Choosing the right LCA Consultant makes all the difference. At Arthian, we bring technical expertise, sector knowledge, and clear communication together to ensure your assessment delivers real value.
 

Independent & Experienced
We provide impartial, technically robust LCAs aligned with ISO 14040/44, ISO 14025, and industry-specific standards. Our independence ensures objective results you can rely on – whether for internal decisions, stakeholder communication, or external verification.
 

End-to-End Support
We guide you through the full lifecycle assessment journey, from scoping and data collection to modelling, interpretation, and verification. Our approach is designed to make a complex process straightforward, transparent, and well-managed from beginning to end.
 

Sector-Specific Expertise
Every industry has its own challenges, data needs, and regulatory landscape. We tailor our methods to match your sector – whether you’re preparing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD), supporting a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP), navigating EU regulations, or responding to customer requirements.
 

Communication That Works
We translate technical LCA results into clear, actionable insights your teams can understand and use. Whether you’re engaging internal decision-makers, clients, or regulators, we help ensure your environmental data is presented with clarity, credibility, and impact.

Arthian’s EPD consultants manage the full lifecycle of your Environmental Product Declaration – from early scoping through to final verification and publication. Our EPD consultants support manufacturers and suppliers across the construction and industrial sectors – from building materials, components and systems to engineered products and equipment. Whether you’re a manufacturer, distributor or product company needing verified data for procurement, WLCA compliance or broader environmental reporting, our consultants provide the expertise and guidance to deliver a robust, fully compliant EPD.
 

1. Product Scoping & Product Category Rules (PCR) Assessment
We begin by defining the product or product family requiring an EPD and identify the correct Product Category Rules (PCRs) aligned with EN 15804. Getting this stage right is essential – it sets the boundaries, methodology and structure your EPD must follow.
 

2. Data Collection Support
Data gathering is often the most challenging stage for manufacturers, so we make it as straightforward as possible. We support you to collect all necessary primary data, including material composition, energy consumption, water usage, waste streams, transport data and packaging information. We ensure the data is complete, consistent and verification ready.
 

3. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA for EPD) Modelling
Using industry-recognised LCA for EPD software and high-quality databases, our consultants model your product environmental impact across the required life-cycle stages. We identify hotspots, confirm system boundaries and ensure full alignment with EN 15804. This technical modelling forms the core component of your EPD and directly influences its credibility.
 

4. EPD Documentation Development
Once the LCA is complete, we translate the results into a fully compliant and clearly structured EPD documentation. This includes outlining the methodology, assumptions, scenarios, system boundaries and all mandatory environmental impact indicators. The document is prepared in the exact format required by your chosen programme operator, ensuring a smooth path to verification.
 

5. Independent Verification & Publication
Arthian coordinates the entire verification process with approved third-party verifiers and recognised Programme Operators. We respond to technical queries, make any required adjustments and ensure the EPD meets all compliance requirements. Once verified, we oversee registration and publication, so your EPD is ready for use across procurement, design and ESG reporting.

At Arthian, our team of EPD experts is well-versed in the challenges these projects face to get to the finish line, and we can help your team mitigate them. We offer:

 
• Accurate, compliant results – We ensure your EPD meets the strict EPD requirements of EN 15804 and ISO 14025. From system boundaries and impact categories to data quality and documentation, we align every step with global best practice. This gives you a technically robust declaration that clients, designers and procurement teams can trust.

• Reduced risk of errors – Many EPD projects face setbacks such as missing data, incorrect assumptions, outdated PCRs or inconsistent boundaries — all of which can cause verification challenges. Our EPD consultants ensure your EPD is built correctly from the start and preventing costly revisions or verification failures later on.

• Full management of verification – We handle all communication with independent verifiers and programme operators, coordinating submissions, answering technical questions and implementing any adjustments required for approval.

• Less internal resource demand – With Arthian managing the technical modelling, documentation, liaison with verifiers and overall project delivery, your internal team is free to focus on core business priorities. You benefit from a high-quality, fully verified EPD without needing to divert staff time, hire specialists or learn complex LCA software.

Arthian’s WLCA specialists manage the entire lifecycle of your Whole Life Carbon Assessment – from initial scoping and data collection through to final calculation, reporting and submission. Our WLCA specialists support developers, architects, designers, contractors and manufacturers across the construction sector, helping project teams quantify embodied and operational carbon with accuracy and confidence. Whether you’re delivering a major development, responding to planning requirements under the London Plan, or seeking to demonstrate low-carbon performance to clients and stakeholders, our consultants provide the technical expertise and strategic guidance needed to produce a robust, fully compliant WLCA.

