NEWS & EVENTS
Have Your Say on GECA’s Cleaning Services Standard
A new draft GECA standard for cleaning services is now available for public comment! We have created this standard to define environmental and social performance criteria for the provision of cleaning services, particularly the environmental impacts resulting from activities undertaken by service providers.
Message from the Acting CEO – Michelle Thomas
It’s with great anticipation and excitement that we bid farewell to 2019 and embark on a new year with GECA! We’re paving the way and finding new opportunities to provide solutions for sustainable consumption and production.
Time for a Tree Change
After over 4 years in the role, GECA would like to announce that CEO Kate Harris is moving on to new pastures – literally!
It’s Crunch Time for the Waste Industry
In the lead-up to the Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo at ICC Sydney Darling Harbour on October 30 and 31, the event organisers conducted a wide-ranging survey of stakeholders.
GECA Supports the Built Environment Sector Reaching Net Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050
GECA is a signatory to the World Green Building Council’s bold new vision for how buildings and infrastructure around the world can achieve 100% net zero emissions buildings by 2050.
Awesome August - Reflections from Kate Harris
Well, the new financial year has well and truly kicked off, and there is excitement in the air with a rise in conversation and action around carbon, circular economy and modern slavery. I’m happy to say that GECA is getting ready to help you navigate these issues and achieve your sustainability goals!
Unlocking the Environmental and Economic Potential for Government, Enterprise and Industry
Waste management has rapidly become a critical issue for both business and government, as cost and community pressure increases. Join us for the Waste Strategy Summit which will be taking place on 25 – 27 June at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney.
DesignBUILD 2019
Join GECA and over 6,000 industry professionals from Australia's architecture, building, construction and design industries at DesignBUILD 2019.
Total Facilities 2019
GECA is proud to be a partner of this year’s Total Facilities in Sydney, helping to make the event a leading showcase of high-performing facilities and a genuine platform for sustainable solutions in the built environment.
Join Us at TRANSFORM 2019
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.
Celebrating Businesses Doing Good at Sydney Build Expo 2019
As part of Sydney Build Expo 2019, GECA's Kate Harris will be presenting on the rise and success of business choosing to do good.
LEGACY ~ Responsible Fashion Summit 2019
Join GECA on 13 – 14 March at LEGACY Responsible Fashion Summit to discuss the business case for responsible fashion and what it takes to be a relevant retailer in the era of transparency.
ASBB Environmental Health Conference and Expo 2018
GECA’s Kate Harris will be presenting on 'Buildings, GECA Certification and Life-Cycles' at the Australasian Society of Building Biologists’ inaugural conference on 27 October in Sydney.
2018 Green Globe Awards Finalists Announced
Young eco-warriors, business leaders, social enterprises and long-time leaders of the environmental movement are all represented in the list of finalists for the 19th annual Green Globe Awards.
Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo 2018
The Australasian Waste & Recycling Expo (AWRE) will challenge thinking about waste through a two-day (29-30 August) collaboration into the future of waste disposal and recovery.
Looking at the Future of Waste & Recycling in Australia
GECA is proud to be a Supporting Partner of the Waste Strategy Summit which will be taking place on 26 - 28 June at the Aerial UTS Function Centre in Sydney.
Standards, Stockholm & Systems for Change – Reflections from Kate Harris
The last few months have been a wonderful time for GECA in terms of events, education and engagement. We have been out and about contributing to the wider conversation around sustainable leadership and how we can all work together to find a better way of doing things across the globe.
GECA at EduBUILD 2018
At GECA we're passionate about healthy and sustainable learning spaces. So we're thrilled to be participating in EduBUILD, Australia’s largest education buildings and infrastructure conference and trade show.
Sydney Home Show 2018
We're getting excited that it's almost time for Sydney Home Show for 2018! With FREE entry, you'll meet more than 300 of Australia's premier suppliers all under one roof over three days. You can see, try and buy all the latest products at this one-stop shop.