PRIOTIZING SUSTAINABILITY
GREEN GUIDE
At Emser Tile®, we embrace our responsibility to protect the planet and create sustainable processes in everything that we do. We hold the same standard for our suppliers and trade partners, and work alongside them to ensure that they adhere to maintaining and improving their standards. Emser Tile®’s Green Building Initiative features a systematic three-prong approach: • Implementing company-wide environmentally conscious practices in the workplace at all Emser locations throughout North America, including distribution centers. This is a combined effort also shared by our trade partners. • Practicing transparency of raw materials sourcing with our suppliers, so that we know exactly what ingredients are going into the products we sell down to 1000ppm. • Practicing transparency of raw materials sourcing with our suppliers, so that we know exactly what ingredients are going into the products we sell down to 1000ppm. • Educating employees and customers alike through internal and external training programs such as CEU/CES classes regarding health, safety and welfare standards related to material sourcing, manufacturing and installation. CORPORATE EFFORTS E mser Tile® is committed to reducing the environmental impact not only of our corporate headquarters and local sales and service locations, but also all of our distribution centers nationwide. At Emser Tile®, we embrace our responsibility to protect the planet and create sustainable processes in everything that we do. We hold the same standard for our suppliers and trade partners, and work alongside them to ensure that they adhere to maintaining and improving their standards. Emser Tile®’s Green Building Initiative features a systematic three-prong approach: • Implementing company-wide environmentally conscious practices in the workplace at all Emser locations throughout North America, including distribution centers. This is a combined effort also shared by our trade partners. GREEN BUILDING INITIATIVE • Educating employees and customers alike through internal and external training programs such as CEU/CES classes regarding health, safety and welfare standards related to material sourcing, manufacturing and installation.
• Automating facility lights that operate based on areas in use;
MATERIAL RESOURCES E mser Tile® chooses to work with suppliers that recycle the maximum amount of material possible back into the raw bisque, which is then reused to make new tiles. Understanding the importance of water conservation, Emser Tile® suppliers also recycle and reuse water during the manufacturing process. All glazes used in the production of ceramic and porcelain tile are water based and contain zero solvents, reducing potential Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) emissions during production and further eliminating any off-gassing of our finished floor products to 0 g/L through the firing stage of manufacturing. All overseas suppliers are required to be transparent in raw ingredient reporting up to 1000ppm, allowing Emser to meet OSHA Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements, as well as Health Product Declarations (HPD v2.1). Preference is given to manufacturers with upgraded kiln equipment that are able to better control heat emission and indoor air quality at the factory level. Due to their raw ingredient profiles, all products are Red List Free, Conflict Mineral Free, Lead Free and compliant to OSHA Silica Standards as well as Prop 65. properties reducing potential bacteria and mold growth making them a very hygienic option. Through innovative design, these dense body products can be installed in a way that enhances indoor air quality, creating building efficiency by controlling ambient room temperatures of a space, all while reducing heating and air conditioning costs. Partnered with a Low/No VOC setting materials system, including an installation system warranty, the health, safety and longevity of the application can be optimized.
• Programming thermostats for optimal indoor temperatures while maintaining energy efficiency;
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• Using low-flow and no-flush plumbing fixtures that preserve water;
• Prioritizing recycled content in office supplies;
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Ingredients: Porcelain & Ceramic Floor Tile Emser Tile Final Assembly: Houston, Texas, USA Life Expectancy: 50 Years End of Life Options: Recyclable (100%) Coined the Nutrition Label for products, Emser Tile has been awarded the Declare Label for its transparency in product lifecycle. From where it comes from, what it’s made from, to where it goes, Emser Tile’s notation of “Red List Free” can fulfill the credit disclosure requirements for LEED v4.
MANUFACTURING, DISTRIBUTION + INSTALLATION Our transparency efforts specifically complement green friendly builds that are focused around environmental impact in addition to worker health and safety. Unlike other types of hard and soft flooring, the longevity of ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone prevents frequent replacement, reducing the emissions and carbon footprints related to manufacturing, transportation and disposal of waste. With a potential cradle to grave lifecycle of 100+ years, studies have shown that over a 20-year span, ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone products are more cost-effective and sustainable than any other flooring material. For enhanced eco-friendly attributes, all products and packaging are 100% recyclable, allowing them to be easily diverted from landfills post construction. The inherent characteristics of these surfaces allow for easy installation and cleaning without the use of toxic, high VOC, or harsh chemicals, while also displaying natural antimicrobial • Emser Tile® operates strategically placed distribution centers and local sales and service locations throughout the United States. Having multiple facilities allows us to maximize the volume of every truckload for the most efficient transportation of our products, and in turn, minimizing our carbon footprint
Feldspar, Clay, Quartz, Talc, Titanium Dioxide, Aluminum Oxide, Nepheline Syenite, Reaction Mass of Fumes, Silica and Diiron Trioxide, Sodium Oxide, Calcium Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Oxide, Chromium Iron Oxide, Cristobalite (SiO2), Frits, Chemicals, Inorganic Colour Pigments (Synthetic Materials), Chemically and Thermically Stable, Silica, Vitreous, Wollastonite, C.I. Pigment Blue 28, C.I. Pigment Blue 72, C.I. Pigment Brown 24, C.I. Pigment Green 26, C.I. Pigment Red 231, Kaolin, Calcined , Kyanite (Al2O(SiO4)), Magnesium Oxide (MgO), Potassium Oxide (K2O), Zinc Oxide, Zircon (Zr(SiO4)), Zirconium Oxide (ZrO2), Silane, Tetrachloro-
EMS-0001 Health Product Declaration Collaborative (HPDC) provides a full disclosure of the potential chemicals of concerning products by comparing product ingredients to a set of priority “hazard” lists based on the GreenScreen for Safer Chemicals and additional lists from other government agencies. EXP. 01 OCT 2020 VOC Content: N/A Declaration Status VOC Emissions: CDPH Compliant Living Building Challenge Criteria:
LBC Red List Free LBC Compliant Declared
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Coined the Nutrition Label for products, Emser Tile has been awarded the Declare Label for its transparency in product lifecycle. From where it comes from, what it’s made from, to where it goes, Emser Tile’s notation of “Red List Free” can fulfill the credit disclosure requirements for LEED v4.
Our initiatives to do so include:
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) is a comprehensive, internationally harmonized report created by a product manufacturer that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the environment. UL certifies that all information in a manufacturer’s finished EPD is accurate.
• Reusing technology, including cell phones, computers, and electronic equipment, through our suppliers and a third-party electronics recycling provider;
• Recycling paper through a third-party shred and recycle service;
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