Sustainability Programs & Resources
To provide architects with the assurance and documentation they need to meet and verify their sustainability goals, Vitro Architectural Glass participates in a range of programs and initiatives. To learn more about our programs or to download applicable documentation, please review the information below.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) is the first North American manufacturer to publish third-party verified Environmental Products Declarations (EPDs) for Flat Glass and Processed Glass products. The documents provide detailed data about the life-cycle impacts of Vitro Glass products on the environment and may be used as credentialing for LEED® and other green building certification programs.
For more information on utilizing our EPDs to earn LEED® credits, visit the Materials & Resources section of our LEED® guide.
Cradle to Cradle Certified™ (C2C) Products
In 2008, Vitro Architectural Glass became the first U.S. glass manufacturer to have its entire collection of architectural glass products recognized by the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program.
Today, Vitro Glass’s product selection is Cradle to Cradle™ Bronze certified; subcategory certification levels, valid through April 23, 2024, are below.
| Category | Certification |
|---|---|
| Material Health | Gold |
| Material Reutilization | Gold |
| Renewable Energy and Carbon Management | Bronze |
| Water Stewardship | Bronze |
| Social Fairness | Silver |
Material Health Certificate
The Material Health Certificate uses the material health assessment methodology of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard.
LEED Recycled Content Letter
Vitro Architectural Glass recycled content reporting documentation.
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
Vitro Architectural Glass is committed to product stewardship, occupational safety and health, and spill-handling procedures.
Living Building Challenge (LBC) Red List of Materials
Vitro Architectural Glass products, version 4.0 compliance letter.
Buy Clean California Act (BCCA) Compliance Letter
This document addresses common questions concerning the Buy Clean California Act (BCCA) and provides documentation of Vitro Architectural Glass's compliance with the BCCA.
