International Stakeholder Conference 2026 (ISC2026)

Global conference on LCA & EPDs driving environmental transparency, decarbonisation, and sustainable competitiveness in India & SEA.The International Stakeholder Conference 2026 (ISC2026) is the flagship annual event of the International EPD System, bringing together global and regional leaders to advance environmental transparency across India and Southeast Asia. Held in New Delhi from 7–9 October 2026, the conference focuses on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) as key tools to support industrial decarbonisation, strengthen competitiveness, and enable access to international markets.ISC2026 will gather industry professionals, policymakers, technical experts, verifiers, academics, and solution providers to exchange knowledge, share best practices, and explore emerging trends. The three-day programme includes keynote sessions, panel discussions, roundtables, and hands-on workshops covering policy developments, sustainable construction, digitalisation, and expanding sector applications.With both onsite and online participation, ISC2026 offers a unique platform for networking, capacity building, and collaboration, supporting the transition towards credible, comparable, and transparent environmental data systems in rapidly growing economies. Conference Format ISC2026 will be a three-day hybrid event, combining strategic dialogue, practical learning, and high-level networking.October 7 – 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.October 8 – Day 2 – Conference Day: A full day of keynote talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, followed by a conference dinner for all participants.October 9 – Day 3 – Workshops & Training: Hands-on workshops and training sessions for manufacturers, procurement officers, consultants, and verifiers, plus optional site visits. What to expect from ISC2026?

• Demand for reliable, comparable and verified environmental data is accelerating rapidly across India and Southeast Asia.
• Growing export and buyer requirements for verified environmental impact information.
• Rising expectations for data transparency and credibility, ensuring environmental claims are substantiated and aligned with global standards.
• 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 processes.
• Positioning LCA and EPDs as strategic assets that support decision-making, strengthen competitiveness, and enable market transformation.

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 are 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 a 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.