Mr Bjørn-Erik Lønn, Chairman, Global Eco-Labelling Network gave presentation on Global trends in Eco-labeling and Green Purchasing Behavior at CII-IGBC 15th Green Building Congress 2017 event at Jaipur
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
This document summarizes a presentation about ISO standards for sustainable international trade of bamboo and rattan products. It introduces ISO and describes how ISO works to develop voluntary international standards through Technical Committees with global participation. It highlights ISO's standards for bamboo, rattan, and timber structures, as well as ISO's efforts to increase involvement of developing countries. The presentation also discusses how ISO standards facilitate trade and sustainable development, and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Macro Plastics is a global leader in returnable plastic bulk bins that provides innovative and cost-effective supply chain solutions. It has over 20 years of experience manufacturing plastic bulk bins and has sold over 6 million bins. It has facilities in the US, Mexico, UK, Turkey, China, and Japan. Macro Plastics offers several product lines of bulk bins including MacroBins for agriculture, ProBins for food processing, ShuttleBins for retail, and IsoBins for industrial use. It also provides recycling, rental, and design services to customers worldwide.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
Today, as consumers become more aware and responsible about what they eat and drink, there is an increasing interest in, and consequently a rising demand for, organic products.
Without proof of certification, you cannot be assured that the product is, indeed, organic.
The organic labels certify that the products contain, among others, the following attributes: pesticide free, free of genetically modified/transgenic seeds, environmentally friendly, respects the workers safety, small-scale production, local production system, sustainable agriculture without use of chemical fertilizers.
The certification is among the attributes considered most important when buying organic products by the consumers. Consumers perceive superior value of products that possess an organic certification label.
With regard to the consumers’ opinions referring to labels, most believe that the labels give more credibility to products.
The researcher also found that product with an organic label is a differentiating factor at the moment of buying, due to the credibility, guarantee, confidence and safety conveyed by the label.
Chapter 6; eco labelling (oeko tex-100 and eu eco-label)Shaheen Sardar
The document summarizes information about two eco-labeling schemes - Oeko-Tex and the EU Ecolabel. Oeko-Tex is a voluntary certification system that tests textiles for harmful substances. It has four product classes based on a product's contact with skin. The EU Ecolabel aims to encourage environmentally friendly products and has criteria covering the entire life cycle from extraction to disposal. Both labels provide advantages to textile producers including health and environmental protections.
Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (the national standards organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem.
This document discusses key concepts in product management, including the different dimensions of a product, product classifications, and the new product development process. It describes the core product as what consumers really want from a product, the tangible product as the product itself, the augmented product as accompanying services, and the promised product as the status the product provides. It also outlines the typical eight-step new product development process that many new products fail to follow successfully. Overall, the document emphasizes that successful product management requires understanding consumer behavior and that the "product" encompasses more than just the physical item.
The roots of ecolabelling are found in the growing global concern for environmental protection on the part of governments, businesses and the public. As businesses have come to recognize that environmental concerns may be translated into a market advantage for certain products and services, various environmental declarations, claims and labels have emerged, such as natural, recyclable, eco-friendly, low energy, recycled content, etc.
Governmental, industry, NGO, investor and consumer efforts and awareness will serve as 5 key driving forces of sustainability in the months and years ahead.
This document summarizes a presentation about ISO standards for sustainable international trade of bamboo and rattan products. It introduces ISO and describes how ISO works to develop voluntary international standards through Technical Committees with global participation. It highlights ISO's standards for bamboo, rattan, and timber structures, as well as ISO's efforts to increase involvement of developing countries. The presentation also discusses how ISO standards facilitate trade and sustainable development, and help achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Macro Plastics is a global leader in returnable plastic bulk bins that provides innovative and cost-effective supply chain solutions. It has over 20 years of experience manufacturing plastic bulk bins and has sold over 6 million bins. It has facilities in the US, Mexico, UK, Turkey, China, and Japan. Macro Plastics offers several product lines of bulk bins including MacroBins for agriculture, ProBins for food processing, ShuttleBins for retail, and IsoBins for industrial use. It also provides recycling, rental, and design services to customers worldwide.
Presentation at Environment Management and Policies
By Junior, Cristina and Omar.
How Ecolabelling play a roll for business and the general public understand.
Today, as consumers become more aware and responsible about what they eat and drink, there is an increasing interest in, and consequently a rising demand for, organic products.
Without proof of certification, you cannot be assured that the product is, indeed, organic.
The organic labels certify that the products contain, among others, the following attributes: pesticide free, free of genetically modified/transgenic seeds, environmentally friendly, respects the workers safety, small-scale production, local production system, sustainable agriculture without use of chemical fertilizers.
The certification is among the attributes considered most important when buying organic products by the consumers. Consumers perceive superior value of products that possess an organic certification label.
With regard to the consumers’ opinions referring to labels, most believe that the labels give more credibility to products.
The researcher also found that product with an organic label is a differentiating factor at the moment of buying, due to the credibility, guarantee, confidence and safety conveyed by the label.
Chapter 6; eco labelling (oeko tex-100 and eu eco-label)Shaheen Sardar
The document summarizes information about two eco-labeling schemes - Oeko-Tex and the EU Ecolabel. Oeko-Tex is a voluntary certification system that tests textiles for harmful substances. It has four product classes based on a product's contact with skin. The EU Ecolabel aims to encourage environmentally friendly products and has criteria covering the entire life cycle from extraction to disposal. Both labels provide advantages to textile producers including health and environmental protections.
Ecomark is a certification mark issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards (the national standards organization of India) to products conforming to a set of standards aimed at the least impact on the ecosystem.
