In recognition of its commitment to environmental leadership, SFIA member ClarkDietrich’s low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed steel (CFS) framing products have been named Green Builder Media’s 2025 Sustainable Product of the Year.
“This is another milestone on our continued commitment to sustainability, as we strive to reduce impact and enhance transparency in the manufacturing of our steel framing products and drive progress across the industry,” said Adam Shoemaker, director of corporate sustainability for ClarkDietrich.
ClarkDietrich’s low embodied carbon products contain up to 30% less embodied carbon than their standard counterparts.
In 2024, ClarkDietrich became the first steel-framing manufacturer to introduce nationwide LEC solutions. Its LEC portfolio—including the ProSTUD® drywall framing system, structural studs, clips and connectors, and floor framing—delivers up to a 30% reduction in embodied carbon compared to standard products.
The products are certified by a third-party EPD that covers LEC CFS products as defined by the United States General Services Administration’s Interim IRA Low Embodied Carbon Material Requirements and qualifies for the top 20% limit for cold-formed and galvanized steel products. These products are also ideal for private sector LEED v4.1 projects looking to achieve an Embodied Carbon optimization point.
“The Sustainable Product of the Year selections represent today’s most innovative products that make homes more efficient, resilient, healthy, intelligent and safe,” said Craig Coale, publisher of Green Builder Media. “In a market where sustainability isn’t just a trend—it’s a buying decision—this recognition gives ClarkDietrich a serious edge and offers third-party validation of its leadership in the space.”
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About ClarkDietrichClarkDietrich® is the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, structural studs and joists, metal lath and accessories, shaft wall studs and track, interior and exterior finishing products, and connectors and accessories for commercial and residential construction. Quality manufacturing, a full-line offering, national distribution, engineering services and responsive customer service position ClarkDietrich as the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing in North America.
Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems is a 75/25 joint venture with Marubeni-Itochu Steel America Inc. (MISA) and Worthington Enterprises, Inc.
For more information, visit clarkdietrich.com.
Additional Resources
- ClarkDietrich Guide Helps Building Professionals Navigate Corporate Emissions
- How to Specify Low Embodied Carbon Steel Framing for Construction Projects
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