Andersen Windows has announced the publication of three new Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), covering 14 non-coastal window products across its 100 Series, 400 Series and A-Series product lines.
“At Andersen, sustainability is not just a goal — it’s our responsibility,” said George Bandy, Jr., chief sustainability officer at Andersen. “These three new EPDs reflect our deep commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. By helping our customers, our communities and the planet understand the benefits of our products, we’re advancing meaningful change. This level of transparency is a critical step in our journey toward a more circular and resilient built environment.”
An EPD is a third-party verified document that quantifies a product’s impact on key environmental metrics such as carbon emissions, water usage and energy consumption. These impacts are determined through a comprehensive lifecycle assessment (LCA), which, in this case, covers the cradle-to-gate stages, starting from raw material extraction and transportation through to manufacturing. EPDs standardize this data, making it easier to compare products and support transparency in sustainable design and construction.
Officials for Andersen say the new EPDs join its existing product certifications, such as Indoor Advantage Gold indoor air quality and recycled content, helping architects and designers meet green building goals by contributing to LEED, WELL, Green Globes and the Living Building Challenge certifications. All Andersen EPDs are developed in accordance with ISO 14025, the company reports.
“With these new EPDs, Andersen continues to demonstrate leadership in product transparency. As EPDs become increasingly recognized as essential tools for sustainable design, Andersen is proud to be among the manufacturers making this level of environmental data publicly available,” said Bandy. “We’re committed to advancing accountability and empowering our customers with the information they need to make more sustainable choices.”