International Product Assurance (IPA) Laboratories is proud to announce its official designation as a third-party certifier for Green Squared®, the tile industry’s leading sustainability standard. As a Green Squared® certifier, IPA Labs further strengthens its role in advancing sustainable practices across the flooring sector.
Green Squared® is the world’s first comprehensive sustainability standard specifically for ceramic and glass tiles, as well as associated installation materials such as mortars, grouts, membranes, and backer-boards. Based on the ANSI A138.1 standard, Green Squared® evaluates products through rigorous, multi-attribute environmental and social criteria including product characteristics, raw materials and manufacturing, end of life management, corporate governance, and innovation.
Green Squared® certification delivers a wide range of benefits to manufacturers and specifiers, helping to position products for success in today’s eco-conscious marketplace. Certification also ensures compliance with green building criteria such as LEED, the NAHB National Green Building Standard, ASHRAE 189.1, and the International Green Construction Code (IgCC).
“Becoming a certifier for Green Squared® aligns perfectly with IPA Labs’ mission to support manufacturers demonstrating their commitment to sustainability,” said Katelyn Simpson, Director of Laboratory Services at IPA Laboratories. “We’re honored to play a role in bringing attention to environmentally responsible products on the market.”
IPA Laboratories invites manufacturers of tile and tile installation materials to explore the six-step certification process outlined on its website: www.ipalaboratories.com
