Allegion Environmental Product Declaration

Introduction

Allegion is pioneering safety by protecting people where they live and work, while also protecting the environment. The company promotes the health and safety of its employees, customers, and local community members worldwide through its commitment to conducting business in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. Allegion recognizes the value of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system for building environmentally safe and sustainable structures. By using Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declarations, Allegion aims to provide customers with information to make decisions regarding their own sustainable building concepts and green solutions. Allegion values the importance of a cleaner world and is committed to being a responsible member of global communities.

A close-up image shows several dark-colored weatherstripping profiles, likely made of rubber or plastic, with different shapes and cross-sections.

The document is certified by UL for Environmental Product Declaration.

Declaration Overview

This declaration is an environmental product declaration (EPD) in accordance with ISO 14025. EPDs rely on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to provide information on environmental impacts over a product's life cycle. EPDs do not indicate that environmental or social performance benchmarks are met and may not encompass all impacts. LCAs do not typically address site-specific environmental impacts of raw material extraction or human health toxicity. EPDs can complement, but not replace, tools and certifications designed to address these impacts.

Program Operator: UL Environment

Declaration Holder: Schlage Lock Co-Allegion

Declaration Number: 4787103471.125.1

Declared Product: Zero Weatherstripping

Reference PCR: Product Category Rule (PCR) for preparing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Product Group Builders Hardware (UL 9004). Version: April 3rd, 2014

Reference PCR Standard: EN 15804 (2012), ISO 21930 (2007), ISO 21930 (2017)

Date of Issue: July 1, 2020

Date of Expiration: June 30, 2026

Contents of the Declaration: Product definition and information about building physics, basic material and origin, product manufacture, product processing, in-use conditions, life cycle assessment results, testing results and verifications.

Verification: Independently verified in accordance with ISO 14025 by Underwriters Laboratories. PCR review conducted by PCR Review Panel (epd@ulenvironment.com). Independent verification of LCA by Grant R. Martin, UL Environment, and Thomas P. Gloria, Industrial Ecology Consultants.

Company and Product Information

Description of Company/Organization

Allegion is a global pioneer in safety and security, with leading brands like LCN®, Schlage®, Steelcraft®, and Von Duprin®. Focusing on security around doors and adjacent areas, Allegion produces solutions for homes, businesses, schools, and institutions. Allegion is a $2 billion company with products sold in almost 130 countries. As a subsidiary of Allegion plc, the Zero International brand is recognized as the standard for quality in door sealing hardware. Their perimeter seals and thresholds are engineered for durability and reliable performance under challenging installation and operating conditions, supporting green building applications by promoting heating and cooling efficiency.

Product Description

Zero weatherstripping is used to keep sound and natural elements from entering rooms, thereby improving the room/building's energy efficiency for heating and air conditioning. Products are made with either plastics or rubbers depending on the application.

For a complete list of products, see Zero's Door Sealing Systems product catalog.

Application and Standards

Application

Zero weatherstripping is designed for commercial applications such as healthcare, education, hospitality, and retail. It can also be used residentially.

*All Zero weatherstripping is designed for heavy-duty applications and far exceed BHMA A156.22 requirements.

Declaration of Methodological Framework

This LCA is a cradle-to-gate with options LCA. Cut-off criteria are described in Section 0 and allocation procedures in Section 2.8. No known flows are deliberately excluded.

Technical Data

For more information, see Zero's Door Sealing Systems product catalog.

Product Properties, Manufacturing, and Packaging

Properties of Declared Product as Delivered

For shipping, weatherstripping is packaged individually in cardboard boxes, including an instruction manual, labels, and a screw bag.

Material Composition

Manufacturing

Zero weatherstripping products are manufactured at Allegion's Indianapolis plant (2720 Tobey Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46219). Metal sub-components are sourced from suppliers in the US and China. Assembly, finishing, and packaging occur in the Indianapolis facility. Products are shipped via UPS or LTL carriers. Natural resources used include electricity, natural gas, and water. Steel waste is generated during forming, shearing, and assembly, and is collected and recycled offsite.

