Lighting Fixture EPDs in Europe: The Data Guide
If you make luminaires, light fittings, or lighting systems and want to be specification‑ready in 2026, this guide is your fast track. We analyzed the public registry architects rely on and mapped who is publishing, which program operators they use, the PCRs that dominate, and when renewals will hit. Use it to benchmark your portfolio and plan your next EPD release with confidence.
What we cover and why it matters
Lighting fixtures, also called luminaires or light fittings, are now routinely filtered by buyers based on EPD availability. That simple checkbox can shrink a shortlist fast. This article shows where the European market sits and where it is going in 2026 so product teams can act before tenders land.
The 2026 snapshot for Europe
- 403 current EPDs for lighting fixtures over the last five years.
- 48 manufacturers and 7 program operators behind those publications.
- 22 distinct PCRs in play.
- Latest issue seen: Philips EasyLink Pendant Track light from Signify N.V., published Jan 7, 2026 by EPD Hub using EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1, valid to Jan 7, 2031.
Read that as a mature, competitive category. Many brands already treat EPDs as standard collateral rather than special projects.
Momentum by year
Growth surged in 2023 and held through 2025. If you paused during 2024, you likely felt it in bids.
| Year | EPDs issued |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 21 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 130 |
| 2025 | 106 |
Who publishes the most EPDs
A small group accounts for a large share, which skews the landscape and sets the benchmark others must meet.
- Signify N.V. with 71 EPDs anchors the branded lighting segment.
- Fagerhults Belysning AB follows with 35, while Whitecroft Lighting Limited adds 19 and Ateljé Lyktan AB contributes 6 under the same wider group umbrella.
- CLAREO holds 29, Orlight Limited 11, Halla a.s. 10, iGuzzini 8, and SIA VIZULO 8.
- ABB S.p.A. sits at 17 where controls and electrical gear intersect with luminaires.
Manufacturer names often reflect the legal entity or group that filed the EPD, so some portfolios are split across multiple brands. That is normal and definetly worth mirroring in how you plan your own releases.
Program operators Europeans actually use
Three operators dominate and signal buyer familiarity.
- Association P.E.P holds 176 EPDs across 14 manufacturers, or about 44 percent. This is common for electrical and electronic equipment, including luminaires.
- EPD Hub handles 125 EPDs for 5 manufacturers, a concentrated but high‑volume lane when speed to publish and broad PCR coverage fit the brief.
- EPD International AB lists 79 EPDs across 27 manufacturers, indicating wide adoption across many brands.
- INIES shows 17 EPDs for 3 manufacturers, while EPD Norway carries 4 across 2, and IBU plus ift Rosenheim appear with single entries.
If multiple competitors publish with the same operator, that operator becomes a safe expectation for specifiers in your segment. If buyers work across borders, operator familiarity can shorten clarifications.
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The PCRs that shape lighting EPDs
Your PCR choice is your rulebook. Pick the one your direct competitors use unless you have a strong reason to diverge, then document that reason clearly in specs and submittals.
| PCR | EPDs | Latest expiry |
|---|---|---|
| Product Category Rules for Electrical, Electronic and HVAC‑R Products | 190 | Jul 1, 2030 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804+A2) (1.3.3) | 58 | Dec 19, 2028 |
| EN 50693:2019 LCA rules for electronic and electrical products and systems | 37 | Jan 7, 2031 |
| PEP Ecopassport PSR Specific Rules for Luminaires | 35 | Jan 7, 2031 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.0, Feb 1, 2022 | 27 | Dec 5, 2028 |
| EPD Hub Core PCR v1.1, Dec 5, 2023 | 16 | Jan 7, 2031 |
| EPD International PCR for Construction Products 2019:14 v1.3.4 | 11 | Dec 24, 2029 |
| PCR for electronic and electrical products and systems | 4 | Sep 10, 2030 |
| NPCR 009 Part B Technical‑chemical products for construction | 3 | Dec 5, 2028 |
| PCR 2019:14 Construction products (EN 15804:A2) | 3 | Sep 26, 2027 |
| PCR for ELECTRONIC AND ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS Public Lighting Equipment | 6 | Jan 6, 2031 |
| Self‑contained emergency electrical safety devices | 2 | Oct 28, 2030 |
| PCR 2017:05 Closable flexible plastic packaging (expired) (1.11) | 2 | Jul 14, 2026 |
| PCR 2009:05 Rolling stock and parts thereof (4.0.2) | 1 | Dec 14, 2028 |
| PCR 2011:14 Absorbent hygiene products (3.0.3) | 1 | Dec 1, 2028 |
| Part A: Construction Products and Services | 1 | Jun 16, 2028 |
| Part B: Luminaires, lamps and components for luminaires | 1 | Oct 28, 2030 |
| c‑PCR‑005 Thermal Insulation products | 1 | Nov 16, 2028 |
| c‑PCR‑016 Photovoltaic modules and parts thereof | 1 | Sep 29, 2028 |
| c‑PCR‑017 Technical‑chemical products | 1 | Oct 17, 2028 |
| Unknown PCR | 2 | Nov 6, 2029 |
What this means for comparability. If your target projects mostly receive EPDs under PEP Ecopassport rules or EN 50693, match that to reduce buyer friction. If you switch to a less common PCR, expect extra questions about system boundaries and allocation choices.