This document discusses key concepts in product management, including the different dimensions of a product, product classifications, and the new product development process. It describes the core product as what consumers really want from a product, the tangible product as the product itself, the augmented product as accompanying services, and the promised product as the status the product provides. It also outlines the typical eight-step new product development process that many new products fail to follow successfully. Overall, the document emphasizes that successful product management requires understanding consumer behavior and that the "product" encompasses more than just the physical item.
This document discusses a partnership framework between Lynnda Costa's Business LookBook and over 400 retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to build consumer trust and support brand growth. Some key points discussed include:
- The partnership represents over 70 countries and $2.5 trillion in combined industry sales.
- The framework aims to provide more consumer information online and on mobile, minimize disruption to retail point-of-sale systems and supply chains, and ensure package and online information are aligned.
- It acknowledges the increasing role of online shopping and omni-channel retail, as well as how technology empowers global consumers.
This document discusses sustainable procurement in Canada. It defines sustainable procurement as meeting organizational needs for goods and services in a way that provides value, benefits society and the environment, and minimizes damage. The document outlines why organizations implement sustainable procurement policies and provides examples of policies at the federal, provincial and municipal levels in Canada. It also distinguishes between green procurement and sustainable procurement, with sustainable procurement taking a broader social and environmental approach.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
Swedish County Council: Sustainable Procurement for Sustainable DevelopmentUN SPHS
On 11 May 2016, The Swedish County Council has delivered a presentation about steps to sustainable procurement in healthcare and how Swedish healthcare system is causing environmental and social harm in other countries at the dialogue on “Fostering Sustainable Procurement: How Procurers Can Change the Global Health Sector” in UN City, Copenhagen.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
The document discusses standards and standardization within Horizon 2020. It notes that Horizon 2020 will support the market uptake of innovation through activities like proof-of-concept, piloting, demonstration, setting technical standards, and pre-commercial procurement. Standards can be identified and developed through Horizon 2020 calls, and standardization bodies may be included in project consortia. The document provides examples of potential standardization roles and impacts in agriculture and organic farming projects.
This document discusses certification and ecolabelling for hotels. It provides information on several certification programs including the EU Flower, Nordic Swan, Green Globe, and EKO HOTEL. The key points are that certification ensures hotels meet environmental standards, benchmarks are established for areas like energy and water use, and benefits include improved corporate image, access to new markets and customers, and reduced operating costs.
Scheme on labeling of ecofriendly products (ecomark)Niladri Roy
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India have instituted a scheme on labeling of Environment Friendly Products through Gazette Notification No. 71 dated 21st February 1991. The scheme is operating on a national basis and provides accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product.
The Scheme is known as "ECOMARK". Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment, are categorized as environment friendly product.
This document discusses the feasibility of certifying jatropha nuts grown for energy production under the Fairtrade certification system. It outlines the Fairtrade certification process and standards, which ensure fair pricing and labor rights. It also describes research conducted in Tanzania integrating jatropha cultivation into existing coffee farmer organizations and mixed crop systems. The goal is to determine if jatropha for biofuel production can be sustainably and fairly incorporated into the range of Fairtrade certified products.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The document discusses eco-labels for textile products. It explains that eco-labels provide information to consumers about a product's environmental friendliness and certify that it was manufactured using sustainable processes and materials. It then outlines several eco-label schemes and the criteria they use to evaluate textiles, such as restricting harmful chemicals and assessing environmental impacts throughout a product's lifecycle.
The document discusses challenges facing the glass recycling industry in North America. It notes that single-stream recycling has led to increased contamination of glass with other materials at recycling facilities. This makes the sorted glass stream difficult for processors to use and can lead to more glass being landfilled. The recycling industry has also seen declining commodity values for recycled materials in recent years. The glass industry is working on initiatives to improve recycling rates and the quality and marketability of cullet.
Gaia Biorefiner on Gaia Consulting Oy:n työkalu tuotteiden ja palveluiden kestävyyden arvioimiseen. Työkalulla asiakkaat pystyvät hahmottamaan tuotteensa vahvuudet verrattuna muihin kilpailijoihin.
Sustainable Procurement Index for Health (SPIH) Virtual SessionUN SPHS
This document provides an overview and agenda for a session on the Sustainable Procurement Index for Health (SPIH) project. It introduces the moderator and speakers for the session. The session will include an overview of the SPIH concepts, a discussion of the piloting phase where the SPIH was tested, and feedback from the piloting phase. It will conclude with a question and answer period. The objectives of the piloting phase are outlined as understanding how easy or challenging the SPIH is for suppliers to complete and buyers to review, and gathering feedback on the SPIH structure, criteria, and implementation. An overview of the piloting process and the types of feedback requested from participants is also provided.
Indian Eco Mark certification, Importance and Implementation RishubhKumar1
This document discusses the Eco-Mark certification scheme in India. It provides background on the importance of eco-labeling and outlines the objectives, organizational structure, criteria, and benefits of India's Eco-Mark program. However, the scheme has faced challenges in India such as a lack of efforts to promote awareness, improper marketing strategies, and complexity. Reviews have found that India's program covers fewer product categories and licenses fewer products than similar schemes in other countries. Expanding the program through reforms and increased awareness may help eco-labeled products play a greater role in sustainable development.
This document summarizes a training session that teaches participants how to communicate the results of carbon footprinting, set reduction targets, and plan for continuous improvement. It discusses communicating results internally to build the business case and externally to articulate benefits. Internally, the business case should define value, recommendations, and impacts. Externally, footprinting can differentiate products and enhance brands by demonstrating commitments to reductions.
