Environmental Product Declaration
5/8" FireLITE® Type X - Silver Grove
Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for 5/8" FireLITE® Type X - Silver Grove, manufactured by CertainTeed Saint-Gobain. Declaration SmartEPD-2026-145-1086-01, prepared according to Smart EPD® Part B PCR for Gypsum Panels, 1000-004, v2.0, valid until September 29, 2031.
- Functional unit
- 1,000 ft2 of product
- Valid until
- September 29, 2031
- PCR
- Part B PCR for Gypsum Panels 1000-004
Declaration details
- Manufacturer
- CertainTeed Saint-Gobain
- Program operator
- Smart EPD
- Declaration number
- SmartEPD-2026-145-1086-01
- Date of issue
- September 29, 2026
- Valid until
- September 29, 2031
- Product category rules (PCR)
- Smart EPD® Part B PCR for Gypsum Panels, 1000-004, v2.0 (version 2)
- Standard
- ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
- Functional unit
- 1,000 ft2 of product
- System boundary
- Cradle to grave (A1 - A3, A4, A5, B1 - B7, C1 - C4)
- Product specificity
- Product Specific
- Manufacturing specificity
- Facility Specific
- Manufacturing plant
- CertainTeed Gypsum (5145 Mary Ingles Hwy, Silver Grove, KY 41085, USA)
- Product category
- Finishes › Gypsum
- Product service life
- 75 years
- Verifier
- Vijay Thakur, EcoAssure Verification & Advisory
- LCA software
- Sphera LCA for Experts (formerly GaBi) 10.9.2
- Program instructions
- Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.2.0, March 2025
Life cycle assessment results
Results per 1,000 ft2 of product.
Environmental Impact Assessment Results
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GWP-total (incl biogenic) | kg CO2 eq | 1.82e+2 | 4.24e+1 | 2.02e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.02e+1 | 0 | 8.43e+1 |
| GWP-fossil | kg CO2 eq | 2.49e+2 | 4.22e+1 | 5.83e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.01e+1 | 0 | 1.74e+1 |
| GWP-total | kg CO2 eq | 1.77e+2 | 4.19e+1 | 1.92e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.01e+1 | 0 | 8.40e+1 |
| GWP-total (excl biogenic) | kg CO2 eq | 2.44e+2 | 4.16e+1 | 5.73e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.01e+1 | 0 | 1.71e+1 |
| ODP | kg CFC 11 eq | 1.58e-4 | 1.47e-11 | 4.29e-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.53e-12 | 0 | 9.17e-11 |
| AP | kg SO2 eq | 2.80e-1 | 1.29e-1 | 3.28e-1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.97e-2 | 0 | 8.96e-2 |
| EP-Fw | kg P eq | 1.93e-3 | 2.76e-5 | 8.62e-4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.61e-6 | 0 | 5.77e-6 |
| EP-Marine | kg N eq | 1.69e-1 | 1.17e-1 | 9.82e-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.70e-2 | 0 | 4.47e-2 |
| POCP | kg O3 eq | 5.44e+0 | 3.44e+0 | 3.31e+0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.67e-1 | 0 | 1.61e+0 |
| ADP-fossil | MJ | 3.62e+3 | 5.33e+2 | 1.22e+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.28e+2 | 0 | 2.53e+2 |
Resource Use Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PERE | MJ | 1.42e+3 | 2.17e+1 | 3.26e+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.20e+0 | 0 | 3.94e+1 |
| PERM | MJ | 2.20e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PERT | MJ | 1.45e+3 | 2.17e+1 | 3.26e+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.20e+0 | 0 | 3.94e+1 |
| PENRE | MJ | 3.80e+3 | 5.38e+2 | 5.38e+2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.29e+2 | 0 | 2.59e+2 |
| PENRM | MJ | 6.98e+0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PENRT | MJ | 3.81e+3 | 5.38e+2 | 1.26e+3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.29e+2 | 0 | 2.59e+2 |
| FW | m3 | 1.88e+0 | 1.67e-2 | 1.22e+0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.00e-3 | 0 | 2.80e-2 |
| SM | kg | 7.38e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NRSF | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Waste and Output Flow Indicators
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HWD | kg | 3.58e+0 | 1.13e-7 | 5.44e-7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.70e-8 | 0 | 7.13e-8 |
| NHWD | kg | 2.15e+1 | 6.32e-2 | 9.38e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.52e-2 | 0 | 8.89e+2 |
| HLRW | kg | 1.29e-4 | 1.95e-6 | 1.11e-5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.68e-7 | 0 | 2.48e-6 |
| ILLRW | kg | 1.11e-1 | 1.64e-3 | 1.00e-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.93e-4 | 0 | 2.14e-3 |
| CRU | kg | 1.63e-2 | 2.07e-3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MFR | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MER | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MNER | kg | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EEE | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EET | MJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Carbon Emissions and Removals
| Indicator | Unit | A1-A3 | A4 | A5 | B1 | B2 | B3 | B4 | B5 | B6 | B7 | C1 | C2 | C3 | C4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCRP | kg CO2 | -6.69e+1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEP | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.69e+1 |
| BCRK | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEK | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BCEW | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CCE | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CCR | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CWNR | kg CO2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.
