International Stakeholder Conference 2026
The annual flagship conference of the International EPD System in 2026 will be held in Delhi, centring on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for India and Southeast Asia.
ISC2026 brings global expertise in environmental transparency to Asia
The International Stakeholder Conference 2026 (ISC2026) brings together global and regional leaders, industry pioneers, and experts, to accelerate the adoption of life cycle thinking and credible, third party verified environmental data, strengthening business competitiveness, supporting industrial decarbonisation and enhancing market access for manufacturers across India and Southeast Asia.
India and Southeast Asia represent rapidly expanding markets for LCA and EPD implementation. Hosting ISC in the region — with Delhi as an accessible and globally recognised location — positions the conference at the centre of emerging demand and industrial transformation.
Regulatory and market-driven pressures are intensifying, particularly across the construction, manufacturing, and export-oriented sectors. Evolving domestic frameworks and international requirements are accelerating the need for credible environmental data and standardised methodologies.
Through harmonised standards, capacity building, and consistent application of LCA and EPD frameworks, the conference supports regional stakeholders in strengthening transparency, improving market access, and enhancing global competitiveness.
What is ISC?
The International Stakeholder Conference (ISC), hosted annually by EPD International, is a key global meeting point for professionals working with Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and lifecycle assessment (LCA).
ISC connects industry, policymakers, technical experts, verifiers, academics, and solution providers to strengthen the role of trusted environmental data in product development, procurement, regulatory compliance, and supply chain transparency.
Why India & Southeast Asia?
India: advancing policy-driven sustainability
India is emerging as a global leader in sustainability policy and regulatory development. It is rolling out ambitious green policy frameworks, many of which directly rely on LCA/EPD methodologies.
Key initiatives include Business Responsibility and Sustainability Reporting (BRSR Core), alignment with mechanisms, such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and rapid expansion of Green Building certification systems, including LEED, IGBC, GRIHA. Together, these frameworks are accelerating demand for credible, third-party verified environmental data across the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Southeast Asia: scaling green industrial capacity
Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Malaysia, is rapidly strengthening its capacity in green infrastructure, low‑carbon materials, and sustainable construction practices. At the same time, export‑driven industries across the region are impacted by the evolving EU and global regulations, reinforcing the need for transparent and verified environmental performance data.
India and Southeast Asia represent a substantial share of the industrial base
Over 25% of global construction material production
Among the fastest‑growing manufacturing markets worldwide
Major exporters to Europe, USA, and the Middle East
What to expect from ISC2026?
Demand for reliable, comparable and verified environmental data is accelerating rapidly across India and Southeast Asia. ISC2026 responds to this momentum by addressing:
Growing export and buyer requirements for verified environmental impact information, supporting a market with increasing demand for knowledge, competence and training.
Rising expectations for data transparency and credibility, ensuring environmental claims are substantiated and aligned with global standards and reducing the risks of greenwashing
Supporting industrial decarbonisation by enabling companies to measure, manage and reduce life-cycle emissions through credible and comparable data
Bridging competence and capacity gaps amongst procurement teams, manufacturers, and policymakers
Strengthening partnerships with governments, standards bodies, and industry associations
Expanding EPD interest and adoption beyond construction into food, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and other export-oriented sectors
The shift from early voluntary adoption toward broader market and supply chain requirements, driven by regulation, procurement, and international trade
Digitalisation and AI-enabled efficiencies in LCA modelling, EPD development and verification process
ISC2026 will focus on how LCA and EPDs can evolve from niche technical tools into strategic assets that support decision-making, strengthen competitiveness, and enable market transformation. ISC demonstrates commitment to capacity building across the region, which benefits governments, industries and environmental consulting service sector.
Key Themes for ISC2026
The strategic policy and business rationale for LCA and EPDs
EPDs as robust tools for environmental transparency - beyond marketing claims
Policy, procurement, and trade: ensuring EPDs credible, comparable and decision-ready
The economics of LCA and EPDs: value creation, cost factors, and scalable approaches
Applying Product Category Rules (PCRs) in India and Southeast Asia
Scaling EPD development through digital workflows and rigorous verification process
Expanding EPD applications beyond construction into emerging and export-driven sectors
LCA and EPDs as enablers of measurable decarbonisation across products and supply chains
Conference Format
ISC2026 will be a three-day hybrid event, combining strategic dialogue, practical learning, and high level networking.
Indicative format
Day 1 – Launch & Side Events
Open sessions and sponsored side events, concluding with a “by invitation only” VIP dinner for speakers, sponsors, and key stakeholders.Day 2 – Conference Day
A full day of keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, followed by a conference dinner for all participants.Day 3 – Workshops & Training
Handson workshops and training sessions for manufacturers, procurement officers, consultants, and verifiers, plus optional site visits.
The conference is expected to welcome around 500 onsite participants, alongside an equal number of online attendees.
Get Involved
We are currently developing the ISC2026 programme and invite you to register your interest if you would like to:
Explore sponsorship or partnership opportunities
Be considered as a speaker or workshop leader
Attend ISC2026 onsite
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Programme details, speakers, and registration information will be released in phases prior to the conference.