The document summarizes findings from a study on recovered paper markets and recycling policies. It finds that single-stream recycling recovers more materials than mixed-waste processing and is generally more economically viable. While recycling rates have increased in the US, opportunities remain to boost recovery of materials like paperboard and office papers from additional sources. Government policies like recycled content mandates and extended producer responsibility programs are not effective ways to increase recovery as they disrupt open markets.
Labeltronix and Hycor Biomedical Case StudyLabeltronix
Hycor Biomedical faced quality issues and excess inventory costs with their previous label supplier. Labeltronix evaluated Hycor's labeling process and identified that the labels, ribbons, and printer were incompatible, causing printing quality problems. Labeltronix implemented their Lean Labeling program which allows Hycor to order labels in smaller quantities on an as-needed basis while still receiving volume discounts. This reduced Hycor's label inventory costs by 30-40% and obsolete inventory by 15-20%. Label printing quality also dramatically improved with the correct label materials.
Purchasers, specifiers and manufacturers are now faced with the challenge of identifying which product labels to trust. The good news is that robust guidance on what makes a credible ecolabel already exists – it just needs to be used. In addition, the recent proposed changes to the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims provide further screens to help sort through the crowd.
This presentation will highlight key elements from the most widely cited “standards for standards,” explore how Green Seal conducts standard-setting and certification, and share a practitioner perspective on what the revised FTC Guides may mean for the use of environmental labels and logos.
This chapter discusses certification, ecolabels, consumer behavior, and responsible marketing in the hospitality industry. It defines key terms like certification and ecolabels, and distinguishes between different types of certifications. The chapter examines how sustainable development influences consumer behavior and outlines a model for responsible consumption decisions. It also analyzes psychological factors like motivation, perception, and attitude that influence consumer choices. Finally, the chapter explores challenges and opportunities of certification, as well as how responsible marketing and branding can provide competitive advantages for hotels.
This document discusses a partnership framework between Lynnda Costa's Business LookBook and over 400 retailers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders to build consumer trust and support brand growth. Some key points discussed include:
- The partnership represents over 70 countries and $2.5 trillion in combined industry sales.
- The framework aims to provide more consumer information online and on mobile, minimize disruption to retail point-of-sale systems and supply chains, and ensure package and online information are aligned.
- It acknowledges the increasing role of online shopping and omni-channel retail, as well as how technology empowers global consumers.
This document discusses sustainable procurement in Canada. It defines sustainable procurement as meeting organizational needs for goods and services in a way that provides value, benefits society and the environment, and minimizes damage. The document outlines why organizations implement sustainable procurement policies and provides examples of policies at the federal, provincial and municipal levels in Canada. It also distinguishes between green procurement and sustainable procurement, with sustainable procurement taking a broader social and environmental approach.
This document defines ecolabels and outlines their benefits. Ecolabels are labeling systems that identify products and services with reduced environmental impact. They consider a product's entire lifecycle from raw materials to disposal. Ecolabels help consumers easily identify environmentally-friendly options at the time of purchase. The document discusses the stages examined in ecolabel certification, examples of government and non-government ecolabel programs, and the Global Ecolabelling Network that promotes sustainable standards.
Swedish County Council: Sustainable Procurement for Sustainable DevelopmentUN SPHS
On 11 May 2016, The Swedish County Council has delivered a presentation about steps to sustainable procurement in healthcare and how Swedish healthcare system is causing environmental and social harm in other countries at the dialogue on “Fostering Sustainable Procurement: How Procurers Can Change the Global Health Sector” in UN City, Copenhagen.
An eco-label is a label which identifies overall environmental preference of a product or service within a particular product/service category based on life cycle consideration.
This document discusses various eco-labelling schemes for fisheries and seafood products. It outlines several international eco-labelling programs like Friend of the Sea, Marine Stewardship Council, and Marine Aquarium Council certification. It also discusses the criteria and standards of these different labels, as well as examples of Indian companies that are eco-label certified. Overall, the document analyzes eco-labelling as a market-based tool to promote sustainable fisheries management and provide economic incentives for environmental stewardship.
The document discusses standards and standardization within Horizon 2020. It notes that Horizon 2020 will support the market uptake of innovation through activities like proof-of-concept, piloting, demonstration, setting technical standards, and pre-commercial procurement. Standards can be identified and developed through Horizon 2020 calls, and standardization bodies may be included in project consortia. The document provides examples of potential standardization roles and impacts in agriculture and organic farming projects.
This document discusses certification and ecolabelling for hotels. It provides information on several certification programs including the EU Flower, Nordic Swan, Green Globe, and EKO HOTEL. The key points are that certification ensures hotels meet environmental standards, benchmarks are established for areas like energy and water use, and benefits include improved corporate image, access to new markets and customers, and reduced operating costs.
Scheme on labeling of ecofriendly products (ecomark)Niladri Roy
The Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India have instituted a scheme on labeling of Environment Friendly Products through Gazette Notification No. 71 dated 21st February 1991. The scheme is operating on a national basis and provides accreditation and labeling for household and other consumer products which meet certain environmental criteria along with quality requirements of the Indian Standards for that product.
The Scheme is known as "ECOMARK". Any product which is made, used or disposed of in a way that significantly reduces the harm it would otherwise cause to the environment, are categorized as environment friendly product.
This document discusses the feasibility of certifying jatropha nuts grown for energy production under the Fairtrade certification system. It outlines the Fairtrade certification process and standards, which ensure fair pricing and labor rights. It also describes research conducted in Tanzania integrating jatropha cultivation into existing coffee farmer organizations and mixed crop systems. The goal is to determine if jatropha for biofuel production can be sustainably and fairly incorporated into the range of Fairtrade certified products.
