Sustainability

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products uses trees, a renewable natural resource, in its manufacturing processes.
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LEED®, National Green Building Standard™ and Other 3rd Parties

Georgia-Pacific gypsum and wood products can contribute to LEED® and National Green Building Standard™ certification points, and adhere to a growing number of third-party standards.

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Georgia-Pacific building products are 3rd party compliant for numerous green certifications and ratings.

At Georgia-Pacific Building Products, our commitment to the responsible use of natural resources influences our manufacturing process. We provide safe workplaces for our employees and value-added products to meet customer needs while protecting our environment, now and for the future.

Our Sustainability Efforts

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Gypsum Products Highlights

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum uses gypsum, a natural resource, to manufacture interior and exterior wallboards and sheathings. Key components of construction, it is essential that these panels perform better and last longer in today's residential and commercial buildings. Read More

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Wood Products Highlights

Georgia-Pacific Wood Products uses trees, a renewable natural resource, to manufacture dimensional and engineered lumber, plywood and other structural products for residential and light commercial construction. Read More

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Community Connection

A mutually beneficial relationship exists between supplier and consumer if a company brings to market the products you want, need and trust. Georgia-Pacific believes there is another win-win outcome when we channel resources back into the local communities we serve. Read More

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NAHBRC Green Approved

Many Georgia-Pacific wood building materials have been Green Approved by the NAHB Research Center. This means you can be assured that Georgia-Pacific engineered lumber headers, plywood and OSB comply with specific green practice criteria in the National Green Building Standard. View Points and Practice Criteria

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GREENGUARD® Certifications

DensArmor Plus® interior panels were the first gypsum panels to be GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified® and GREENGUARD Children & Schools(sm)Certified as low-emitting gypsum panels, and were among the first gypsum panels to be listed by The Collaborative for High Performing Schools® (CHPS(sm)) as low-emitting materials. Since then ToughRock® regular, Fireguard® and Fireguard C panels has also been certified. View and Print Certificates

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LEED® CALCULATOR

LEED calculation tools Calculate Materials and Resource credits for GP gypsum products. Print or e-mail your report.
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SUSTAINABILITY + MITIGATION

Sustainability and Mitigation Sustainability and mitigation can go hand-in-hand for sustainable construction. Learn More

NEWS & UPDATES

Georgia-Pacific Building Products Sustainability in the News New Energy Codes Heighten Need for DensDeck® Roof Boards From Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Read More

Georgia-Pacific Earns NAHB Research Center "Green Approved" Certifications for Multiple Structural Wood Products Read More

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