BUILDING SAFELY FOR PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT

In today’s building industry, sustainability is a core part of doing business. Architects, builders, contractors, and consumers hold the power to shape a newer, greener era of building and help protect our planet and its people.

Sustainability comes in everything from the products you choose to the processes you exercise, and CertainTeed gives you all the knowledge and tools needed to make informed building choices that yield safer, more environmentally friendly spaces.

 

    

UNDERSTANDING SUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are trusted third-party verifications confirming the true sustainability of a product.

Health Product Declarations (HPDs) offer useful information about materials and chemicals within products.

GREENGUARD Gold Certification sets the most stringent guidelines for VOC emissions, decreasing indoor pollution levels.

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KNOWLEDGE IS POWER

Learn more about EPDs, HPDs and sustainable building.

THIRD-PARTY VERIFICATIONS OF OUR PRODUCTS

GREENGUARD Gold Certification sets the most stringent guidelines for VOC emissions, decreasing indoor pollution levels.

The U.S. Green Building Council is a diverse group of building experts who promote sustainability through LEED certification, education, advocacy and more.

The Canada Green Building Council leads  transformation of high-performing, healthy green buildings, homes, and communities throughout Canada.

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A building certification program, advocacy tool & philosophy that defines the most advanced measure of sustainability.

Certifying: Site Design, Resource & Water Efficiency, Indoor Environmental Quality & Building Operation & Maintenance.

The first model code to include sustainability measures for the entire construction project and its site.

The California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen Code) is Part 11 of the California Building Standards Code.