Azulev: tiles, ranges, and EPD coverage
Azulev makes stylish ceramic surfaces, but how well are those lines backed by EPDs that win specs on low‑carbon projects? Here is a fast snapshot of what they sell, where the coverage is strong, and how that stacks up against frequent rivals in tile-heavy bids.
Who Azulev is
Azulev is a Spanish producer of ceramic wall and floor tiles with a long track record in Castellón. The portfolio centers on wall tile for interiors and porcelain stoneware for high‑traffic floors, along with the thin, lightweight SLIMRECT family. As part of the wider Rocersa Group, outdoor 20 mm formats sit in the orbit of the brand’s offer. Their sustainability messaging lives here if you want the official line (Azulev, sustainability).
What they sell, at a glance
Across the catalog you will find stone, marble, wood and color looks in multiple sizes, finishes, and slip‑rated options. It is not a single‑product shop. Expect several product categories served by dozens of collections that translate to hundreds of individual SKUs once sizes and trims are counted. That breadth lets them show up in residential, hospitality, retail, healthcare and campus work without stretching the brand.
EPD coverage snapshot
Azulev holds two GlobalEPD declarations with AENOR that map cleanly to their core business. One covers earthenware wall tile in group BIII under EN 14411 and the other covers porcelain stoneware in group BIa. Both were issued on July 10, 2024 and are valid until July 9, 2029, aligned to EN 15804 and EN 17160 scopes (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2024) (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2024). For most specs that means the majority of their go‑to ranges can be documented without friction.
Where coverage might still evolve
Large formats and outdoor pavers often ride on the porcelain stoneware EPD scope if the production route and plant match the declaration. If those pavers are sold under a different label inside the group, spec teams should confirm whether the Azulev EPD or the Rocersa EPD is the right document to submit (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2022). Also check that slip‑resistant finishes and special pieces sit within the declared manufacturing boundaries. A two minute scope check now avoids an RFI scramble later.
Competitive set on most projects
Architects weighing tile packages will frequently pit Azulev against Marazzi, Porcelanosa, Grespania, Argenta, Cifre, Vitacer and regional specialists. Several of these brands publish product‑specific EPDs that procurement teams recognize. Marazzi, as one example, lists EN 15804‑based EPDs in the EPD International library with current validity in 2025 and beyond (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025). Spanish peers such as Cifre and Vitacer also show current GlobalEPDs with AENOR in 2024 and 2025, so buyers can stay within a Spanish supply base and still tick the EPD box (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2024; AENOR GlobalEPD, 2025).
Why EPDs matter commercially right now
Project teams targeting LEED v5 or similar owner standards prefer product‑specific EPDs because they avoid penalty factors in carbon accounting. When two porcelain lines look identical on price and performance, the one with a current, third‑party verified EPD often wins the tie. That does not mean the EPD must be brand new. It simply needs to be valid through the bid and submittals window.
What a smart next step looks like
If a range is a key revenue driver, confirm that its manufacturing route sits inside the current Azulev BIa or BIII declarations. Keep a short calendar reminder for renewal lead time. For new or thin‑format launches, pick the prevailing PCR that competitors are already using for ceramic tile, which today maps to EN 17160 under EN 15804. Choose a program operator that your target market recognizes. Then work with an LCA partner that takes on the heavy data collection across utilities and bills of materials so your product and plant teams dont stall. The payoff is simple. More specifiation wins, fewer substitution risks, and a cleaner runway for bids that screen hard on embodied carbon.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Azulev have active EPDs today and what product groups do they cover?
Yes. AENOR lists GlobalEPDs for Azulev covering BIII wall tile and BIa porcelain stoneware, issued July 10, 2024 and valid to July 9, 2029 (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2024).
If a project needs outdoor 20 mm porcelain pavers, which EPD applies?
If they are produced within the Azulev EPD plant scope, the BIa porcelain stoneware EPD generally applies. If supplied under another group brand, the Rocersa GlobalEPD may be the correct document, so confirm scope before submittal (AENOR GlobalEPD, 2022).
Do competitors in Spain and Italy publish EPDs for tiles?
Yes. Marazzi publishes EN 15804 EPDs in the EPD International system with current validity in 2025. Other Spanish brands like Cifre and Vitacer show current AENOR GlobalEPDs from 2024 and 2025 (EPD International, 2025; AENOR GlobalEPD, 2024; AENOR GlobalEPD, 2025).
About the Author
John brings a clear, research-driven perspective on the EPD, LCA and HPD space and keeps a close pulse on environmental trends and standards in North America, helping clients understand where the industry is heading and how to get there.
