The ICC-ES Environmental Reports Program provides manufacturers with independent and comprehensive evaluation and/or certification that their products meet specific sustainability targets.
Through Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and Verification of Attributes (VAR) reports, the ICC-ES Environmental Reports Program helps manufacturers attain proof of compliance with recognized green codes, standards or rating systems, enabling manufacturers to showcase their commitment to environmental responsibility, offering transparent and credible documentation that supports product selection in eco-conscious industries such as construction and design.
ICC-ES has developed Environmental Criteria (formerly known as Evaluation Guidelines) for use in verifying manufacturers' claims about specific sustainable attributes of their products. These criteria are approved by the Environmental Committee and provide guidance to ICC-ES staff when evaluating products to green codes, standards and rating systems.
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EPDs are essential in today’s market, driven by growing demand for transparency in sustainability. Manufacturers use EPDs to provide credible, science-based information about their product’s environmental impact.
The Verification of Attributes Report provides a thorough evaluation of a product's environmental claims, delivering independent verification and clear documentation of its compliance with recognized green codes, standards, or rating systems.
Sustainable Minds is ICC-ES' program operator for PCR/LCA/EPDs and is the only provider of end-to-end product transparency solutions for building product manufacturers today. By connecting product transparency and environmental data with independent code evaluations trusted by building officials, the result is a clearer, more confident path to specification for high-performance building products.
The SASC Program provides independent and comprehensive third-party verification for cabinet manufacturers on the performance, sustainability and environmental requirements outlined in EC118 (ICC-ES Environmental Criteria for Safe and Sustainable Cabinetry). LEARN MORE here
