Procurement for People and The Planet – Sustainable Procurement Information Brochure 31 August 2023 | News Last week, GEN’s Chair and Secretariat were involved at the B2O Summit, participating as speakers in the Sustainable Summit. During this event, GEN proudly launched its new Sustainable Procurement Information Brochure. Inside, you’ll find a wealth of insights and resources …
Sustainable Public Procurement Article 12 August 2023 | News Benefits of Ecolabel Sustainable Public Procurement The sustainable public procurement (SPP) of Type 1 ecolabels offers valuable prospects for creating positive, sustainable environmental, economic outcomes, and for driving sustainable innovation. As most organisations spend 40 to 80% of their financial …
Case study – EPEAT Ecolabels & SPP 12 August 2023 | News With more than 4000 EPEAT-registered products available in 40 countries around the world, EPEAT is a leading global ecolabel for electronic products. EPEAT is owned and managed by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), a mission-driven non-profit that leverages the power …
Shining a light on green public procurement with EU Ecolabel 12 August 2023 | News Public procurement – or the purchases of goods, services and works by or on behalf of a public authority – represent roughly 14% of the European Union’s GDP. Translated into absolute figures, government expenditure adds up to around EUR …
New EU Ecolabel criteria for Absorbent Hygiene Products and Reusable Menstrual Cups available in September 12 August 2023 | News In September 2023, revised EU Ecolabel criteria for Absorbent Hygiene Products and brand-new criteria for Reusable Menstrual Cups will be adopted. The eligible products under these two product groups range from tampons and sanitary pads to baby diapers and, for …
Thailand Green Label, the key driver of Green Public Procurement 12 August 2023 | News Green Public Procurement (GPP) refers to the process by which public authorities consider environmental factors when purchasing goods, services, or works. GPP aims to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns, reduce environmental impacts, and drive demand for environmentally friendly products …
KEITI – Sustainable Public Procurement Review Article 12 August 2023 | News A review about Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) recently published from the United Nations Environment Program highlights the current status and importance of SPP worldwide. Most relevant organizations are selecting ecolabels, standards, and certification as key topics as a driving force …
News from NGO Living Planet in Ukraine 21 May 2023 | News How Ecolabels Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation Since 2020, the NGO “Living Planet” has been implementing an educational project called “Climate and Environmental Education for Primary School Students” (with the support of the Finnish Embassy in Ukraine, in partnership with …
“Eco Labelling, paving the way as a sustainable solution for food safety and quality”, A CEO Forum Conducted by NCPC Sri Lanka and UNIDO. 21 May 2023 | News A global practice, Ecolabelling is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling among many industry sectors. The ‘CEO Forum on Ecolabelling’ introduced businesses to new ways of manufacturing and processing products and services that are sustainable and eco-friendly.…
CEC contributes to the 21st China International Environmental Protection Exhibition to disseminate the low-carbon concept 21 May 2023 | News April 13th-15th, 2023, CEC was invited to participate in the 2023 China International Environmental Protection Exhibition. To integrate the principles of green, low-carbon, energy efficiency and emission reduction into our exhibition booth design process, CEC used environmentally friendly and recyclable …