We are happy to announce a strategic partnership between VERKVIST and LCA.no. The new collaboration elevates sustainable reporting practices for companies in Iceland with accessible and cost-effective EPD services.
About the Partnership
The collaboration between LCA.no and VERKVIST seeks to unite expertise and broaden the impact of sustainability services. Both organizations share a strong commitment to the EPD process and are eager to raise the standards of reporting within Iceland’s construction industry. This partnership will provide clients with greater transparency, expert insights to improve sustainability of supply chains and manufacturing.
We are honored to be chosen as LCA.no’s partner in Iceland. We share their professional perspective and commitment to the EPD process and are excited to improve reporting standards. EPD’s can enhance sustainability, insights from this type of analysis can be critical in improving the embodied emissions and other life cycle impacts of construction materials, which are the building blocks of our society – Alma Dagbjört Ívarsdóttir, Director of Indoor Environment & Public Health at VERKVIST.
About VERKVIST
VERKVIST, an engineering firm specializing in sustainable and healthy buildings is led by pioneering experts with interdisciplinary experience, recognized as frontrunners in Iceland in indoor air quality, moisture safety and management. Having contributed to numerous high-profile projects, the team brings a unique perspective on integrating health, well-being and sustainability into building practices. As the first Icelandic company to specialize in buildings that prioritize both public health and environmental sustainability, VERKVIST is dedicated to advancing holistic solutions for the construction industry.
With a strong focus on minimizing the ecological footprint of buildings, VERKVIST emphasizes consulting from the earliest stages of design, during operation and in renovation projects to ensure that buildings are both economically viable and environmentally responsible. The firm specializes in LCA, Swan certification, BREEAM, building physics, indoor environments, energy efficiency, air quality, moisture safety and mold management.
VERKVIST is a new company in rapid growth. The engineering firm was founded 1st of March by Alma D. Ivarsdóttir, Böðvar Bjarnason, and Sylgja Dögg Sigurjónsdóttir. Each founder is an expert in their field, with a shared vision and goals. By June 2024, the team has grown to 11 members.
“The Icelandic market is increasingly recognizing the critical role of sustainability in the construction industry. As companies strive to meet regulatory requirements and rising consumer expectations, the demand for Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and other environmental certifications continues to grow. VERKVIST is well-positioned to support this transition, offering tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of Icelandic companies. Our collaboration with LCA.no enhances our capacity to deliver high-quality EPD services in line with international standards. We are committed to continually refining our services, with the hope of becoming a trusted leader in sustainability consulting and EPD services in Iceland”, says Alma D. Ivarsdóttir, CEO and Director of Sustainability & energy in buildings.
We are pleased to announce our partnership with VERKVIST, marking a milestone for LCA.no as we expand our efforts to Iceland. This collaboration strengthens our work with verified environmental documentation and EPD by combining our expertise with VERKVIST knowledge and familiarity with the Icelandic market. Together, we will enhance companies’ sustainable competitiveness, says Trond Edvardsen, CEO of LCA.no
About LCA.no:
LCA.no AS is a provider of tools and services for environmental documentation and innovation. We make EPD simple and cost-saving through our cloud-based EPD Generator.
LCA.no is a fairly young company, founded in 2016, but the backbone of the company is over 35 years of research and development of LCA analyses and environmental documentation. The company was founded in its time by the research institute Norsus.
Developing an EPD is often time-consuming and resource-intensive, so LCA.no developed the EPD Generator to simplify the process. Our tools use research-based data and comply with international standards. This makes sure that our tools have a high professional quality while making the development of environmental documentation and analyzes effective and resource-saving.
Our goal is to provide business with sustainable competitiveness, and we currently serve customers on four continents.
You can read more about LCA.no here.
More information about the partnership
If you have any questions about the partnership or eager for more information, please contact us:
Alma Dagbjört Ívarsdóttir, alma@verkvist.is, +354 660 2164
CEO and Director of Sustainability & energy in buildings. VERKVIST
Sylgja Dögg Sigurjónsdóttir, sylgja@verkvist.is, +354 665 6244
CEO and Director of Indoor Environment & Public Health, VERKVIST
Trond Edvardsen, trond@lca.no, + 47 905 71 091 CEO, LCA.no
Terese Troy Prebensen, terese@lca.no, +47 958 61 254, CFO, LCA.no