NEWS & EVENTS
Fostering Collaboration in the Australian Construction Industry
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.
Join Us at the Impact X Summit 2021
We invite you to join us online on 2-3 November for Impact X Summit Sydney 2021: Accelerating pathways to net zero emissions. At GECA, we're proud to support the Summit as an Accelerate Zero Champion.
Let's Look Closer this World Ecolabel Day
Today GECA is celebrating World Ecolabel Day! For the fourth year in a row, we join other lifecycle ecolabels in nearly 60 countries worldwide to highlight the products and services for businesses and consumers that are certified to have a reduced impact on people and planet.
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.
EPD Australasia and GECA Announce Agreement to Support Businesses
EPD Australasia and GECA are pleased to announce an agreement to support Australian businesses obtaining ISO compliant ecolabels and environmental product declarations (EPDs) for their products.
Woolworths' New GECA Certified Collectibles Give New Life to Old Materials
We’re delighted to announce that Woolworths has launched its newest and most sustainably focused collectible toy, with Woolworths Bricks set to help Australian families use creativity and play to learn more about good environmental choices.
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!
Understanding and Exploring Chemicals Management in the Furniture and Furnishings Industry
On Tuesday 17 August, the Australasian Furniture Association (AFA) hosted a joint webinar with the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) and GECA to introduce the project: 'Understanding and Exploring Chemicals Management in the Furniture and Furnishing Industry'.
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.
We’re Hiring – LCA, Standards & Technical Officer
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.
Save the Date for these Postponed Events
It probably won't come as a surprise that many sustainability events planned for the coming months have had to be postponed. Here's our round-up of the new dates to pop into your diary!
Message from Michelle - Growing GECA for GOOD
Firstly, I hope you are keeping safe and looking after yourself - with a special shout out to anyone currently in lockdown. We feel very fortunate that there's been so much to celebrate when it comes to sustainability despite the difficult circumstances around us!
GECA Named Best for the World in Governance in 2021
At GECA, we take the concept of continuous improvement very seriously, not just for our licensees but for ourselves as well! So, we are incredibly proud about being recognised as one of the Best for the World™ B Corps of 2021!
Koala’s New GECA Certified Mattress Range is What Dreams Are Made Of!
GECA is extremely excited to announce the certification of the new Koala Mattress Range, GECA’s first-ever fully certified mattresses. From the makers of Australia’s most-loved mattress comes the brand spanking new mattress range featuring the Koala Mattress, the Koala Calm As and the Koala Soul Mate.
New GECA Certified Macro Whole Living Range Helping Aussies Reduce Impact on the Environment
We're thrilled to announce that Macro Wholefoods, available exclusively at Woolworths, has launched a range of GECA certified household cleaning products.
2021 INDE.Awards Shortlist Announced
GECA is thrilled to be a Strategic Partner for the INDE.Awards - the world’s only architecture and design awards programme to encompass the entire Indo-Pacific region. And it is with great excitement that we announce the 2021 INDE.Awards Shortlist: a selection that pays homage to the talent and vision of an industry and a region.
GECA Partners with Interiors Australia & DENFAIR to Highlight Sustainable Interior Products
Interiors Australia, the interior design and architecture show, has joined with DENFAIR, the high-end contemporary furniture and lighting fair - to present the largest and most comprehensive design event for the world of interiors. At GECA, we're proud to be an Industry Partner of Interiors Australia & DENFAIR to enhance the experience of our licensees, attendees and the industry as a whole.