Congratulations, C.R. Jackson—first‑ever EPDs on the board

What was published, in plain language

C.R. Jackson’s debut portfolio includes product‑specific EPDs for asphalt mixtures under MasterFormat 32 12 16. They are verified and listed under the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s program, with WAP Sustainability supporting LCA and verification work. The current set totals twelve EPDs, each tied to a named mix so estimators and agency reviewers can match submittals quickly.

Most U.S. asphalt EPDs created in this period share a common validity window that runs through March 31, 2027, because the governing Asphalt Mixtures PCR v2.0 set that horizon (NAPA Emerald Eco‑Label software, 2024). You will see that date on many asphalt declarations, including new ones issued in late 2025.

Why this matters for their core market

C.R. Jackson manufactures and paves across South Carolina, serving DOT, municipal, and commercial work. In that lane, verified mix EPDs are increasingly a base expectation. Caltrans, for example, requires EPD submittals for asphalt and concrete on projects with bid openings starting February 1, 2025, which signals where many large public owners are headed next (Caltrans, 2025). LEED v5 was ratified by USGBC members in March 2025, reinforcing the market’s push for transparent, third‑party verified product data in design and procurement (USGBC, 2025).

Program operator and rules of the road

These EPDs are published through the National Asphalt Pavement Association’s Emerald Eco‑Label, a program purpose‑built for plant and mix specific asphalt declarations. If you want a quick refresher on how that registry works and what reviewers look for, see our overview of the NAPA Emerald Eco‑Label EPD program.

Competitive snapshot

For regional context, Reeves Construction shows several current asphalt EPDs on the same program, reflecting similar coverage at the mix level. Granite Construction, a national peer, lists a large fleet of asphalt EPDs across plants, demonstrating mature portfolio coverage. Knife River also maintains a broad asphalt EPD footprint nationwide. Against that backdrop, C.R. Jackson’s dozen mix EPDs mark a distinct move from ad‑hoc requests to a ready‑to‑submit library that mirrors what established players submit every bid cycle.

The commercial takeaway

EPDs are not decoration. On many public jobs, lacking a product‑specific EPD forces conservative assumptions in whole‑project carbon accounting, which quietly pushes a submittal to the back of the pack. A verified mix EPD removes that penalty and keeps pricing and schedule in the foreground. The new listings give project managers and estimators a credible document they can attach in minutes rather than days.

A quick note on timing

Because the asphalt PCR v2.0 sets a common end date, many mix EPDs will reach the March 31, 2027 renewal point together. Plan ahead to refresh priority mixes in phases, so verifiers are available and plant data is clean. That simple calendar move can save a scramble during spring lettings (NAPA Emerald Eco‑Label software, 2024).

Visibility check and an easy win

We could not find these EPDs on C.R. Jackson’s public website at the time of writing. Visibility matters, so add a simple EPD page that lists each mix code with a direct link to the current PDF, plus a short note on verification and the program operator. Dont bury it under several clicks.

If you’re building your own first wave

Two tips stand out. First, pick a program operator that buyers already recognize for your product category. Second, work with an LCA partner who will actually gather plant data and keep momentum when staff time gets tight. That is how teams hit the same result C.R. Jackson just did, only faster.

Hats off

Congratulations to C.R. Jackson on publishing their first‑ever EPDs in December 2025. It is a confident step into the spec‑driven future of paving materials and a clear signal to owners that transparency is now part of how they bid and build.