EPDs for Gypsum Board in the United States

The 2026 snapshot in one view

Gypsum board EPDs in the United States are concentrated, active, and maturing. Over the last five years there are 139 current EPDs across 8 manufacturers and 7 program operators. The latest new EPD we see landed on Dec 16, 2025 for CertainTeed Saint-Gobain’s M2Tech Type X 5/8 Gypsum Board in Seattle, verified by Smart EPD LLC with a validity through Dec 16, 2030.

Who publishes the most, and what that signals

Two brands set the pace. CertainTeed Saint-Gobain holds 83 current EPDs, and USG holds 44. Together that is about 91% of the market’s current declarations. National Gypsum presents 3, while a handful of smaller or adjacent entrants show single EPDs. For a spec-driven category like drywall, that concentration means buyers can often find product-specific numbers from the top two, and competitors without coverage risk being filtered out early in bids.

Program operators US teams actually choose

Operator selection is not a beauty contest, it is a workflow choice. Smart EPD LLC accounts for 56 current EPDs and they are concentrated with a single manufacturer. ASTM International carries 43 across two manufacturers. UL lists 25 across two. EPD International AB lists 7 across three, and NSF International shows 5 across three. One-off appearances from SCS and a few without a listed operator round out the set. Takeaway for 2026, program operator loyalty is real, yet multiple operators remain active and accepted by specifiers.

PCRs that rule the category in 2026

If a PCR is the rulebook of Monopoly, gypsum board has two rulebooks that matter most.

• Product Category Rule for Environmental Product Declarations: PCR for Gypsum Panel Products covers 89 current EPDs, with latest expiries reaching Jun 8, 2030.
• Smart EPD Part B PCR for Gypsum Panels covers 38 current EPDs, with latest expiries reaching Dec 16, 2030.

Together these two PCRs underpin roughly 91% of current declarations. Smaller appearances include Core Product Category Rules, EN 15804 aligned PCR 2019:14 variants, and a few niche Part B documents such as Joint Compound and Non-Metal Ceiling and Interior Wall Panels. If you are launching in 2026, aligning to one of the two dominant gypsum panel PCRs usually keeps you closest to buyer expectations and competitor comparability.

Issuance tempo, year by year

Below is the count of EPDs issued per year for the last five years.

Year	EPDs issued
2021	36
2022	3
2023	40
2024	14
2025	46

The pattern shows three clear waves of activity in 2021, 2023, and 2025. That rhythm matters for go-to-market because procurement teams get used to seeing new and renewed EPDs at those peaks. When you refresh inside these windows, your declaration is more likely to be current when buyers check.

Renewal cliffs you can plan around

Renewals will cluster in predictable blocks. 35 EPDs expire in 2026, almost entirely from the long-standing Gypsum Panel Products PCR. 3 expire in 2027. A larger block of 40 lands in 2028 spread across EN 15804 aligned and gypsum-specific PCRs. 14 arrive in 2029. Another large block of 46 hits in 2030, dominated by Smart EPD’s gypsum panels Part B. If your portfolio sits in those cohorts, give yourself months of runway for data collection, reviewer time, and internal approvals. Cutting it close is a false economy, it usually costs more time later.

Most teams use an EPD consultant or service provider

Of the 139 current gypsum board EPDs, 113 list a third-party developer or consultant. That is about 81% using an EPD service provider, which tracks with what we see in practice for complex, multi-plant portfolios. If your internal bandwidth is tight, partnering with an experienced provider like Parq reduces the lift on production, R&D, and product teams while maintaining quality and completeness. The better the data collection, the faster the review and publication.

Picking the right PCR in practice

Start by mapping your close competitors and the PCRs they used, then check when those PCRs expire and which program operators they publish with. In gypsum board the market-standard choice is either Gypsum Panel Products PCR or Smart EPD’s Part B for Gypsum Panels. Both have fresh expiries into 2030, which gives you headroom for renewals and minimizes rework. If you have specialized assemblies or plant-specific processes, confirm any scope quirks with the operator and reviewer before you collect data. A 30 minute alignment call can save weeks.

Program operator fit, not just reputation

Reputation matters, but fit shows up in turnaround time, reviewer availability, and how well the operator handles multi-location, multi-SKU families. The operator landscape in this category demonstrates healthy pluralism with Smart EPD, ASTM, and UL all active. Teams that publish faster keep specs alive in procurement cycles. That is the commercial lever here.

Notably absent or lapsed in gypsum board EPDs

As of Jan 17, 2026 we do not see a current gypsum board EPD publicly listed for American Gypsum. Georgia-Pacific Building Products shows no current gypsum board EPD and one expired record. PABCO Gypsum shows no current gypsum board EPDs with several expired records. If any of these manufacturers have active declarations not yet visible in the public registry, we welcome pointers. This note reflects what buyers are likely to see when searching.

What this means if you are launching new drywall SKUs in 2026

• If you plan to compete head to head with the category leaders, publish product-specific EPDs for your top sellers first, then round out the long tail. That is what specifiers look for when they price alternates.
• Choose one of the two dominant PCRs unless you have a strong reason not to. It keeps comparisons apples to apples.
• Aim to time your publication ahead of the 2026 and 2028 renewal waves. Your numbers will look fresh while others are in flux.

Quick reality check on data freshness

This analysis is based on the global public registry of EPDs used by most architects and specifiers. Due to loading delays, EPDs issued in the last half of 2025 may not all be reflected yet. If you want the full up-to-date background dataset and custom cuts by plant, product line, or operator, connect with me on LinkedIn and send a message. I am happy to hop on a quick call to review options, discuss the best fit PCR for your roadmap, and share additional detail. It’s a small step that can save weeks of internal churn.

Final word for busy teams

Gypsum board, drywall, wallboard, plasterboard, whatever your sales team calls it, the EPD playbook in the United States is now well defined. Follow the market-standard PCRs, pick an operator that matches your cadence, and make data collection painless. Do that and you will definately see fewer stalls in bids and more consistent spec wins.