The document discusses various types of eco labels that certify products as environmentally sustainable. It provides details on several certification programs, including the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Rainforest Alliance, and Carbon Neutral certification. The objectives of eco labels are to encourage green innovation, build consumer awareness of environmental issues, and allow consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
The document discusses eco-labels for textile products. It explains that eco-labels provide information to consumers about a product's environmental friendliness and certify that it was manufactured using sustainable processes and materials. It then outlines several eco-label schemes and the criteria they use to evaluate textiles, such as restricting harmful chemicals and assessing environmental impacts throughout a product's lifecycle.
The document discusses challenges facing the glass recycling industry in North America. It notes that single-stream recycling has led to increased contamination of glass with other materials at recycling facilities. This makes the sorted glass stream difficult for processors to use and can lead to more glass being landfilled. The recycling industry has also seen declining commodity values for recycled materials in recent years. The glass industry is working on initiatives to improve recycling rates and the quality and marketability of cullet.
Gaia Biorefiner on Gaia Consulting Oy:n työkalu tuotteiden ja palveluiden kestävyyden arvioimiseen. Työkalulla asiakkaat pystyvät hahmottamaan tuotteensa vahvuudet verrattuna muihin kilpailijoihin.
Sustainable Procurement Index for Health (SPIH) Virtual SessionUN SPHS
This document provides an overview and agenda for a session on the Sustainable Procurement Index for Health (SPIH) project. It introduces the moderator and speakers for the session. The session will include an overview of the SPIH concepts, a discussion of the piloting phase where the SPIH was tested, and feedback from the piloting phase. It will conclude with a question and answer period. The objectives of the piloting phase are outlined as understanding how easy or challenging the SPIH is for suppliers to complete and buyers to review, and gathering feedback on the SPIH structure, criteria, and implementation. An overview of the piloting process and the types of feedback requested from participants is also provided.
Indian Eco Mark certification, Importance and Implementation RishubhKumar1
This document discusses the Eco-Mark certification scheme in India. It provides background on the importance of eco-labeling and outlines the objectives, organizational structure, criteria, and benefits of India's Eco-Mark program. However, the scheme has faced challenges in India such as a lack of efforts to promote awareness, improper marketing strategies, and complexity. Reviews have found that India's program covers fewer product categories and licenses fewer products than similar schemes in other countries. Expanding the program through reforms and increased awareness may help eco-labeled products play a greater role in sustainable development.
This document summarizes a training session that teaches participants how to communicate the results of carbon footprinting, set reduction targets, and plan for continuous improvement. It discusses communicating results internally to build the business case and externally to articulate benefits. Internally, the business case should define value, recommendations, and impacts. Externally, footprinting can differentiate products and enhance brands by demonstrating commitments to reductions.
The document summarizes findings from a study on recovered paper markets and recycling policies. It finds that single-stream recycling recovers more materials than mixed-waste processing and is generally more economically viable. While recycling rates have increased in the US, opportunities remain to boost recovery of materials like paperboard and office papers from additional sources. Government policies like recycled content mandates and extended producer responsibility programs are not effective ways to increase recovery as they disrupt open markets.
Labeltronix and Hycor Biomedical Case StudyLabeltronix
Hycor Biomedical faced quality issues and excess inventory costs with their previous label supplier. Labeltronix evaluated Hycor's labeling process and identified that the labels, ribbons, and printer were incompatible, causing printing quality problems. Labeltronix implemented their Lean Labeling program which allows Hycor to order labels in smaller quantities on an as-needed basis while still receiving volume discounts. This reduced Hycor's label inventory costs by 30-40% and obsolete inventory by 15-20%. Label printing quality also dramatically improved with the correct label materials.
Purchasers, specifiers and manufacturers are now faced with the challenge of identifying which product labels to trust. The good news is that robust guidance on what makes a credible ecolabel already exists – it just needs to be used. In addition, the recent proposed changes to the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims provide further screens to help sort through the crowd.
This presentation will highlight key elements from the most widely cited “standards for standards,” explore how Green Seal conducts standard-setting and certification, and share a practitioner perspective on what the revised FTC Guides may mean for the use of environmental labels and logos.
This chapter discusses certification, ecolabels, consumer behavior, and responsible marketing in the hospitality industry. It defines key terms like certification and ecolabels, and distinguishes between different types of certifications. The chapter examines how sustainable development influences consumer behavior and outlines a model for responsible consumption decisions. It also analyzes psychological factors like motivation, perception, and attitude that influence consumer choices. Finally, the chapter explores challenges and opportunities of certification, as well as how responsible marketing and branding can provide competitive advantages for hotels.
Green products and services aim to conserve resources for future generations while allowing economic development. They use environmentally friendly production, distribution, and disposal methods. Green marketing involves promoting products' environmental benefits through strategies like using recycled materials, reducing waste and packaging, and making items reusable or recyclable. Eco-labeling informs consumers which products are less harmful to the environment so they can make greener choices. Governments provide incentives and taxes to encourage businesses and consumers to shift toward more sustainable practices.
This document discusses ecolabels on consumer goods and proposes an approach to review hazard-based ecolabels. It finds that 65% of ecolabels are independently certified, 77% have public standards, and 56% require recertification within 1-2 years. Future research is proposed to compare ecolabel criteria and standards across several health and environmental endpoints. The review focuses on 144 ecolabels for cleaning products, cosmetics, and textiles, which make up 21% of total ecolabels. An initial screening methodology is outlined.
