We are pleased to announce the appointment of EC Focus as an approved Assurance Provider for the GECA ecolabelling program.

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.

Sustainability is no longer a compliance checkbox — it’s a catalyst for innovation and competitive advantage. That’s why GECA partners with trusted experts like Bureau Veritas. A reliable assurance partner is essential, from strengthening supply chain ethics to enhancing ESG reporting credibility and improving transparency around your products and services. You may know Bureau Veritas as a global leader in independent testing, inspection, and certification and one of GECA’s third-party Assurance Providers. However, did you know they are also a leader in sustainability services?

The latest ‘Innovate to Grow’ program from CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, will help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working in the recycling and circular economy to advance their research goals.

GECA is proud to showcase that fourteen of our standards are recognised by the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) under their Responsible Product Framework for the Green Star Buildings V1 rating tool—a testament to our enduring commitment to sustainability in the built environment.

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.

Much is happening across the sustainability space right now, particularly under the umbrellas of circular economy, human rights and climate action. Here are four key publications to add to your reading list to keep up with the latest developments!

At GECA, we know that embedding ESG into procurement will benefit your bottom line and help you manage supply chain risk - it's a win for your business, the planet, and the people on it. So, we're proud to be a supporting partner of this year's ESG Procurement Conference in Sydney!

Today, the ACCC published eight principles to help businesses ensure that environmental marketing and advertising claims about their products or services are clear and accurate and do not mislead consumers.

Have you heard the phrase “nature positive”? It’s suddenly everywhere. The idea is simple: rather than continually erode the natural world, nature positive envisions a future with more nature than we have now.

Local and international circular economy leaders will take to the stage at this year’s inaugural Circularity conference. This new circular economy event, brought to you by Planet Ark’s ACE Hub, will delve into the latest research and real-world case studies to drive actionable change towards a more circular future in the Asia Pacific.

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.

At GECA, we know that there's no such thing as sustainability without considering the treatment of people across your supply chains. One way to begin your journey in improving social sustainability in your company is to undertake a high-level assessment of social risks across your company's global supply chains using a Social Life Cycle Assessment (S-LCA) method.

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.

Join GECA as we present and exhibit at Sydney Build, Australia's largest construction, architecture and infrastructure expo. Now in its sixth year, Sydney Build has become the best-attended B2B construction tradeshow in Australia.

Each year, the Minister for the Environment announces the product stewardship priority list that identifies products most in need of product stewardship action. This year for the first time, the upcoming list will be informed following a call for public nominations. We encourage all GECA stakeholders from industry and government to nonprofits and consumers to contribute their suggestions.

GECA is proud to have joined 25 associations, advocacy groups, charities, and businesses to develop Connected By Association, a free, socially conscious avenue for online networking to enhance the Australian construction industry.

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.

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!

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.