At GECA, we are proud to have developed over 25 lifecycle ecolabel standards for a wide range of product and service categories. However, regional leadership in the built environment has been a significant driver behind many of our products and services. In this article we explore which building schemes are going strong in Australia, and how they relate to GECA.

Buildings and the construction industry in Australia have a significant environmental footprint, including waste generation, water consumption, energy usage and greenhouse emissions. Building and construction are responsible for 39% of all carbon emissions in the world. GECA is thrilled to announce Green Star recognition for six new standards, which make it easier for architects and other building professionals to select products and materials that are better for people and planet.

An ambitious new standard for Australian homes will help drive the transformation of the housing market to ensure new homes are built to a higher standard which is focused on health, resilience and net zero energy.

GECA certified products are now available on a new platform that will save architects and other building professionals thousands of hours searching the right products for their projects. The Building Products Information Rating provides information on the compliance, performance, resilience and sustainability of building products and the companies producing them.

TRANSFORM is the Green Building Council of Australia’s flagship conference on sustainability in the built environment. From 24-25 March there will be a mix of inspirational, thought-provoking plenary sessions and interactive, deep-dive breakout sessions, including one on human rights and supply chains, featuring GECA's Standards & Technical Manager.

A landmark new plan sets out a practical pathway for transforming Australian homes, workplaces and other buildings into low carbon, high-performance structures while cost-effectively reducing emissions.

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) will be hosting their new flagship event on 19 – 20 March in Sydney. Come and hear about the newest technologies and innovations that will inspire future change in the built environment.

The Green Building Council of Australia has launched a new discussion paper - 'Building with Nature'. Our Standards and Technical Manager, Judith Schinabeck, shares her thoughts.