market: if you sell into France, INIES is commonly used. If your customers span multiple EU markets, EPD International AB and IBU are also widely recognized across Europe for construction products (CEN EN 15804+A2 remains the reference in Europe, 2019 with AC:2021, widely applied in 2024–2025 standard practice).
Diversity check: INIES’ count is not inflated by a single portfolio. Fourteen different manufacturers use it in this category, which means it is a familiar path for specifiers.
Manufacturers: who is active and where
The issuer list blends infrastructure majors and specialized suppliers. Mapei Norge AS leads with 4 EPDs, followed by Colas and BOIS DES ALPES at 3 each. EIFFAGE INFRASTRUCTURES contributes 2, as do ECOVEGETAL and NEOLITIK. Siemens, FRÄNKISCHE, VINCI Construction Services Partages and others appear with single EPDs.
Read the pattern behind the names. French‑based groups are prominent, aligning with INIES volumes and the NF national additions. Nordic activity shows up via Mapei Norge AS, with admixtures and ancillary products that often influence A1–A3 totals on road and rail works.
PCRs used most, with expiries you should plan around
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. Here is what the market is using in this category and when those rules matter for your roadmap.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainability of construction works – Core rules for construction products – National addition to NF EN 15804+A2 | 16 | Jul 25, 2029 |
| Sustainability of construction works – Core rules for the product category of construction – National addition to NF EN 15804+A1 | 8 | Oct 26, 2027 |
| Rolling stock | 1 | Mar 1, 2027 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR version 1.1 (Dec 5, 2023) | 1 | Jul 24, 2030 |
| PCR 2012:01 Construction products and services (EN 15804 A1, expired) | 1 | Jul 8, 2026 |
What to do with this:
- If you sell in France or rely on French specs, the NF EN 15804+A2 national addition is already the workhorse. Target it unless your competitive set clearly clusters elsewhere.
- If your product is closer to rail vehicles and parts, the Rolling stock PCR still appears, with expiries mid‑2027 in this sample.
- EPD Hub’s Core PCR 1.1 is emerging here with a single example and a long runway to 2030, which can be attractive if your publishing choice is flexible.
Renewals and the near‑term “expiry wave”
Renewals are not just compliance. They are opportunities to update data, incorporate electricity mix changes, and re‑message to specifiers. Here is the visible expiry cadence for current EPDs in this category.
- 2026: 5 EPDs reach end of validity, mainly residual A1‑based declarations in France.
- 2027: 5 EPDs, led by NF EN 15804+A1 and the Rolling stock line.
- 2028: 9 EPDs, almost entirely NF EN 15804+A2 national addition.
- 2029: 7 EPDs, again A2 national addition.
- 2030: 1 EPD, the FRÄNKISCHE declaration under EPD Hub Core PCR 1.1.
If your product relies on an A1‑based PCR today, plan your renewal window now. Moving to A2 can shift impact profiles due to additional indicators and updated background data. Treat it like a mid‑cycle engine swap, not just a paint job.
Rolling stock vs civil works: why some big names look “missing”
You may expect to see Alstom right beside Siemens. In this dataset, Siemens appears with one EPD, while Alstom does not show up only because their train EPDs sit under the Rolling stock PCR and in other registry slices. In practice, Alstom has multiple current EPDs for rolling stock families under EPD International AB with validity into 2028. The takeaway is simple. If you make vehicles, check the Rolling stock PCR route. If you make materials that go into roads, platforms, noise barriers or drainage, follow the NF EN 15804 national additions or equivalent construction‑product PCRs.
Large materials groups such as Holcim, Heidelberg Materials, Sika and Saint‑Gobain publish many EPDs in Europe, although not all are tagged as “transportation infrastructure” in public registries. When you benchmark, look at the exact PCR used by competitors rather than their brand name alone. Otherwise you compare a high‑speed train to the rails it rides on.
How often do teams use an EPD consultant
Only 3 of the 27 EPDs in this set identify an external developer, roughly 11 percent. That low ratio usually means in‑house sustainability teams or program‑operator templates carry much of the load, especially in France. Many manufacturers still bring in an EPD service provider like Parq for speed and data wrangling when deadlines are tight or when moving from A1 baselines to A2 indicators. The ROI often shows up in bids you keep instead of losing quietly.
Practical operator choice for 2026 projects
- Selling in France, or your product family already clusters in INIES. Publish there to meet buyer expectations and simplify spec validation.
- Targeting multi‑country projects. EPD International AB and IBU are well recognized by specifiers and databases across Europe, which can reduce friction for teams compiling carbon accounting from mixed sources.
- New to EPDs in this category. Start with the PCR your closest competitors use. Deviating can be smart, but only if the scope better fits your product’s use phase or modules.
Product strategy notes by sub‑type
- Civil works materials such as asphalt mixes, drainage systems, structural timber for platforms and barriers frequently appear under the NF EN 15804 national additions. If you supply multiple SKUs, consider family EPDs with clear variability rules.
- Rail vehicles and major assemblies continue to use Rolling stock PCRs in Europe. If you sell components into rolling stock and civil works, split your declarations. One size rarely fits both PCRs well.
- Chemical admixtures and repair systems that influence concrete mixes on site can be powerful levers for lowering declared impacts. They also ride along in other firms’ EPDs, so coordinate references early with your partners.
The data trail you can use right now
- Latest issue in this set: FRÄNKISCHE Rohrwerke, issued Jul 24, 2025, via EPD Hub Core PCR 1.1, expiring Jul 24, 2030.
- Operator footprint: INIES 24 EPDs across 14 manufacturers, EPD International AB 2 across 2, EPD Hub 1 across 1.
- Manufacturer highlights: Mapei Norge AS 4 EPDs, Colas 3, BOIS DES ALPES 3. Several others show one or two each, which often signals early testing or portfolio pilots before scaling.
A note on data coverage
This analysis uses the global public registry most specifiers rely on. Due to processing and loading delays, EPDs from the last half of 2025 may not yet appear. If you spotted an EPD that looks missing, it might simply be categorized under an adjacent PCR or waiting in a queue.
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Small but important reminder for 2026: reliable region‑wide counts for sub‑segments like asphalt vs rail vehicles vary by PCR grouping. If that detail is mission‑critical, say so and we will refine the pull. That’s the boring work we actually enjoy, quite alot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operator should I use for an EPD for road or rail products in France?
INIES is commonly used in France for construction products and civil works PCRs, including the NF EN 15804 national additions. If your competitors cluster there, publishing with INIES reduces friction in specification.
When do most Transportation Infrastructure EPDs in this set expire?
Visible expiries bunch in 2028 and 2029 under the NF EN 15804+A2 national addition, with earlier waves in 2026 and 2027 for A1 and Rolling stock based declarations.
How common is it to hire an EPD consultant or service provider?
In this dataset, about 11% of EPDs list an external developer. Many teams still use a consultant when moving from A1 to A2 or when speed and data collection are the bottlenecks.
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.
