What launched in June
American Standard published its first-ever EPD in June 2026 for the Ultima Manual Urinal Flush Valve, Diaphragm-Type. The program operator of record is UL, and the listing names Sustainable Solutions Corporation as the developer. Scope is product-specific, squarely in Division 22 plumbing fixtures and fittings.
Why this matters in bids
A product-specific, third‑party verified EPD removes guesswork that often slows carbon‑aware projects. It keeps a SKU in play when teams need documented impacts, not marketing copy. Think of it like turning on runway lights so your product can actually land in the spec.
Quick company context
American Standard is a LIXIL brand known for commercial flush valves, bowls, and faucets that show up everywhere from schools to hospitals. Getting an EPD on a high‑velocity restroom component matters because these are the parts most likely to trigger a carbon accounting penalty if documentation is missing. That means fewer detours at submittal time and less risk of being swapped out on price alone.
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Competitive picture today
Sloan Valve Company shows broad coverage with multiple current EPDs for flushometers, urinals, water closets, and commercial faucets, verified by SCS Global Services. That is the benchmark in flush‑valve land. Kohler Co. has dozens of current EPDs across toilets, sinks, and select valve trims that are now routine in submittals, with recent waves broadening coverage (Kohler’s first EPDs hit the spec stage). TOTO lists EPDs for commercial faucets, urinals, and toilets under Sustainable Minds, which means strong visibility in Division 22. As of July 8, 2026, we did not find current EPDs in EC3 for Moen or Delta Faucet, so coverage there appears limited.
What this signals competitively
This first EPD gets American Standard into live comparisons against Sloan where flush valves drive decisions. It also lays the track to expand into bowls and basin faucets so entire restroom packages can be documented in one shot. Catching up to Kohler and TOTO on those fixture categories would lift win rates where owner standards and LEED v5 push teams toward product‑specific Type III EPDs.
Smart next moves
Prioritize EPDs for the toilet bowl and tank pairings most often matched with Ultima valves, then add the top three commercial lav faucets by volume. Publish with a program operator that moves files into public databases quickly and get links onto product pages the same week. That visibilty is what turns an EPD from paper to pipeline.
Findability check on American Standard’s site
We could not locate a public EPD library or product‑page link on American Standard’s sustainability page as of July 8, 2026. Adding a central EPD hub and placing the PDF beside each relevant SKU will help specifiers grab the right file without hunting (American Standard Sustainability). If you want playbooks to cut listing delays on future releases, reach out to us and we’ll share options.
Bottom line
American Standard has officially stepped onto the field with a UL‑verified flush‑valve EPD. It is a practical, spec‑relevant starting point that invites a fast follow with bowls and faucets. Entering the transparency arena now keeps the brand in head‑to‑head conversations where documentation wins, not just design.