Ecolebelling - Importance, Certification and Regulatory BodiesASHISH P M
This is a detailed presentation about ecolabelling begining with the introduction and definition, history, origin, objectives and types of ecolabelling, greenwashing definition, ecolabelling bodies like Global Ecolabelling Network and ISO 14000 standards, ecolabelling importance in aquatic sector, details about some certifying bodies like Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, Single attribute labels like Dolphin safe and turtle free, etc,.
This document discusses sustainability and indoor air quality certification. It explains that sustainability has become increasingly important to businesses and consumers. There is also information overload when it comes to sustainability labels, and it can be difficult to determine which labels are legitimate. The document then discusses the differences between first, second, and third party certifications. It emphasizes that third party certifications like GREENGUARD are the most trustworthy because they are independent and have rigorous testing and standards. GREENGUARD is highlighted as a globally recognized leader in third party indoor air quality product certification.
Standards to mitigate risk and deliver multiple benefits from REDDCIFOR-ICRAF
Presentation by Steven Panfil, Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA).
Social impacts of REDD initiatives, Forest Day 3.
Sunday, December 13th, 2009
Copenhagen, Denmark
This document discusses green product certification. It outlines the life cycle assessment process involving goal definition, inventory analysis, impact assessment, and interpretation according to ISO standards. The assessment evaluates impacts like climate change, ozone depletion, and toxicity. Certification involves independent review and issuing of certificates. Types of declarations include eco-labels, self-declared claims, and third-party certified environmental declarations. Pre-qualification considers factors like reduced impacts, biodegradability, and competitive analysis. Certification evaluates aspects of the product design, performance, materials, manufacturing, waste management, life cycle approach, and product stewardship. The assurance team for certification includes experts in life cycle assessment, sustainability, and environmental standards.
The document summarizes the 2013 initiatives of the Avoca Quality Consortium, which brings together quality, outsourcing, and operational professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and clinical research organizations. The Consortium aims to accelerate the development of quality management best practices and industry standards. Key activities for 2013 include finalizing quality metrics and enhancing quality agreement templates based on member experiences, conducting research on proactive quality management, and hosting a Quality Summit focused on ensuring the right balance of timelines, costs, and quality in clinical trials.
The document discusses standardization efforts for bio-based products through various European projects including CEN/TC 411, KBBPPS, and Open-Bio. These projects aim to develop standards to promote bio-based products by establishing definitions, determining bio-based content, assessing sustainability, and providing labeling and product information. The Netherlands Standardization Institute is involved in facilitating these standardization efforts to help stimulate the market introduction and expansion of bio-based products.
Dawn Robinson - Successes in Other CommoditiesJohn Blue
Successes in Other Commodities - Dawn Robinson, Regional Director, Latin America, Proforest, from the 2014 Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB), November 2 -5, 2014, São Paulo, Brazil.
More presentations at http://trufflemedia.com/agmedia/conference/2014-global-roundtable-sustainable-beef
The document discusses strategic approaches to sustainability for businesses, including implementing standards like ISO 20121 and GRI reporting frameworks. It covers topics like the business case for sustainability, regulatory landscape changes, integrating sustainability into operations and supply chains, and reporting on sustainability performance. The presentation provides an overview of sustainability issues, standards, and strategies that businesses in the events sector should consider.
The document discusses developing an Environmental Systems Recognition Framework to recognize farm environmental certification systems that meet major domestic customers' requirements. This would avoid farms having to implement multiple systems and allow them to use a single system to meet various retailer/business needs. The framework would maximize options for farms and supply sources while minimizing compliance time and increasing resources for environmentally responsible practices. It would include areas like chemical management, soil/water/biodiversity, and be developed by a steering committee with industry and retailer input through a credible recognition process. Support is sought from interested parties for the framework concept and criteria before further progressing the initiative.
Considering the drivers for creating a sustainable business in the events sector and beyond, using ISO20121 and the GRI events sector reporting template as a framework for change
Brinkmann consultancy Certification- 4 march 2014 - Green Matter Boris de Jong
Certification is a necessary challenge for the biomass industry. The biomass programmes at NL Enterprise Agency provide 40 projects worth of experience with this crucial factor in any successful biomass export plan.
In this 2015 presentation, the focus is placed firmly on the concept of product stewardship and the advantages to organisations who pursue product stewardship certification.
Business Environmental Performance InitiativeAnis Radianis
The Business Environmental Performance Initiative (BEPI) provides a framework to help companies improve the environmental performance of their supply chains based on industry best practices. BEPI maps supply chains, assesses producers' environmental performance, and facilitates improvement activities. It aims to increase supply chain resilience by reducing negative environmental impacts and managing environmental risks. BEPI membership offers benefits like collaborating with other companies to efficiently drive improvements, meet stakeholder expectations, and reduce reputational risks from supply chain issues.
Covestro is committed to sustainability in its supply chain. It uses EcoVadis to assess suppliers' sustainability performance. EcoVadis evaluates suppliers across 21 criteria in areas like environment, ethics and supply chain. It provides benefits like continuous improvement, benchmarking, and prioritizing improvement areas. The assessment involves answering questions and uploading documents. EcoVadis then analyzes the information and provides a scorecard and report on strengths and weaknesses.
This document summarizes the key achievements and next steps of the United Nations informal Interagency Task Team on Sustainable Procurement in the Health Sector (SPHS). It outlines several tools and resources the SPHS has developed to promote more sustainable procurement practices, including a tool for monitoring compliance with international environmental conventions on chemicals, an environmental questionnaire for suppliers, and an online knowledge hub on best practices. It notes that future work will include implementing these tools across UN agencies and developing additional resources like a social questionnaire and training programs. The overall goal is to leverage the UN's role in procurement to lower the environmental impact and improve human health and well-being.
