New Environmental Product Declaration for RhinoBoard® FireStop® Plasterboards
Gyproc South Africa, a division of Saint-Gobain Africa, is proud to announce new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for RhinoBoard® FireStop® plasterboards. This achievement highlights our strong commitment to sustainability and compliance with both local and international building standards.
At Saint-Gobain, environmental stewardship is embedded in everything we do, demonstrated by our extensive range of third-party verified EPDs. These documents provide transparent, credible information about the environmental impact of our products, making them essential for sustainable procurement decisions. Globally, Saint-Gobain has published more than 2,000 verified EPDs, a testament to our continuous drive for sustainable development.
Our process of acquiring EPDs adheres to international standards ISO14025 and ISO21931/EN15804, ensuring Gyproc products meet the highest environmental and performance criteria. Gyproc, a core brand within Saint-Gobain, proudly holds 474 EPDs worldwide, reflecting our commitment to environmental excellence in construction.
“The newly acquired EPD for the 12.5mm Gyproc RhinoBoard® FireStop® details the environmental impacts of 1m² of installed gypsum board. This plasterboard, weighing 7.51 kg/m², is designed for a useful life of 50 years. It features an aerated gypsum core with glass fibre and other additives, encased in robust paper liners. This product is ideal for drylining internal surfaces, providing superior fire protection in Gyproc wall and partition systems. Notably, the product contains no "Substance of Very High Concern" (SVHC) in concentrations above 0.1% by weight, in compliance with the European REACH regulation,” explains Estie Van Zyl, Sustainability Manager for Saint-Gobain Africa. “Similarly, the 15mm Gyproc RhinoBoard® FireStop® has its EPD renewed, detailing the environmental impacts of 1m² of installed gypsum board. With a weight of 11.71 kg/m² and a useful life of 50 years, this product also features an aerated gypsum core with glass fibre and other additives, encased in strong paper liners. Designed for use in Gyproc wall and partition systems requiring enhanced fire protection, the 15mm RhinoBoard® FireStop® is an exemplary product for ensuring safety and compliance in building projects.”
“The new EPDs for Gyproc’s RhinoBoard® FireStop® plasterboards not only reaffirms the brand’s commitment to sustainability but also enhances its credibility in the market,” says van Zyl. “By aligning with international standards and undergoing rigorous third-party verification, Gyproc and Saint-Gobain continue to lead the way in sustainable building solutions.”
For more information about our EPDs, visit RhinoBoard® FireStop® 12.5 mm and RhinoBoard® FireStop® 15 mm.