EPDs for Utility Piping in Europe: The Data Guide
The European utility piping market is crowded, technical, and fast moving in 2026. If you make water and sewer pipes, pressure pipe, or plumbing and drainage systems, this is your data map to the EPD landscape you compete in.
What we counted and why it matters
Utility piping here covers water and sewer pipes, pressure pipe, soil and waste stacks, drainage, ductile iron and steel pipe, PVC‑U, PE, PP and GRP systems. We analyzed the public registry most specifiers use for product‑specific EPDs and focused on Europe.
Over the last five years there are 234 current EPDs from 46 manufacturers and 6 program operators across 12 distinct PCRs. That density means buyers can often shortlist on disclosure, not just price. If your category has many EPDs, not having one is a penalty in bids where carbon accounting is required.
The publishing curve since 2021
Releases surged, then settled as teams shifted to EN 15804 A2 and renewed portfolios.
| Year | EPDs |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 87 |
| 2023 | 80 |
| 2024 | 34 |
| 2025 | 3 |
The most recent utility piping EPD on record is from Oct 12, 2025, for Terrain PVC Soil Push‑Fit Pipe 82 mm by Polypipe under EPD Hub’s Core PCR v1.1, valid to Oct 11, 2030. EN 15804 A2 became the required basis for new EPDs in major European programs in 2022, which helps explain the 2022 to 2024 spike and subsequent normalization (EPD International, 2022).
Who publishes the most EPDs
Output is concentrated. The top five manufacturers account for roughly half of all current EPDs.
- Amiblu Technology: 36
- LK Systems: 25
- Saint‑Gobain PAM Canalisation: 20
- Çayırova Boru: 20
- Uponor: 12
Strong mid‑tier activity includes Evopipes, SFERACO, POLIECO France and Polypipe. Cast iron, GRP and plastics each have visible portfolios, which helps comparability in design teams and utilities.
Where these EPDs are published
Program operator choice signals market reach and verification style. Volume and diversity look like this.
- EPD International AB: 117 EPDs across 21 manufacturers. This is the broadest competitive stage with pan‑European visibility.
- INIES: 42 EPDs across 15 manufacturers. Strong home‑market recognition for France and francophone specifiers.
- EPD Norway: 40 EPDs across 4 manufacturers. High volume, more concentrated by company, good for Nordic tenders.
- EPD Hub: 33 EPDs across 7 manufacturers. Cross‑border adoption and quick cycle times.
- EPD Italy and Danish Technological Institute: 1 each.
If your buyers work across multiple countries, pick an operator they recognize in those tenders. A good partner will publish with your preferred operator while keeping the LCA model portable.
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The PCR playbook you are competing against
Across 12 PCRs, one family dominates. EN 15804 A2 based PCR 2019:14 accounts for 113 EPDs when combining versions 1.3.3, 1.2.5 and the unlabeled A2 entry. National additions and program‑specific Part A documents fill the rest.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) v1.3.3 | 73 | Dec 29, 2028 |
| National addition to NF EN 15804+A2 (France) | 34 | Jul 05, 2029 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0 | 30 | Jan 24, 2029 |
| Part A: Construction Products and Services | 30 | Oct 13, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) | 22 | Apr 09, 2029 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) v1.2.5 | 18 | Jan 08, 2029 |
| NCPR 019 Part B Sewage and stormwater (gravity) | 10 | Jul 20, 2027 |
| National addition to NF EN 15804+A1 (France) | 9 | Oct 12, 2027 |
| CEN EN 15804 (core) | 2 | Jan 23, 2029 |
| PCR 2015:03 Basic iron or steel products | 2 | Dec 21, 2027 |
| PCR EPD Norway EN15804 | 1 | Jun 07, 2028 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1 | 3 | Oct 11, 2030 |
Two practical takeaways. First, EN 15804 A2 is the default for new work in Europe, including national additions like France’s NF EN 15804 A2 that many municipal buyers expect to see in tender files (INIES, 2024). Second, your PCR choice should mirror the competitive set your sales team meets most often, not just the one that is easiest to start.
Renewal waves to plan for
A large block of declarations is scheduled to expire in 2027 and 2028.
- 2026: 31 EPDs
- 2027: 72 EPDs
- 2028: 87 EPDs
- 2029: 25 EPDs
- 2030: 3 EPDs
If your portfolio is thin or close to renewal, align updates with the PCR versions your competitors already use. Most programs keep EPD validity at five years, so batch renewals can create risky gaps if a review slips by a quarter (EPD Norway, 2024).
How teams are getting EPDs done
184 of the 234 EPDs were produced with an external EPD consultant or service provider, about 79 percent. That is a clear signal that manufacturers lean on specialists for data wrangling and verification choreography. If speed and completeness matter, work with a white‑glove provider that actually collects your data instead of sending checklists. Firms like Parq can also help you decide operator and PCR fit so you do not have to redo work later.
Notably absent, or just filed elsewhere
Several large European names do appear in public records for piping. Wavin has current EPDs in the Nordics and Georg Fischer Piping Systems lists multiple product‑specific EPDs.
One big brand is harder to find in piping. We could not locate current product‑specific EPDs for Rehau’s piping systems in Europe as of mid‑January 2026. Their published items in recent years are centered on window systems, not pipes. This can happen when portfolios are filed under a national database that is not mirrored widely, or when older pipe EPDs expired and were not yet renewed. If your team sells against Rehau in water and sewer, that gap can be an advantage in spec‑driven projects.
What to do if you are starting in 90 days
Pick a reference year for plant data, lock the operator, and choose the PCR your closest peers use. If your line is new and volumes are still ramping, a prospective EPD can get you on submittals now and you can true it up once you have a full year of production data.
A PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly. Ignore it and the game falls apart. The right choice means your EPD lands cleanly in the comparison table your buyers already use.
A note on standards and timing
EN 15804 A2 became the required baseline for new EPDs in key European programs during 2022, which is why so many PCR 2019:14 A2 declarations dominate the market today (EPD International, 2022). In France, national additions to NF EN 15804 A2 are the norm for building products and systems with plumbing relevance, and they are referenced across the INIES database (INIES, 2024). Most programs keep EPD validity at five years, so plan renewals early to avoid any sales slowdowns (EPD Norway, 2024).
Final notes and how to go deeper
The numbers above come from the global public registry most architects and specifiers check. Due to typical loading delays, the newest half year of 2025 may not be fully reflected yet. If you want the full dataset behind this article, or help pinpointing the best fit PCR given your competitors, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a quick note. I am more than happy to share the latest extract, answer questions, or hop on a short call for free to map your path. We can also coordinate publication with your preferred program operator so your releases land where your buyers look first. That is how we keep momentum high and the process definately simple.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many utility piping EPDs are current in Europe right now and how many manufacturers published them?
There are 234 current EPDs from 46 manufacturers across Europe in the last five years, based on the main public registry used by specifiers.
Which program operator handles the most utility piping EPDs in Europe?
EPD International AB handles 117 EPDs and works with 21 different manufacturers, giving it the broadest competitive stage.
Which PCRs are most common for European utility piping EPDs?
PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) and its versions dominate with 113 EPDs combined. National additions, such as France’s NF EN 15804 A2, and program Part A documents fill much of the remainder.
When are the big expiry waves coming for these EPDs?
Renewal peaks arrive in 2027 with 72 expiries and 2028 with 87 expiries. Planning renewals early avoids gaps during tenders.
What share of EPDs used a third‑party service provider?
About 79 percent, or 184 of 234 EPDs, used an external EPD consultant or service provider.
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.
