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We're giving Agar Cleaning Systems Pty Ltd a big shout-out for recently recertifying 19 products under our Cleaning Products ecolabel standard! This Australian family-owned business has been part of the #GECAFamily for 15 years 🎉 "We chose to apply for GECA certification because we wanted to show our customers that an independent technical body had assessed the product against a rigorous standard for cleaning products that applied strict standards for ecological responsibility," said Steve Agar (https://lnkd.in/gTej8EYj) 🔎 ✅ Not only are #GECAcertified cleaning products a better choice for people and planet, but our standard also receives a Responsible Product Value (RPV) score of 8 under the Green Building Council of Australia's new Responsible Product Framework for their Green Star Buildings V1 rating tool - making them perfect for green building projects and public procurement - https://lnkd.in/gtzUQBNE 🏥 ✨ Learn more about Agar's certified products here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gQPWUaXZ and our Cleaning Products standard here 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-mASxi6 #WeLoveWednesday 💚 #LoveOurLicensees #ChooseGECA #LifecycleEcolabel #CleaningProducts #SustainableCleaning #GreenCleaning #Sustainability #AgarCleaningSystems #CommercialCleaning #CleaningProducts #ResidentialCleaning #Cleaning

🌟GECA Certified Product In Focus🌟 We're thrilled to announce that Zenith Interiors Pty Ltd, our licensee for 15+ years, has expanded its GECA certification to include the innovative Terrazzo Ottoman! The Terrazzo showcases organic elegance, thoughtfully designed to add style, functionality, and environmental responsibility to any space. By meeting the rigorous criteria of GECA's Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses (Level A) standard, Zenith has demonstrated its commitment to sustainability in materials and production practices 🌿💚 ✨ Join us in celebrating Zenith's commitment to sustainable design and responsible manufacturing! Learn more about Zenith's #GECAcertified Terrazzo here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gDVHyCPc and our furniture standard here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn7Z3cwj #WeLoveWednesday #SustainableDesign #ChooseGECA #LoveOurLicensees #LifecycleEcolabel #Furniture #ZenithInteriors #Sustainability #EcoDesign #GreenLiving #ResponsibleManufacturing

🔎 Discover the State of Authentic Sustainability in Aussie Businesses! We're thrilled to invite all GECA licensees to the launch of the ✨ 2024 Future Focus Authenticity Index: The State of Authentic Sustainability in Aussie Businesses✨ Join our professional services partner, Future Focus, for an evening of insights, networking, and inspiration in Ultimo on Wednesday, 13 November. Don't miss this opportunity to explore Future Focus's latest research and connect with professionals passionate about genuine sustainability. GECA licensees can secure a complimentary ticket by visiting our blog post here: https://lnkd.in/gGKyiCce 📲 Spaces are limited, so register today! #Sustainability #AuthenticSustainability #FutureFocus #GECAFamily #SustainableBusiness #Networking #Bcorp Focus Group: Focus Creative (BCorp), Future Focus (BCorp) & Batch Services

#WeLoveWednesday 💚 Congratulations to our licensee, Jasol Australia, for recently recertifying 38 products under our Cleaning Products and Personal Care Products lifecycle ecolabel standards! 🙌 Jasol has over 80 years of experience manufacturing and delivering hygiene solutions. When you see the GECA ecolabel on one of their products, you know it's been independently assessed as meeting science-based criteria for a wide range of environmental, human health, and social impacts while proving that they perform as promised—meaning they're a better choice for people and the planet 🌏✅ Visit their profile to see their full range of #GECAcertified products ➡   https://lnkd.in/dhDB5-pA 📸 Featured product: Jasol's Coffee Kleen is an environmentally responsible and highly effective espresso machine cleaner and descaler ☕ #LoveOurLicensees #GECAFamily #ChooseGECA #LifecycleEcolabel #CleaningProducts #PersonalCareProducts #SustainableCleaning

#MakeItCountMonday Thank you so much, Sustainable Choice Group, for the shout out! 🤗 Integrity, transparency, and scientific rigour are at the heart of everything we do at GECA as a purpose-driven not-for-profit. Our commitment to stakeholder engagement, trust, and transparency extends across all levels of the supply chain—across the entire lifecycle of products and services 🔎 ✅ As ACCC Deputy Chair Catriona Lowe rightly stated: "For consumers to drive change, they need to be able to trust that the products and services they are buying genuinely are sustainable, and businesses making real efforts to deliver benefits should not be disadvantaged by rivals making disingenuous claims." When people see the GECA ecolabel, they know that the product or service has undergone a transparent, independent, third-party assessment against science-based criteria relevant to its category 📋 You can check out our profile on SustainabilityTracker.com here: https://lnkd.in/ePUTJrVC