Renewal wave timing you should plan for
The next five years include several renewal clusters. Line up LCA data pulls, internal reviews, and operator slots early so teams are not scrambling.
- 2026 has 10 expiries, mostly from generic electrical PCRs and a few EN 15804 builds.
- 2027 rises to 21, dominated by EN 15804 based PCR 2019:14.
- 2028 jumps to 120 across multiple PCRs, including 25 expiring under EPD Hub Core v1.0 and 45 under the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR.
- 2029 peaks at 129, with 114 from the electrical and HVAC‑R PCR and 11 from Environdec’s 2019:14 v1.3.4.
- 2030 brings 106, including long‑tail expiries under EN 50693, PEP PSR for luminaires, and EPD Hub Core v1.1.
If you hold large SKU families, stagger renewal batches by market priority and revenue so sales coverage stays intact.
How many EPDs used external consultants
178 EPDs, about 44 percent of the total, list a third‑party EPD consultant or service provider. For complex portfolios, an EPD service provider like Parq streamlines data wrangling across plants and variants so engineers stay focused on product changes rather than spreadsheets. The partner can still publish with the operator you prefer.
Picking a program operator for lighting in Europe
Anchor to what specifiers see most in your sales geographies. If you sell across the EU and UK, PEP and Environdec offer strong recognition. If your competitors use EPD Hub with Core PCRs, that can unlock faster alignment on scope. Operator choice is less about brand preference and more about reducing clarification loops in procurement.
Practical plays for 2026
- Mirror the PCR used by the top three competitors for each SKU family unless a better fit demonstrably exists.
- Prioritize the five SKUs that appear most in tenders and release their EPDs first. Add the long tail as a second wave.
- Lock your EPD renewal calendar now for 2027 through 2029 if your current declarations sit in the large expiry cohorts above.
- Standardize plant utility data pulls by quarter and keep supplier EPDs current to avoid re‑work during verification.
Notable absences worth watching
As of Jan 18, 2026, we could not find current product‑specific lighting EPDs in the public registry analyzed for several well‑known European brands such as Zumtobel, Thorn, Trilux, ERCO, Louis Poulsen, and Thorlux. Two things may be true at once. They may be publishing under different categories, in national portals, or have EPDs in progress. If you compete with these names, an on‑spec EPD can be a fast differentiator while that picture evolves.
Want the underlying data and a PCR sanity check
I am happy to share the full up‑to‑date background dataset behind this article. Connect with me on LinkedIn and send a note. If helpful, I can hop on a short call to review your portfolio and suggest the best‑fit PCR based on your competitive set. Free, no strings.
Notes on data coverage
This analysis uses the global public registry most specifiers consult. Because of normal loading delays, some EPDs from the final half of 2025 may not appear yet. If you see gaps or recent publications to add, please reach out via LinkedIn and I will update the figures accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which program operators dominate lighting fixture EPDs in Europe and what does that imply for a new publisher?
Association P.E.P holds about 44% of current EPDs, EPD Hub about 31%, and EPD International AB about 20%. Publishing where your competitors publish reduces clarification on PCR fit and verification customs for your buyers.
What PCRs are most common for luminaires and light fittings right now?
The electrical and HVAC‑R PCR is most frequent, followed by EN 15804‑based PCR 2019:14, EN 50693, PEP PSR for luminaires, and EPD Hub Core PCRs. Match your competitive set to maximize comparability.
When should a manufacturer plan renewals to avoid gaps in specs?
Large expiry clusters arrive in 2028 and 2029. Start data collection and internal reviews at least six months ahead, and stagger high‑volume SKUs to keep sales coverage steady.
Do I need an EPD consultant or can we do it ourselves?
Many teams self‑publish, yet about 44% of EPDs in this set used an external provider. An experienced service partner like Parq can de‑risk data collection and keep timelines predictable while remaining operator‑agnostic.
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.