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Club Mahindra Ashtamudi Resort in Kerala was recently awarded with PLATINUM certification under IGBC Green Resorts Rating. The project has adopted Vernacular architectural elements and reflects the characteristics of the local environment, culture and materials.
Few of the key green measures in this project include:
- Integrated BMS
- Lighting Power Density (LPD) is 50% lower than ECBC baselines
- CFC and HCFC free HVAC systems
- E-vehicles for movement within premises
- Organic garden
- Solar panels
- Wastewater treatment
- Sensor operated water faucets and lights
- Minimization of Food Wastage
- Zero Waste sent to landfill
- Use of bio-degradable laundry bags
Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) is an IGBC Founding member. IGBC appreciates the holistic sustainability initiatives undertaken by MHRIL. IGBC would continue to handhold multiple Club Mahindra resorts across the country to become GREEN.
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched the Green Resorts Rating to address the need for sustainable development in the hospitality sector. This rating creates a win-win-win situation for all the stakeholders of a resort – Guest, Owner and Society.
For further information on IGBC Green Resorts certification, please refer this link: https://bit.ly/2LN2wvA
The IGBC eNewsletter captures various activities of the council in the first quarter of the year - January to March of 2020.
Team IGBC is working remotely and is available for all assistance. IGBC is hosting a number of webinars on varied topics for the benefit of our stakeholders. You may visit IGBC Youtube channel to view the recording of the webinars.
To contact IGBC, please visit www.igbc.in
The Government of India and State Governments have taken several initiatives for addressing issues related to ‘life and livelihood’ of people due to the COVID 19 pandemic. The nationwide lockdown is one of the significant measures to break the chain of the infection spread. Once the lockdown is released in partial or in toto, there be could be multiple challenges to operationalise the existing green buildings and carryout construction activities at the site for new buildings.
IGBC is fully seized of the importance of addressing COVID 19 related aspects in all typologies of new and existing buildings. To enable stakeholders implement appropriate measures, IGBC has developed this guideline with the inputs and support from the experts and key stakeholders, from across the country. To encourage the upcoming and existing buildings to implement the guidelines, credit points would be awarded under innovation category of various IGBC Green Building Ratings.
www.igbc.in
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IGBC has launched ‘Green Service Buildings rating system’ (Pilot Version) on 23 May 2020.
This rating is designed for buildings (but are not limited to) such as:
o Fuel stations, Police stations, Sub stations, Bus stations, Fire stations which are ≤ 2,500 sq m
o Offices, Banks, Healthcare, Retail, Mixed-use office buildings which are ≤ 1,500 sq m
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The document discusses green schools and IGBC's green school rating system. It defines a green school as one that addresses children's health and hygiene, conserves resources, uses less water and energy, and generates less waste. The rating system focuses on site selection, water and energy practices, classroom furniture, indoor quality, health, and green education. Top features of green schools include daylight, ventilation, water and energy efficiency, waste handling, transit, and universal design. The rating process involves point distributions across various sustainability modules and levels of certification. Several example schools in India that have achieved platinum ratings are highlighted.
Introducing green concepts in the healthcare facilities can help address National issues like infection, epidemics, handling of bio-medical waste, water efficiency, energy efficiency, reduction in fossil fuel use for commuting, consumer waste and in general conservation of natural resources. Most importantly, these concepts can enhance patients' health, recovery and well-being.
Against this background, the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) has launched 'IGBC Green Healthcare rating system®. The rating system addresses the following aspects:
Indoor Environmental Quality
Sanitisation & Hygiene
Water Conservation
Energy Efficiency
Building Materials and Resources
Site Selection & Planning
IGBC Green Healthcare Facilities Rating System is designed for District Hospital, Clinics, Private Hospitals and Medical Institutions.
IGBC Green Factory Building Rating System is a voluntary and consensus based programme. The rating system has been developed based on materials and technologies that are currently available. This rating system would facilitate the development of energy efficient, water efficient, healthy, more productive, environmentally friendly factories.
The rating programme uses well accepted national standards and wherever local or national standards are not available, appropriate international benchmarks have been considered.
IGBC Green Campus rating system is designed for both New and Existing Campuses. The types of Campuses include Administrative campuses, Convention centers, Educational campuses, Healthcare campuses, Hospitality campuses, IT parks, Industrial parks, Leisure & Recreational campuses, Military campuses, Religious campuses, etc.,
Buildings within the campus such as new buildings, existing buildings, factory buildings, etc., will be covered under their respective IGBC rating programmes.
The Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) was formed by the Confederation of Indian Industry(CII) in 2001. The council is based out of the CII Green Business Centre, Hyderabad which is India’s 1st Platinum rated green building. The vision of the council is to enable ‘Sustainable built environment for all.
IGBC is the country's premier body for green building certification and allied services. Today, with strong support from various stakeholders, IGBC has achieved the following significant milestones:
- 4,400+ projects registered with IGBC from various parts of India and abroad, amounting to a total footprint of 4.72 billion sq. ft.
- 22 IGBC green building ratings to cover all typologies of projects - residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, etc.
- 2,100+ IGBC Member Organizations comprising developers, corporates, architects, consultants, institutes, government, etc
- 2,800+ qualified IGBC Accredited Green Building Professionals more than 30,000 stakeholders have been trained by IGBC till date.
The IGBC Green Interior Rating programme is designed to address the specific requirements of tenants-occupied commercial spaces. The rating can also be applied by owner occupied spaces, provided they have not already addressed these in the main building.
The rating is ideally suited but not limited to office interior fit-outs, malls, retail spaces, hotels, restaurants, resorts, IT spaces, banks and other buildings.
