Embracing the transition to a circular economy in Australia is a significant step toward achieving a better future for people and planet. Australian industries must move beyond a benchmark of 'least harm' and toward one of adding 'more good'.

We’re excited to share this opportunity to join our team of dedicated and diverse GECA staff, who are working to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production.

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.

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.

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.

There has never been a more important time for government, businesses, and community to come together to build a circular economy! In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we present, Innovations for a Circular Economy, a half-day symposium streamed live from Customs House, Sydney.

Dave Moolman, Regional Vice President of Shaw Contract Australia, shares his thoughts on the combined benefits of GECA certification and the Living Future Institute's Declare label.

eWater is delighted to announce their association with MasterChef Australia Season 12. The partnership reflects eWater’s growing reputation with leading chefs who have installed eWater systems for sustainable hygiene in some of the best-loved restaurants in Australia, now including MasterChef Australia kitchen.

On Wednesday, the 19 February 2020, Sustainability Victoria (SV) held the Recycled Materials – Innovations and Trends forum at Melbourne’s RMIT University. GECA's Business Development and Project Manager, Jess Mutton, attended the forum to understand some of the latest research into sustainable products that may soon emerge onto the market.

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.

In collaboration with the City of Sydney, we are proud to bring to you an exciting community event – Circular Economy with Materials In Mind.

The Global Ecolabelling Network celebrates a quarter century of inspiring credible and critical green products and services! The 33 member organisations, including GECA, work every day to recognise and reward the most environmentally responsible products and services available worldwide.

Residential housing significantly contributes to Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions and electricity bills remain high, so why is the move to sustainable housing so slow?

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.

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.

Join us at the ALCAS 10th biannual LCA Conference to hear about our Environmentally Innovative Products standard – an LCA and ecolabel fusion.

GECA’s Sarah Sannen shares some key insights from her recent trip to China for the Annual Conference and Development Forum of APEC Cooperation Network on Green Supply Chain 2018.

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.