NEWS & EVENTS
Take Action Against Modern Slavery: An Exclusive Offer for GECA Licensees
At GECA, we know that tackling complex sustainability issues—like modern slavery—requires not just compliance, but genuine commitment and continuous improvement. That’s why we’re proud to share an exclusive offer from our trusted partner, Sustainable Business Matters, to support our licensees in strengthening their efforts toward ethical and responsible business practices.
11 Must-Read Publications for Your Sustainable Summer Reading List
At GECA, we’re passionate about empowering professionals and individuals to make informed choices for people and the planet. If you want to recharge this summer while expanding your understanding of sustainability – we’ve got you covered! From actionable strategies to groundbreaking innovations, we’ve curated 11 essential reads to inspire your journey toward a better future.
The 36th Banksia National Sustainability Awards Are Open For Entry
GECA is proud to be an industry partner of the 36th Banksia National Sustainability Awards! Entries are now open for individuals, organisations, and initiatives making a profound difference in Australia's sustainability landscape.
Enter the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards!
Be heard louder than ever! The National Banksia Sustainability Awards are Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards, celebrating the diversity of sustainability through 15 categories.
GECA Guide: What is the Supply Chain Sustainability School?
At GECA, we know that creating a more sustainable and prosperous future requires us to invest in genuinely symbiotic, transparent and circular supply chains. We sat down with the Supply Chain Sustainability School's CEO, Hayley Jarick, to unpack what they do and how their platform can benefit everyone at every point along the supply chain.
Business Mindset Survey to Gauge Australian Business Sentiment on Transformative Change
The Business Council of Sustainable Development (BCSD) Australia, of which GECA is a proud member, is launching the first-ever survey on Australian business sentiment and its long-term plans to drive transformative change across their business operations and impacts on society.
Banksia Finalists Herald Bright Future for Sustainability in Australia
The line-up of finalists for the 33rd Banksia National Sustainability Awards – Australia’s longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards – is more diverse and dynamic than ever!
Enter the 33rd National Banksia Sustainability Awards
Submissions for Australia’s most prestigious national sustainability awards are now open. The Banksia Sustainability Awards have been inspiring excellence in sustainability for 33 years, making them the longest-running awards of this kind in the world.
11 Resources to Ignite Action on the Sustainable Development Goals
We've put together a collection of resources to help our licensees and stakeholders accelerate their progress on the Sustainable Development Goals.
GECA Integrates its Standards with the UN Sustainable Development Goals
At GECA, we're celebrating the Global Week to #Act4SDGs (17-28 September), which in preparation for the COP 26, aims to inspire, mobilise and connect people, networks and communities from every part of the world to act on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It's a wonderful opportunity to reignite the conversation on how everyone can embrace the SDGs for a fairer future. We're also keen to share how we have embedded the SDGs in our work at GECA.
Taking a Closer Look at SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
Quite often, when we hear the word sustainability, the environment is front of mind. However, a sustainable future requires a holistic approach and acknowledgement of the interconnectedness between the environment, people and economic outcomes. In this article, we are zooming in on Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth.
4 Key Steps to Writing a Sustainable Procurement Policy
When you don’t have experience with sustainable purchasing or an understanding of the complex issues surrounding it, it can be challenging to know what criteria to include in a sustainable procurement policy document or which products and services meet all those criteria. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started!
Australia Has An Opportunity to Dramatically Improve on Sustainable Development Goal 12
According to the Sustainable Development Report 2021, Australia is tracking poorly on several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production. But it doesn't have to be this way.
Looking Toward a Circular Future
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the very urgent need for us to work together as an international community to address global environmental and social problems. At GECA, we think the stage is set for a new era that celebrates the need for and the benefits of collaboration and transparency while embracing circular economy thinking.
Leaders in the Green Economy Celebrate World Ecolabel Day
Shoppers, purchasers and manufacturers around the globe will celebrate leading green products and services on World Ecolabel Day on 17 October 2019. Ecolabels from nearly 60 countries will be highlighted as the preferred labels to reduce impacts on people and our planet.