An EPD is a tool used to report the environmental impacts of products over a given period of time (specific life cycle).

EPDs are internationally recognized and are standardized.EPDs can contribute to LEED v4 and v4.1 points in the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) — Environmental Product Declaration category. In LEED v4, an EPD is worth half a product; in LEED v4.1, it is worth one product. This category is to encourage and reward project teams that use products and materials for which life cycle information is available.

Polyisocyanurate Insulation Manufacturers Association (PIMA)

PIMA’s industry-wide EPDs are a comprehensive analysis of the cradle-to-grave impact of polyiso roof and wall products. This analysis was conducted by a third party in accordance with ISO 14025. The analysis includes environmental impacts of supply and transportation of raw materials, as well as the manufacture, transport, installation, replacement and end-of-life disposal of polyiso products. These documents also report the energy-saving benefits of using polyiso. Primary data from Canadian and U.S. PIMA member manufacturers was collected for the reference year of 2017 by the EPD program operator, NSF. EPDs can contribute to LEED v4 and v4.1 points in the Building Product Disclosure and Optimization (BPDO) — Environmental Product Declaration category. In LEED v4, an EPD is worth half a product; in LEED v4.1, it is worth one product. This category is to encourage and reward project teams that use products and materials for which life cycle information is available. Three new industry-wide PIMA EPDs are now available for roof, wall and HD cover board polyiso products.

TPO Single Ply Roofing Membrane (PDF)
Polyiso Roof Insulation Boards (PDF)
Polyiso Wall Insulation Boards (PDF)
Polyiso High-Density Roof Cover Boards (PDF)

For more information about PIMA and its initiatives, visit: polyiso.org.