Caesarstone US: products and EPD coverage snapshot
Caesarstone sits in a crowded spec arena where designers can pick quartz, porcelain or newer mineral surfaces for the same countertop or wall-cladding line item. The company’s portfolio is broad, the EPD picture is improving, and a few visible gaps could still cost specs when projects require third‑party declarations.
Who they are and where they play
Caesarstone is a premium surfacing brand active in residential and commercial projects across North America. The core offer spans engineered quartz, large‑format porcelain slabs for counters, cladding and flooring, and newer low‑silica mineral surfaces. Together, these lines add up to several product families and, very roughly, hundreds of SKUs across colors, finishes, and thicknesses.
Product mix in plain English
Think of their catalog as three engines. Quartz is the legacy workhorse for kitchens, healthcare millwork, and hospitality counters. Porcelain brings large slab formats for vertical cladding and dry interior floors. Mineral surfaces target lower crystalline silica content and brand protection where health and safety concerns are front of mind. Caesarstone regularly refreshes colors and thicknesses, so exact counts shift by season.
What we can verify about their EPDs today
Caesarstone has added multiple product‑specific EPDs since late 2024. The Mineral Surfaces collection is covered by an EN 15804‑A2 EPD that lists 34 models with geographic scope that includes the USA and Canada (EPD International, 2024) (EPD‑IES‑0016897). There is also a published EPD for “quartz models by strategic partners” listing 22 models with validity through February 2030 (EPD International, 2025) (EPD‑IES‑0013179). An earlier EPD covers Metropolitan collection models with validity through October 2028 (EPD International, 2023) (EPD‑IES‑0011154).
Caesarstone’s own sustainability page confirms an October 2024 release and a January 2025 expansion of EPD‑covered products across mineral and quartz ranges (Caesarstone Sustainability, 2025) (standards and certifications).
Coverage, at a glance
Across the total catalog, coverage looks solid for selected Mineral Surfaces and a defined set of quartz SKUs. That said, not every color, finish or thickness appears in the named EPD scopes, so gaps likely remain in the broader quartz portfolio. As of December 19, 2025, we did not locate a program‑operator EPD specifically labeled for the Porcelain slab collection. If a porcelain EPD exists in another registry or under alternate naming, it was not readily discoverable.
Why that matters when bids get real
On many projects, products without a product‑specific, third‑party verified EPD require conservative estimates in carbon accounting. That can make a specifier think twice, especially when an otherwise comparable surface comes with a clear declaration. Teams chasing LEED v5 points or owner standards tend to prefer the path with fewer documentation headaches. It is not about being the greenest on Earth, it is about being easy to specifiy.
The competitive field Caesarstone faces
Quartz and sintered‑stone rivals routinely appear with current EPDs. Neolith publishes EN 15804‑A2 EPDs across multiple thicknesses, including 12 mm, valid to 2027 (EPD International, 2027) (NEOLITH Stone Surfaces, 12 mm). Cosentino’s Silestone and Dekton ranges also have registered EPDs with international scope and current validity windows that cover common commercial uses (EPD International, 2026–2027). Laminate and solid‑surface alternatives such as Formica and Corian are likewise active with program‑operator EPDs in countertop applications. In practice, Caesarstone competes most often with Silestone, Cambria, MSI, Neolith, Dekton, Laminam, Wilsonart and Corian across offices, education, healthcare and hospitality.
Missed specs to watch for
If porcelain remains without an easily found EPD, that category is vulnerable in RFPs for interiors packages where slabs can swap one‑for‑one with sintered stone that does have declarations. Similarly, any high‑volume quartz color not named in the current EPD scopes could be sidelined when an owner requires documented product‑specific data.
Smart next steps for the manufacturer playbook
Prioritize EPDs for the highest‑volume porcelain SKUs used in commercial cladding and counters, plus a short list of top‑selling quartz colors in 2 cm and 3 cm. Align PCR choices with what competitors use so comparisons are apples to apples. Keep data collection painless across sites by locking a single reference year, then set a refresh cadence that avoids last‑minute renewals.
Where to verify and learn more
Caesarstone’s own sustainability hub lists current certifications, including EPDs, and is updated periodically. Program‑operator libraries such as EPD International are the authoritative source for validity dates and scope notes. When in doubt, check both before a bid goes out, not after.
(Caesarstone Mineral Surfaces EPD lists 34 models, valid through 2029, EPD International, 2024). (Caesarstone quartz models by strategic partners lists 22 models, valid through 2030, EPD International, 2025). (Neolith Stone Surfaces 12 mm EPD valid through 2027, EPD International, 2027).
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Caesarstone product lines appear to have the strongest EPD coverage today?
Mineral Surfaces and a defined set of quartz SKUs published through EPD International show clear coverage as of December 2025, based on the listed models and validity windows.
Is Caesarstone porcelain covered by a product-specific EPD?
We did not find a porcelain slab EPD for Caesarstone in major operator libraries as of December 19, 2025. If one exists under different naming or a regional registry, it was not readily discoverable.
Who are the main competitors likely to show up on the same spec?
Cosentino’s Silestone and Dekton, Neolith, Laminam, Cambria, MSI, plus laminate or solid-surface alternatives like Wilsonart, Formica, and Corian.
What is the commercial risk of leaving gaps in EPD coverage?
Products without product-specific, third‑party EPDs often face conservative, higher default impacts in project accounting, which can make a competing product with a clear EPD more attractive to specifiers.
About the Author
Walker Ryan is a climate-tech entrepreneur focused on driving industrial decarbonization through better data. As the founder and CEO of Parq, he helps manufacturers generate high-quality, third-party–verified carbon disclosures at scale—accelerating a traditionally slow and expensive process. Before starting Parq, Walker led over $200 million in sustainability-focused investments as VP of Strategy & Growth at ReStream Solutions, following earlier experience in investment banking at Deutsche Bank. He brings a rare mix of capital markets expertise and hands-on sustainability knowledge to tackling the infrastructure of industrial emissions.
