Caesarstone: products and EPD coverage snapshot
Caesarstone is best known for premium engineered stone surfaces. Specifiers see it everywhere from kitchens to healthcare fitouts, yet the question on bids is simple: how many of these SKUs have an Environmental Product Declaration that clears LEED v5 hurdles and owner procurement rules. Here is a crisp, practical read on where coverage stands and where a few targeted EPDs could unlock more wins.
Who Caesarstone is, at a glance
Caesarstone designs and markets architectural surfaces for interiors and exteriors. The portfolio spans quartz, next‑gen mineral formulas, and large‑format porcelain, with indoor, outdoor, and commercial‑grade options. Their sustainability notes collect in a central hub that is easy to scan (Caesarstone sustainability).
Product range and scale
Across regions, Caesarstone offers multiple material families and a broad color library. The catalog stretches into the hundreds of SKUs when you add finishes and slab sizes, not just a few hero colors. In most projects the spec alternatives include quartz for counters and casework, sintered or porcelain slabs for cladding, and low‑silica or silica‑free variants for worker‑safety policies.
What is covered by EPDs today
Three public EPDs map a meaningful slice of the portfolio. Mineral Surfaces covers 34 models with EN 15804+A2, valid to October 30, 2029 (EPD International, 2024) (EPD International, 2024).
A quartz group EPD for models made by strategic partners covers 22 designs, valid to February 15, 2030 (EPD International, 2025) (EPD International, 2025).
The Metropolitan collection EPD remains valid to October 30, 2028, helpful for legacy favorites like Airy Concrete and Topus Concrete (EPD International, 2023) (EPD International, 2023).
Where coverage still feels thin
Porcelain is increasingly the architect’s Swiss‑army slab for wet rooms, high‑traffic retail, and healthcare. As of mid‑December 2025, public EPD coverage for Caesarstone porcelain appears limited, while the company highlights EPDs for mineral, quartz, and Icon or Fusion lines. That gap can force teams to substitute when owners or GCs require product‑specific declarations to avoid conservative default factors in carbon accounting under LEED v5.
The competitive set you meet on specs
On quartz, Cosentino’s Silestone and several boutique engineered‑stone brands often sit on the same shortlists. On sintered and porcelain slabs, Dekton and Neolith regularly show up with published EPDs, and large Italian houses like Laminam publish porcelain slab EPDs through national operators. Example references include Silestone and Dekton at EPD International and Laminam at EPD Italy (EPD International, 2019; EPD International, 2016; EPD Italy, 2021).
A likely best seller without airtight coverage
Porcelain whites and concretes rank among the most‑requested aesthetics for corporate, higher‑ed, and hospitality. When those SKUs lack an EPD, the spec can slide to a sintered or porcelain competitor that does. It is not about being “at the bottom of the list,” it is about avoiding a penalty that shows up in whole‑building carbon models. One EPD on a high‑velocity porcelain color can pay back on a single mid‑size project, then keep compounding.
What wins projects in 2025
Teams chasing LEED v5 points and corporate sustainability rules value product‑specific, third‑party verified EPDs that they can cite in submittals without debate. They also look for EN 15804+A2 alignment and a validity window that runs past occupancy, so renewals do not become a procurement fire drill mid‑construction.
Fastest path to close the gap
We see two moves that pay off quickly. First, cover one or two porcelain workhorses, ideally a white and a concrete look. Second, round out any top‑selling quartz or mineral colors that are missing from the current EPD groups, so the entire core palette carries documentation. Pick the same PCR most competitors use to keep comparisons apples to apples, and time publication so expiries do not cluster in the same year.
Getting from intent to published EPDs, without the grind
The hardest part is not modeling, it is gathering plant‑level utilities, formulations, and packaging data across sites. Choose an LCA partner who handles cross‑plant data collection, verification prep, and program‑operator publishing, rather than handing you spreadsheets. That white‑glove approach keeps engineers focused on throughput while the EPD pipeline moves. It sounds small, but it is the difference between weeks and months, and it definately shows up in win rates.
Bottom line for specability
Caesarstone now has credible EPD footing across mineral and key quartz groups, which helps on many bids. Extending that to the flagship porcelain SKUs would close a visible loop in commercial categories where owners ask for EPDs as table stakes. Think of it like finishing a jigsaw puzzle, one missing corner makes the whole picture feel incomplete.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Caesarstone product families have public EPDs today and how many models do they cover?
Mineral Surfaces covers 34 models valid to 2029, Quartz models by strategic partners covers 22 models valid to 2030, and the Metropolitan collection is valid to 2028 (EPD International, 2024; EPD International, 2025; EPD International, 2023).
Does Caesarstone porcelain have an EPD?
As of December 19, 2025, we could not identify a Caesarstone porcelain slab EPD in major public libraries. The company’s sustainability page highlights EPDs for mineral, quartz, and Icon or Fusion lines.
Who are Caesarstone’s frequent competitors on EPD-backed specs?
Silestone and Dekton from Cosentino, Neolith for sintered stone, and porcelain slab makers like Laminam. These brands list EPDs in program‑operator registries such as EPD International and EPD Italy (EPD International, 2019; EPD International, 2016; EPD Italy, 2021).
What should be prioritized next for maximum commercial impact?
Publish product‑specific EPDs for 1 to 2 high‑volume porcelain designs, then fill gaps in the top‑selling quartz or mineral colors not covered by existing group EPDs.
About the Author
Eric works at the intersection of sustainability, regulation, and business strategy, helping manufacturers navigate the evolving landscape of EPDs and LCAs. Having spoken with hundreds of teams across North America, brings a deep understanding of what drives ROI, what regulators are asking for, and how companies can stay ahead with smart, scalable approaches to environmental reporting.