🌍 GECA Update: Strengthening Global Connections for a Sustainable Future 🌍 Over the past week, our CEO, Joshua Begbie, has represented GECA on the world stage to strengthen partnerships and drive sustainability forward! 🤝 We're excited to announce the signing of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) between GECA and the Singapore Environment Council (SEC), recognising the Singapore Green Label and GECA ecolabel in both countries. As one of 17 initiatives under the Singapore-Australia Green Economy Agreement (GEA), the MRA focuses on cement, concrete products, paints, and coatings. This collaboration promotes green trade between nations and aims to reduce compliance costs for companies. The MRA was signed by Josh and Mr Cheang Kok Chung, Executive Director of SEC. Special thanks to Emily Follett, Australia's Deputy High Commissioner to Singapore, and other distinguished witnesses, including Tuang Liang Lim, Chief Government Sustainability Officer, and Zech Chan, PBM （陈劲瀚）, Chairman of SEC's Green Label Committee. 🎤 Josh also took the stage at the CII GreenPro Summit 2024 alongside Laura Gemmell, sharing insights on the Antipodean ecolabel experience. It's inspiring to see how lifecycle ecolabels such as GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa reduce environmental impacts while supporting national industries. 🌍 At the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) Annual General Meeting in Delhi, Josh is working alongside other lifecycle ecolabels from across the globe. Together, we're committed to ensuring that our standards are as transparent and robust as possible, making a real difference for people and the planet. #Sustainability #GreenTrade #Ecolabel #LifecycleEcolabel #ChooseGECA #EcoChoiceAotearoa #GEN #GreenProSummit

#WorldEcolabelDay is extra special this year as we mark a significant milestone: 30 years of the Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) driving positive environmental change through lifecycle ecolabels 🌏 🤗 Click through to our article to find out more!

🌍 Today is World Ecolabel Day! GECA and Eco Choice Aotearoa are excited to announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) members. This agreement simplifies the certification process for companies aiming to demonstrate sustainability leadership in Australia and New Zealand. The MoU provides a streamlined pathway for businesses across the Tasman to achieve dual ecolabel certification. saveBOARD, a pioneering circular economy company, is the first to benefit from this, showcasing their innovation in sustainable building materials 🏡 "We’re proud to be the first company to achieve this dual certification, showcasing our commitment to sustainable practices and providing specifiers with greater confidence in our products. Independent certification is essential to our business and demonstrates to our clients that they have a genuine choice in sustainable building materials," said Paul Charteris, Founder & CEO of saveBOARD. Find out more about how this partnership is advancing sustainability in the region: https://lnkd.in/gHXSnemy #WorldEcolabelDay #GECAFamily #ChooseGECA #EcolabelsForImpact #PeopleAndPlanet #SustainableChoices #LoveOurLicensees 

🌏 We've done it again! GECA has proudly recertified as a B Corp™ with a score of 88.6! 🎉 Being a Certified B Corporation™ means we are part of a global community that meets high social and environmental performance standards, accountability, and transparency. Since 2015, we've been committed to proving our commitment to continuous improvement via B Corp certification. This certification aligns perfectly with our mission of creating a more sustainable and equitable future. We are thrilled to continue pushing the boundaries of what's possible and collaborating with others to foster real economic systems change 🌍 We'd like to extend a huge thank you to our dedicated team, partners, and licensees who continue to share in this journey of continuous improvement 🙌 Learn more about our B Corp journey here: https://lnkd.in/g3D6D6S6 #BCorp #GECAFamily #BusinessForGood #Sustainability #ContinuousImprovement #TransparencyMatters #ChooseGECA #TakeActionTuesday B Lab B Lab Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand

💚 #WeLoveWednesday: GECA's Strategic Communications Manager, Kendall Benton-Collins, was featured in the latest episode of the Conversations in Sustainability podcast! She chats with host Alice Johnson from greenHorizon about the role of independent certification in combating greenwashing in Australia. Transparency and rigour are key 🔎 ✅ Tune in to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/gyZVX9vb 🎧 and share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