EPD Turkey: Regional Operator Snapshot
Deadline-driven specifiers in Istanbul want proof, not promises. That’s why more than 170 Turkish manufacturers have parked 836 Environmental Product Declarations inside the EPD Turkey registry as of July 2025. If your plant sits anywhere between Edirne and Erzurum—and you crave an EN 15804-compliant document that still speaks the language of European buyers—SÜRATAM’s program operator may be the shortest runway to take-off.
Who runs the show?
EPD Turkey is operated by SÜRATAM Sustainability Services, the consulting arm of the Sustainable Production and Consumption Association. The platform acts as an official regional partner of the Swedish-based International EPD System, so every document you publish here carries a globally recognized registration number (Environdec, 2025).
A catalog growing at warp speed
The registry jumped from just over 500 EPDs in 2023 to 836 by mid-2025—a 60 percent leap in two years (EPD Turkey Statistics, 2025). Climate declarations joined the lineup in 2024, and 60 have already cleared verification.
How international is “regional”?
Even though the servers sit in Ankara, EPD Turkey mirrors the rules of ISO 14025 and EN 15804 to the letter. That means specifiers on EU public projects can cite your Turkish EPD right alongside an IBU or BRE document. Dual registration back into the main International EPD database takes a single form and a modest extra fee (International EPD System Dual Registration, 2025).
Verification mechanics
• Independent verifiers approved by the International EPD System review each LCA model.
• Remote audits gained traction during 2024 and remain an option for low-complexity product groups.
• Average verifier lead time hovers around four weeks according to SÜRATAM webinars—still faster than many larger European operators.
Fee signals—not full price tags
SÜRATAM sets local pricing in Turkish lira and offers partial state reimbursement for exporters via the Ministry of Commerce (EPD Turkey FAQ, 2025). Exact numbers fluctuate with exchange rates, so always request a written quote rather than trusting blog gossip.
Languages, layouts, and little extras
Documents can be filed in English or Turkish; most manufacturers choose bilingual PDFs so architects can skim the local summary while engineers crunch the English tables. The registry’s "EPD Library" auto-converts units to SI, sparing your tech team a headache.
When EPD Turkey makes the most sense
- Your production footprint is primarily in Türkiye, and local grants can shave the upfront cost.
- You need a dual-registered EPD fast, but your internal reviewers prefer Turkish metadata fields.
- Competitors already quote EPD Turkey numbers on regional tenders—matching the reference PCR keeps apples with apples.
- You want to add a Climate Declaration without re-entering every flow in a new portal.
Timing hacks for a quicker stamp
Pick your reference year data early. Utilities in Türkiye close fiscal books on 31 December; pulling full-year 2024 numbers before March 2025 helps verifiers reconcile invoices fast. Upload supplier EPDs in JSON if possible—the portal ingests them without manual line-by-line entry. Little moves, big dividends.
Closing thought
EPD Turkey won’t replace the giants like IBU or Environdec for pan-European brands, but for manufacturers rooted in Türkiye it hits the sweet spot between local service and international credibility. Nail your data, sync with an experienced LCA partner, and this operator can turn sustainability paperwork into a market passport before you can spell "Sürdürülebilirlik". There is no time to loose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an EPD from EPD Turkey count toward LEED v4 credit globally?
Yes. Because EPD Turkey is a licensed partner of the International EPD System, its declarations meet ISO 14025 and EN 15804, which LEED accepts for the Material Ingredient Optimization credit (USGBC, 2024).
Can we publish in Turkish only to save translation time?
You can, but most export-oriented firms still include an English section so EU specifiers can read impact results without Google Translate. It’s a two-hour layout job—worth it.
How long before my EPD appears on ECO Portal?
EPD Turkey is not yet an “established ECO Platform” member, so your document won’t auto-feed into ECO Portal. You can apply for dual registration via Environdec if ECO Platform visibility is critical.
Will I need a new PCR when my product line expands?
If the expansion stays within the existing PCR scope, you can amend the EPD with updated production data. A brand-new product family may trigger a fresh PCR or switch to a broader construction-materials rule set.
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
