Mortar & Plaster’s EPDs debut: plasters and dash coats
Specs reward proof. Mortar & Plaster, the Abu Dhabi dry‑mix specialist, now has Environmental Product Declarations that put its core wall‑finish lines on the map for carbon‑scored projects. That means fewer conservative defaults in LCAs and fewer last‑minute swaps when design teams need verified data to move forward.
What went live
Mortar & Plaster has two product‑specific EPDs covering its cementitious wall‑finish portfolio:
- Cement Render/Plasters, declared as a product family suitable for interior and exterior masonry or concrete.
- Rush Coats, the dash‑bond coats that key the substrate before plastering.
Both EPDs are published under EN 15804 A2 with the International EPD System, operated by EPD International AB. The documents list Envirolink as the LCA developer. Environdec records show initial version dates of May 2021 and validity through May 2026, which means they are current today. Many teams first noticed them in December 2025 as they surfaced in common specification workflows, so they may feel brand‑new on projects right now.
Who Mortar & Plaster serves
The company manufactures dry‑mix mortars in the UAE for wall preparation and finishes across high‑rise residential, commercial, and infrastructure. Product lines span rush coats, renders and plasters, tile adhesives, repair mortars, screeds, and grouts, which positions these EPDs directly where quantity takeoffs live.
Why this matters in bids
When a product lacks a verified EPD, whole‑building LCA tools apply conservative defaults. That can make a perfectly good plaster look heavier than the alternative down the hall. With M&P’s declarations in hand, modelers can plug real numbers, keep the spec intact, and move on. The International EPD System’s library has surged past 18,000 valid EPDs, which is a clear signal that transparency is now table stakes for materials buyers (EPD International, 2025).
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Program operator and rulebook
These EPDs are verified and published in the International EPD System. For teams new to operator choice, think of it like choosing a mobile carrier. Coverage and paperwork flow vary by region, yet Environdec is widely recognized across Europe and used globally, including on LEED v5 projects. If your mix of markets is broad, that reach definately helps.
Competitive snapshot
- Saint‑Gobain Weber publishes multiple mortar and render EPDs across Europe and the Middle East, including region‑specific products for KSA, Qatar, and Kuwait. Coverage spans fine coats, repair mortars, and façade compounds, which means active competition on similar scopes.
- Mapei maintains a large EPD portfolio that includes repair mortars and skimming compounds under EN 15804 A2. Their depth can help them show up early in LCA screens even when the job calls for standard plaster work.
- Sika has EPD coverage in mortars and grouts depending on country, while its resinous flooring and membranes see heavier use in North America. For a quick sense of how a global player maps coverage, see our snapshot of Sika USA.
What it means competitively. Mortar & Plaster has entered the transparency arena in the categories it actually sells. Against Weber and Mapei, that keeps M&P in more live conversations when owners require current declarations. Against brands with patchier mortar coverage by region, it can create a local edge.
Scope notes that help specifiers
Both Mortar & Plaster declarations read as family EPDs rather than single SKU one‑offs. That is useful for estimators who need to swap between variants without rewriting submittals. Keep the declared thicknesses and substrate prep consistent with the EPD scope to avoid back‑and‑forth during reviews.
Where to find the documents
We did not find a dedicated sustainability or EPD page on the company’s website at the time of writing. Adding a simple EPD hub and linking from the relevant product pages will shorten submittal cycles and reduce RFI churn. Start with the public product listings here: https://www.mpdrymix.com/products/
The takeaway
Two current EPDs for cement plasters and dash coats make Mortar & Plaster easier to specify on projects that score embodied carbon. The move aligns the brand with how design teams now evaluate finishes and keeps its core wall‑finish systems in play when transparency is non‑negotiable. Celebrate the debut, then keep the cadence with renewals and the next wave of SKUs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Mortar & Plaster product families are covered by EPDs?
Cement Render/Plasters and Rush Coats. Both are declared under EN 15804 A2 in the International EPD System and are valid today.
Who verified and published these EPDs?
They are published in the International EPD System, operated by EPD International AB, with Envirolink listed as the LCA developer.
Do these EPDs help with LEED v5 material credits?
Yes. Verified, product‑specific EPDs contribute to LEED v5 Materials credits and remove conservative default factors that can penalize products without declarations. The operator’s global presence also aids acceptance in multi‑region bids (USGBC, 2025).
About the Author
Hazel Brooks is an editor at EPD Guide covering EPDs and the fast-evolving sustainability data landscape. She tracks program-operator updates, standards and guidance changes, and new EPD releases, connecting the dots across the market to report on trends, shifting expectations, and the competitive EPD landscape. Her work focuses on making complex data sets easier to navigate and access, so manufacturers and sustainability teams can act with clarity and confidence.