Ms. Terri wills, CEO, World Green Building Council gave presentation at CII - Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)'s 15th Green Building Congress event held at Jaipur
Mr. Nikky Kumar Jha, Young Scientist, gave presentation on innovative products for school applications at CII-IGBC's 15th green building congress 2017 event at Jaipur
Ms Monisha Narke, Managing Partner, RUR Greenlife Pvt Ltd gave presentation on Waste management concepts at CII-IGBC 15th Green building congress 2017 event at Jaipur
Hospital-acquired infections are a major cause of illness and death, accounting for over 70,000 deaths annually in the US. Proper sanitation and infection control practices can significantly reduce infection rates. A landmark study found that hospitals with dedicated infection control programs saw a 31-40% reduction in infection rates, compared to 14-26% increases in hospitals without such programs. The major types of healthcare-associated infections are bloodstream, pneumonia, urinary tract, and surgical site infections. Adopting green cleaning practices that use environmentally-friendly chemicals and disposal methods can help reduce the environmental impact of healthcare facilities while still maintaining infection control.
Mr. Himanshu Agarwal, CEO, Magneto Environmental Grouppe, gave presentation on latest technologies for infection control at CII- IGBC's 15th Green building congress 2017 event at Jaipur
This document summarizes a pneumatic waste collection system for hospitals and other large facilities. It describes how traditional manual waste collection is expensive, inefficient and exposes patients and staff to infections. The pneumatic system transports waste through sealed pipes at high speeds, eliminating bottlenecks and exposure. It lowers costs, frees up space, and improves hygiene and sustainability over traditional waste removal methods like chutes, elevators and manual collection. The document provides examples of pneumatic systems installed in various hospitals and developments around the world.
The Green and Clean Standard for Hospitals is an initiative by Bureau Veritas and the Association of Healthcare Providers (India) to establish standards for more sustainable hospital operations. The standard has five pillars: leadership and commitment, legal compliance, environmental sustainability, operational control, and monitoring/improvement. Hospitals will go through a certification process involving training, assessments, audits, and addressing gaps to become certified. The standard aims to reduce hospitals' environmental impact through more efficient resource/energy use and waste management practices while ensuring legal compliance and patient safety.
Mr Ashish Munjal, Director Controls Business, Johnson Controls India gave presentation on healing architecture at CII-IGBC's 15th Green Building Congress 2017 event at Jaipur
Mr. Ajay Poddar, Managing Director, Syenergy Environics Limited gave presentation on Geopathic stress mapping & Correction at CII-IGBC's 15th Green Building Congress 2017 event at Jaipur
Ms Bitul Gangal, Senior Analyst, Fortune 500, gave presentation on Eco- homes in villages at CII-IGBC's 15th green building congress 2017 event at Jaipur
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Thibault Schrepel, Associate Professor of Law at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam University, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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Suzanne Lagerweij - Influence Without Power - Why Empathy is Your Best Friend...Suzanne Lagerweij
This is a workshop about communication and collaboration. We will experience how we can analyze the reasons for resistance to change (exercise 1) and practice how to improve our conversation style and be more in control and effective in the way we communicate (exercise 2).
This session will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
Abstract:
Let’s talk about powerful conversations! We all know how to lead a constructive conversation, right? Then why is it so difficult to have those conversations with people at work, especially those in powerful positions that show resistance to change?
Learning to control and direct conversations takes understanding and practice.
We can combine our innate empathy with our analytical skills to gain a deeper understanding of complex situations at work. Join this session to learn how to prepare for difficult conversations and how to improve our agile conversations in order to be more influential without power. We will use Dave Gray’s Empathy Mapping, Argyris’ Ladder of Inference and The Four Rs from Agile Conversations (Squirrel and Fredrick).
In the session you will experience how preparing and reflecting on your conversation can help you be more influential at work. You will learn how to communicate more effectively with the people needed to achieve positive change. You will leave with a self-revised version of a difficult conversation and a practical model to use when you get back to work.
Come learn more on how to become a real influencer!
Why Psychological Safety Matters for Software Teams - ACE 2024 - Ben Linders.pdfBen Linders
Psychological safety in teams is important; team members must feel safe and able to communicate and collaborate effectively to deliver value. It’s also necessary to build long-lasting teams since things will happen and relationships will be strained.
But, how safe is a team? How can we determine if there are any factors that make the team unsafe or have an impact on the team’s culture?
In this mini-workshop, we’ll play games for psychological safety and team culture utilizing a deck of coaching cards, The Psychological Safety Cards. We will learn how to use gamification to gain a better understanding of what’s going on in teams. Individuals share what they have learned from working in teams, what has impacted the team’s safety and culture, and what has led to positive change.
Different game formats will be played in groups in parallel. Examples are an ice-breaker to get people talking about psychological safety, a constellation where people take positions about aspects of psychological safety in their team or organization, and collaborative card games where people work together to create an environment that fosters psychological safety.
This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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Carrer goals.pptx and their importance in real lifeartemacademy2
Career goals serve as a roadmap for individuals, guiding them toward achieving long-term professional aspirations and personal fulfillment. Establishing clear career goals enables professionals to focus their efforts on developing specific skills, gaining relevant experience, and making strategic decisions that align with their desired career trajectory. By setting both short-term and long-term objectives, individuals can systematically track their progress, make necessary adjustments, and stay motivated. Short-term goals often include acquiring new qualifications, mastering particular competencies, or securing a specific role, while long-term goals might encompass reaching executive positions, becoming industry experts, or launching entrepreneurial ventures.