1. Project Scoping & Methodology Setup

We begin by defining the project scope and establishing the correct WLCA methodology based on EN 15978 and the RICS Whole Life Carbon framework. This stage sets your assessment boundaries, required lifecycle modules, data needs and compliance pathway – ensuring your WLCA is aligned from the start with planning and client expectations.

2. Data Collection & Inputs Support

Collecting accurate project data can be complex, so we make the process clear and manageable. We help gather and validate the required inputs, including material quantities, product specifications, EPDs, transport assumptions and operational performance data. Our team ensures your dataset is complete, consistent and modelling-ready.

3. Embodied Carbon Modelling (A1–C4)

Using industry-recognised tools and trusted databases, we model embodied carbon across all relevant lifecycle stages – from raw material extraction through construction, maintenance and end-of-life. We apply robust assumptions, identify carbon hotspots and ensure full compliance with EN 15978 and RICS rules. This modelling forms the technical backbone of your WLCA.

4. Operational Carbon Assessment (B6–B7)

We calculate operational energy emissions based on predicted building performance, MEP design data and grid decarbonisation assumptions. Integrating operational and embodied results provides a complete whole-life carbon picture and enables more informed design decisions.

5. Whole Life Carbon Reduction Strategy & Design Optimisation

With the modelling complete, we translate the findings into practical recommendations. This includes material comparisons, design optimisation, alternative scenarios and strategies to reduce both embodied and operational carbon. We highlight opportunities to meet planning requirements and support your net-zero objectives.

6. WLCA Reporting & Submission Preparation

We develop a clear, compliant and well-structured WLCA report that meets RICS, EN 15978 and London Plan expectations. This includes documenting methodology, assumptions, lifecycle results, reduction measures and visual breakdowns. Our reports are planning-ready and designed for easy interpretation by clients and stakeholders.

7. Ongoing Project & Design Team Support

Carbon assessment doesn’t stop at the model – we stay involved throughout the project. We attend design meetings, respond to technical queries, update assessments as the design evolves and support you through planning submissions. Our consultants ensure your WLCA remains accurate, defensible and aligned with project objectives at every stage.

Arthian’s Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) training courses give delegates the knowledge and practical skills to identify, assess, and classify areas where explosive atmospheres may occur. These courses are designed to help organisations comply with UK and EU legislation, align with ATEX/DSEAR requirements, and ensure safe design and operation of equipment in hazardous zones.
 
We offer flexible training options to suit different levels of expertise:

 
• 1‑day HAC training course – a focused introduction to hazardous area classification principles, zoning methodology, and practical examples. Ideal for engineers, safety professionals, and managers who need a clear understanding of HAC fundamentals.
• 2‑day HAC training course – a comprehensive programme covering detailed classification techniques, case studies, and hands‑on exercises. Suitable for those responsible for preparing or reviewing HAC documentation, equipment selection, and compliance audits.

 
Our training is suitable for design engineers, project managers, safety specialists, and operational staff, and can be delivered on‑site or virtually.

Arthian’s ATEX Mechanical Aspects training course provides delegates with the essential knowledge to understand, assess, and manage mechanical equipment in hazardous areas. Focused on the requirements of the ATEX Directive and UK DSEAR legislation, this one‑day programme is designed to ensure compliance, improve safety, and build confidence in equipment selection and maintenance.
 
The course covers:

 
• Principles of mechanical ignition sources – friction, impact, static discharge, and hot surfaces.
• ATEX equipment categories and conformity requirements – ensuring correct specification and certification.
• Hazardous area zoning and mechanical equipment considerations – integrating mechanical aspects into HAC and DSEAR risk assessments.
• Inspection, maintenance, and safe operation practices – practical steps to reduce risks and maintain compliance.
• Audit‑ready documentation and regulator expectations – preparing evidence for inspections and demonstrating compliance.

 
Delegates will gain a clear understanding of how mechanical equipment can contribute to ignition risks, how to select and maintain compliant equipment, and how to integrate mechanical aspects into wider process safety frameworks. Delivered on‑site or virtually, the course combines technical theory with real‑world examples to ensure practical application.