Material composition
| Material/Component Category | Origin | % Mass |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum | Confidential | 85 - 95 |
| Internally Recycled Gypsum | Confidential | 2 - 6 |
| Paper | Confidential | 2 - 6 |
| Silicone | Confidential | 2 - 5 |
| Fiberglass | Confidential | 0 - 1 |
| Additives | Confidential | 0 - 1 |
| Packaging material | Origin | Mass (kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Tape | Confidential | 0.35 |
| Spacers | Confidential | 1.74 |
| Rail Bag | Confidential | 0.05 |
| Trailer Barrier | Confidential | 0.05 |
| Biogenic carbon content | kg C per 1000 ft2 |
|---|---|
| Biogenic carbon content in product | 18.26 |
| Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging | 0 |
Hazardous substances
No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product
Scenarios
Transport to the building site (A4)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Vehicle type
- Commercial tractor-trailer truck
- Transport distance
- 448 km
- Capacity utilization
- 70%
- Weight of products transported
- 889 kg
- Packaging mass
- 2.15 kg
Transport to the building site (A4)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Vehicle type
- Rail
- Transport distance
- 208 km
- Capacity utilization
- 70%
- Weight of products transported
- 889 kg
- Packaging mass
- 2.15 kg
Transport to the building site (A4)
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Vehicle type
- Single unit truck
- Transport distance
- 40 km
- Capacity utilization
- 70%
- Weight of products transported
- 889 kg
- Packaging mass
- 2.15 kg
End of life (C1-C4)
- Collected with mixed construction waste
- 889 kg
- Product or material for final disposal
- 889 kg
Product description
CertainTeed FireLITE® Type X Lightweight Drywall Panel is an interior drywall panel consisting of a non-combustible, fire-resistant Type X gypsum core enclosed in 100% recycled face and back paper. CertainTeed FireLITE® Type X Lightweight Drywall Panel is a lightweight gypsum board and is more than 10% lighter vs. standard 5/8" type X Drywall Panels. CertainTeed FireLITE® Type X Lightweight Drywall Panels feature a specially formulated core providing fire resistance ratings when used in tested assemblies. Long edges are slightly tapered, allowing joints to be reinforced and concealed with joint tape and joint compound. CertainTeed FireLITE® Type X Lightweight Drywall Panels are available in a variety of lengths and widths.
Interpretation
Based on the results of the life cycle assessment model, the environmental impacts are primarily driven by the A1- A3 product stag which accounts for 66% of the cradle-to-grave Global Warming Potential (GWP)– fossil. Additional significant contributors include installation (A5), and product distribution (A4), contributing approximately 15%, and 11% of total GWP impacts, respectively. End-of-life activities (C1–C4) contribute 5% of impacts.
Installation remains a notable contributor to overall environmental impacts due to the assumptions required by the applicable Product Category Rules (PCRs). In the absence of site-specific installation data, the PCR requires the application of a 10% installation waste scenario. Because installation practices vary significantly among contractors and project conditions, CertainTeed has limited influence over these impacts. Furthermore, the use of internally recycled gypsum and other recycled materials helps reduce the demand for virgin raw materials, thereby lowering upstream environmental burdens associated with raw material extraction and processing.
LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.