Moreover, having well-defined career goals fosters a sense of purpose and direction, enhancing job satisfaction and overall productivity. It encourages continuous learning and adaptation, as professionals remain attuned to industry trends and evolving job market demands. Career goals also facilitate better time management and resource allocation, as individuals prioritize tasks and opportunities that advance their professional growth. In addition, articulating career goals can aid in networking and mentorship, as it allows individuals to communicate their aspirations clearly to potential mentors, colleagues, and employers, thereby opening doors to valuable guidance and support. Ultimately, career goals are integral to personal and professional development, driving individuals toward sustained success and fulfillment in their chosen fields.
This presentation by Katharine Kemp, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law & Justice at UNSW Sydney, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by Tim Capel, Director of the UK Information Commissioner’s Office Legal Service, was made during the discussion “The Intersection between Competition and Data Privacy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 13 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/ibcdp.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
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This presentation by OECD, OECD Secretariat, was made during the discussion “Competition and Regulation in Professions and Occupations” held at the 77th meeting of the OECD Working Party No. 2 on Competition and Regulation on 10 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/crps.
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This presentation by Yong Lim, Professor of Economic Law at Seoul National University School of Law, was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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This presentation by Nathaniel Lane, Associate Professor in Economics at Oxford University, was made during the discussion “Pro-competitive Industrial Policy” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/pcip.
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This presentation by Juraj Čorba, Chair of OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence Governance (AIGO), was made during the discussion “Artificial Intelligence, Data and Competition” held at the 143rd meeting of the OECD Competition Committee on 12 June 2024. More papers and presentations on the topic can be found at oe.cd/aicomp.
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Global trends in 'Eco-labeling and Green Purchasing behavior'
1. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Global trends in
Ecolabelling and Purchasing
Behaviour
Mr Bjorn-Erik Lonn
Chair, Global Ecolabelling Network
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Type 1 Ecolabel Products Signify
Environmental Excellence
Key Attributes:
•Voluntary, market-based tools, based
on ISO 14024
•Lifecycle based approach
•Transparent criteria development
process
•Rely on independent (3rd party)
verification
•Multiple criteria
Provide confidence and
clarity in purchasing
decisions
•Win, win, win situation:
producers, buyers, and
the environment
•Enhance consumer /
buyer confidence
2. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
The Global
Ecolabelling Network
(GEN) Background
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
GEN is a Network of Type I
Ecolabelling Organizations
• Non-profit network established in
1994.
• Works to improve, promote, and
develop the ecolabelling of
products and services on a global
scale.
• Advocates for Type I ecolabels and
articulates distinctions between
Type I ecolabels and less credible
‘green’ marks.
• Helps government officials,
purchasers, retailers, and
consumers understand how
ecolabels can be used to develop
and advance sustainable
purchasing.
To educate and advocate for government,
industry, and consumer recognition of the
unique and important value afforded by
Type I ecolabelling programs.
3. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Our Members
Europ
e
Oceani
a
South
America
North
America
Middle
East
Associate
Members:
Google
ISEAL Alliance
IGPN
Asia
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Examples of Product Categories
Source: https://www.globalecolabelling.net/eco/eco-friendly-products-by-
category/
4. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
GEN’s Internationally
Coordinated
Ecolabelling System
(GENICES)
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Purpose
• Address and allay concerns about trade barriers
• Make international certification more cost-effective
• Facilitate certification of products that have been
certified elsewhere
• Facilitate exports of environmentally certified
products
• Help new programs develop
5. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Overview
• Peer review, information sharing process to verify
GEN members meet ISO 17065 and 14024
ecolabelling principles
• Multilateral approach toward mutual recognition
• Involves application, preliminary documentation
review, peer review, and site visit
• Assures members that organization has robust
procedures and processes
• Must undertake the GENICES process for Full
Membership every 5 years
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Process
1. Expression of Interest
2. Scheduling
3. Submission of application
4. Evaluation of written
submission
5. Site-Audit
6. Audit Report
7. Conclusion of GENICES
Process
6. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Developing Criteria & Standards:
Lifecycle Considerations
Life cycle considerations are
essential to consider when
establishing certification criteria
for a new product category;
consider:
•Environmental Relevance
•Controllability
•Measurability
•Accessibility
Material
Acquisition and
Processing
Manufacture
and Assembly
Use and Service
Recovery and
Disposal
Packaging and
Distribution
Life
Cycle
Assessment
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Mutual Recognition
Agreements(MRA’s)
7. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
MRA Overview
A Mutual Recognition Agreement is an agreement of
cooperation between two or more parties regarding specific
activities. Many GEN members engage in MRAs for the
following reasons:
•Reduce barriers for organizations interested in certifying
products globally to facilitate market access for certified
products
•Negotiate joint activities around certification
•Harmonize criteria and test methods
•Agree to conformance to partner’s criteria for verification /
licensing
•Conduct joint research activities and information sharing
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
GEN Members MRA Survey 2016
Most Popular Joint
Initiatives:
•Agreements to promote
and award partner’s
ecolabel
•Information sharing
•Cooperation on standard
development
GEN surveyed members about their agreements in 2016. The following
information represents responses from 22 members.
Members identified more
than
40agreements of some type with
other GEN members
8. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Conclusion
The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Conclusion
• GEN and all its members can be used as a reference to
help find environmentally sound building materials
• The lifecycle approach is the same as for EPD´s
• Issues considered for ecolabels are all issues of relevance,
including the climate factors
• Broad stakeholder involvement
• Conflict of interest avoided
• Quality management & assurance as basic
• Many ecolabelling organizations encourage agreements
such as MOUs or MRAs between programs to encourage
certification globally
9. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net
Thank you !
• bel@ecolabel.no
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