Packaging

Transportation

Raw materials are distributed by truck globally. An average shipping distance from the manufacturing location to the customer is calculated from sales records. The transportation distance for all waste flows is assumed to be 161 km.

Life Cycle Assessment

Product Installation

Detailed installation instructions are available online. Installation equipment impacts are considered negligible as tools are multi-use.

Reuse, Recycling, and Energy Recovery

Zero weatherstripping products may be recycled or reused at end-of-life. The LCA assumes all products are disposed of within the system boundary.

Disposal

Disposal pathways are modeled in accordance with disposal routes and waste classification referenced in UL Environment's Part A: Life Cycle Assessment Calculation Rules and Report Requirements. This indicates an end-of-life split amongst landfill, recycling, and incineration.

Declared Unit

System Boundary

The EPD type is cradle-to-gate with options. All LCA modules are included and summarized.

Estimates and Assumptions

Estimates and assumptions are within ISO 14040/44 requirements. Primary data collected as annual totals. Usage information divided by production for per-unit energy and water use. Installation tools impacts are considered negligible.

Cut-off Criteria

All inputs with available data were included. Material inputs greater than 1% (by total mass) were included. Material inputs less than 1% were included if sufficient data was available or if the material input was thought to have significant environmental impact. Cumulative excluded material inputs and environmental impacts are less than 5% of the functional unit's total weight. Excluded materials include finishes (0-2% of weatherstripping).

Data Sources

Primary data from facility personnel and utility bills. Supplier data used for raw materials. Secondary data from GaBi Database Version 9.2.0.58.

Data Quality

Geographical Coverage: Indianapolis, Indiana manufacturing site; country-specific energy datasets used. Considered good.

Time Coverage: Primary data from 2018. GaBi datasets from 2010-present. Considered good.

Technological Coverage: Site-specific primary data for manufacturing. Sub-metering would improve data quality. Generic datasets from thinkstep LCI used for upstream processes. Considered good relative to the actual supply chain.

Period under Review

Calendar year 2018.

Allocation

Based on ISO 14040/44. Allocation avoided where possible, otherwise done on a physical mass basis, prevalent in secondary GaBi datasets.

Life Cycle Impact Assessment Results

Tables 12 and 13 present the CML and TRACI results for various impact categories across different LCA modules.

Life Cycle Inventory Results

Tables 14 and 15 present resource use and output flows/waste categories across LCA modules.

LCA Interpretation and Additional Information

LCA Interpretation

The Production Stage (A1-A3) is responsible for the majority of impacts, particularly ADP-fossil, due to electricity and thermal energy used in manufacturing. Transportation (A4) and installation (A5) stages contribute second and third highest ADP-fossil impacts, mainly from fuel use and fasteners.

Environment and Health During Manufacturing

Allegion meets federal and state standards for environment and health during manufacturing. The company employs a strict waste minimization and recycling program. No other specific environmental or health considerations are noted during production.

Environment and Health During Use

There are no environmental or health considerations during the use of the product.

Supporting Documentation

Acronym Key

The document provides a comprehensive key for LCA and LCI acronyms used throughout Section 4.

References

The document references the following standards and reports:

1. Life Cycle Assessment, Allegion, LCA report for Zero Gasketing and Thresholds. WAP Sustainability Consulting. April 2020.
2. Product Category Rule (PCR) for preparing an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Product Group Builders Hardware (UL 9004). Version: April 3rd, 2014
3. ISO 14044: 2006 Environmental Management – Life cycle assessment – Requirements and Guidelines.
4. ISO 14025: 2006 Environmental labels and declarations – Type III environmental declarations – Principles and Procedures.
5. ISO 21930: 2007 - Sustainability in building construction -- Environmental declaration of building products
6. EN 15804: 2012-04 - Sustainability of construction works — Environmental Product Declarations for the product category of construction product.