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Sustainability at QEP

At QEP, sustainability guides how we design, manufacture, and evolve our products. Across our brands, we focus on reducing environmental impact, supporting healthier indoor environments, and meeting trusted industry standards for eco-conscious performance.

Certified. Tested. Trusted.

Our environmental commitments are supported by third-party certifications and industry-recognized standards that help ensure healthier indoor spaces and responsible product performance.

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Environmentally Conscious Products

When you see the Green “e” mark on a ROBERTS® product, it indicates an environmentally conscious choice. These products are designed to reduce environmental impact while supporting responsible manufacturing and long-term sustainability.

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FloorScore Certifications

Products that are FloorScore certified meet the air quality emissions criteria for LEED, CHPS, and the Green Guide for Health Care.

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LEED® v4 Qualified Solutions

Many ROBERTS® adhesives contribute toward LEED® v4 project credits, including Low-Emitting Materials and Environmental Product Declarations. These products also comply with SCAQMD Rule 1168, supporting high-performance, sustainable building standards.

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Low-Emission, Certified Adhesives

ROBERTS® adhesives carrying the CRI Green Label Plus® certification have been independently tested and meet the most stringent standards for low VOC emissions. This certification helps ensure healthier indoor air quality for residential and commercial spaces.

Designing With Purpose

We continually evaluate product design, materials, packaging, and manufacturing processes to reduce waste and environmental impact. This includes increasing the use of recycled and low-emission materials while improving efficiency across production and distribution.

Recent Sustainability Milestones

Reducing Single-Use Plastics

Removed single-use plastic from multiple product lines

Increasing Recycled Materials

Replaced thousands of pounds of virgin plastic with recycled plastic

Smarter, Greener Packaging

Transitioned plastic packaging to recycled corrugate and cardboard

Expanding Low-Emission Products

Increased the number of adhesives certified for low chemical emissions

Environmental Commitment Across Our Brands

Each QEP brand approaches sustainability through the lens of its product category, customer needs, and performance standards, while aligning to shared environmental goals.

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QEP

QEP is the #1 tile tool brand sold in over 100 countries and trusted by the world's largest retailers, distributors, and professionals. The brand is actively exploring new materials and environmental solutions that advance installation performance while addressing sustainability.

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ROBERTS

ROBERTS integrates sustainability into product design, manufacturing, and packaging. The brand continues to reduce environmental impact through low-VOC formulations, recycled plastic, and responsible low-emission practices.

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Capitol

Capitol focuses on high-performance adhesive and installation solutions designed with environmental responsibility in mind. Many Capitol adhesives contribute to LEED points and carry CRI Green Label Plus® certification, supporting healthier job sites and finished spaces.

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