LEED & Sustainability

Increasing efficiency in production as well as elevating innovation in products and processes are key strategic drivers for Norton. Continual focus on these initiatives translates to key benefits for our customers and building occupants:

•Lower operating costs - many of our products far exceed ANSI/BHMA standards, translating to longer product life and easier maintenance (plus less waste in landfills).

•Energy conservation - a clear result of our energy-efficient doors and frames.

•Healthier and safer for occupants - comes from our using non-hazardous materials and providing effective life-safety solutions.

Sustainability is a driver throughout ASSA ABLOY's value chain; it is an important element in innovation, in sourcing, in production, in employee development, in applying ASSA ABLOY's products and solutions, and in the Group's relation to external stakeholders. Our quality and environmental management systems have achieved ISO9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 certification.

Environmental Product Declarations

An Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) documents the cradle-to-grave life cycle of a product and how it affects the environment. An EPD is a verified document that reports environmental data of products based on life cycle assessment (LCA) and other relevant information and in accordance with the international standard ISO 14025 (Type III Environmental Declarations).

An important aspect of EPD® is to provide the basis of a fair comparison of products and services by its environmental performance. EPDs can reflect the continuous environmental improvement of products and services over time and are able to communicate and add up relevant environmental information along a product''s supply chain.

1600 Series Closer 5700 Series Closer
5800 Series Operator 6000 Operator
6300 Series Operator 7100SZ Series Closer
7200 Series Closer 7500 Surface Closer
8000 Series Closer 9300 Series Closer
9500 Series Closer  5600 Series Operator

Health Product Declarations

A Health Product Declaration (HPD) is an open standard format for the accurate reporting of material contents and potential health hazards. An HPD is a transparent way for manufacturers to disclose contents and ingredients in their products to customers, suppliers, certifiers, and building standards organizations, making for a healthier built environment.

7500 Surface Closer  6000 Operator

GreenCircle Certifications

GreenCircle ensures specificity in third-party certification of manufacturer's sustainability claims. GreenCircle’s rigorous evaluation process provides trusted transparency that a manufacturer’s product claims are authentic. GreenCircle is recognized by the USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and NAHB National Green Building Standard Program. Norton GreenCircle Certifications include:

Products verified to reduce energy consumption
5800 ADAEZ (wireless) 8501 Closer Tri-Pac
5800 ADAEZ (plug-in) 1601 Series Closer Tri-Pac
6000 Series  
7500 Series Closer  
Sustainable manufacturing practices  
Monroe, NC facility  

Declare Labels


Declare labels are like a nutrition/ingredient label for your product, and help with the ever growing Living Building Challenge (LBC). Consumers are demanding a new kind of information about the products they buy. They want to know what's in the air they breathe, the food they eat and the buildings they occupy. By offering a platform for public disclosure that surpasses any other materials label, the Declare Labels Norton provides can enable a deep connection between suppliers and consumers. Below are Declare Labels for Norton products:

7500 Series Closer  6000 Series Operator

LEED Certification Contribution

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Norton can help facilities to achieve prerequisites and accumulate points toward LEED certification. Learn more

ABS Closer Covers

Norton offers PVC-free door closer covers to help facilities meet the red list materials elimination requirements of today's sustainable building standards. Learn more

End-of-Life Recycling Program

Norton offers a free End-of-Life Recycling program for Norton products having reached the end of their life cycle and are beyond the product's warranty period. Learn more

Conflict Minerals Policy

ASSA ABLOY Americas fully supports avoiding the use of conflict minerals and will act responsibly to ensure that our products meet the needs of our customers while supporting US legislation aimed at preventing the use of conflict materials that benefit armed groups associated with serious human rights abuses. Learn more