The EIFS Industry Members Association (EIMA) is spearheading a comprehensive initiative to develop a Product Category Rule (PCR), Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (EIFS). In an unprecedented show of unity, 100% of American EIFS manufacturers — EIMA members and non-members alike — are participating in the effort, underscoring the industry's shared commitment to sustainability, transparency, and high-performance construction.

Importantly, this PCR will cover all North America, with collaboration and funding support from the EIFS Council of Canada and ADEX Systems, Inc., a Canadian EIFS manufacturer and EIMA Board member.

Participating US EIFS manufacturers include: Dryvit Systems (a brand of Tremco CPG), Master Wall, Inc., Sika USA (Parex USA and Senergy brands), Sto Corp., Decoplast, Energex Wall Systems, Facades Xi, Omega Products International, Total Wall, Inc., and Ultrakote Products.

To ensure scientific rigor and third-party credibility EIMA has partnered with Smart EPD, a respected program operator for environmental product declarations, and TrueNorth Collective, an expert consultancy in life cycle assessment and sustainability reporting.

Smart EPD is inviting stakeholders to apply to participate in the development of the PCR for EIFS. If you are interested in being considered to serve on this PCR committee, please complete and submit an application found at: https://forms.office.com/r/zvbbHQB0u5. Applications will be accepted until Friday August 8, 2025.