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GEN Magazine Edition 45

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GENews December 2023

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ISEAL Training Course

These courses are relevant for anyone who want a deep dive into the topics of assurance and M&E are suitable for both staff of

B20 India Summit

Procurement for People and The Planet – Sustainable Procurement Information Brochure

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GEN Magazine Edition 44

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Sustainable Public Procurement Article

Benefits of Ecolabel Sustainable Public Procurement

The sustainable public procurement (SPP) of Type 1 ecolabels offers valuable prospects for creating positive, sustainable environmental, economic

Case study – EPEAT Ecolabels & SPP

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

Shining a light on green public procurement with EU Ecolabel

Public procurement – or the purchases of goods, services and works by or on behalf of a public authority – represent roughly 14% of

New EU Ecolabel criteria for Absorbent Hygiene Products and Reusable Menstrual Cups available in September

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

Thailand Green Label, the key driver of Green Public Procurement 

Green Public Procurement (GPP) refers to the process by which public authorities consider environmental factors when purchasing goods, services, or works. GPP aims to

KEITI – Sustainable Public Procurement Review Article

A review about Sustainable Public Procurement (SPP) recently published from the United Nations Environment Program highlights the current status and importance of SPP worldwide.

GENews May 2023

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News from NGO Living Planet in Ukraine

How Ecolabels Contribute to Climate Change Mitigation Since 2020, the NGO “Living Planet” has been implementing an educational project called “Climate and Environmental Education

“Eco Labelling, paving the way as a sustainable solution for food safety and quality”, A CEO Forum Conducted by NCPC Sri Lanka and UNIDO.

A global practice, Ecolabelling is a voluntary method of environmental performance certification and labelling among many industry sectors. The ‘CEO Forum on Ecolabelling’ introduced

CEC contributes to the 21st China International Environmental Protection Exhibition to disseminate the low-carbon concept

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

GENews March 2023

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GEN Magazine Edition 43

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Global assessment of ecolabels – Findings from the 2022 Sustainable Public Procurement Global Review

More expansive than the earlier editions from 2013 and 2017, the latest Sustainable Public Procurement Global Review tracks progress in sustainable procurement policy-making,

The Ecological Union and the Lenta retail chain held a campaign to support ecolabeling

To coincide with World Ecolabeling Day, the Lenta retail chain and Ecological Union, the operator of Vitality Leaf ecolabel, produced a series of materials

SEC & GECA Sign MOU to Mutually Recognise and Promote Ecolabelling Schemes

The agreement will facilitate increased dialogue and partnerships between leading ecolabelling schemes in Singapore and Australia, fostering best global practices and standards. The aim

GENews December 2022

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Guidelines for Providing Product Sustainability Information

Consumers are becoming more mindful of how their consumption and purchasing choices can make a positive impact towards sustainable consumption.They are now more conscious