Purpose and Procurement

We have had a high energy atmosphere here in Sydney with the wonderful Purpose, Sydney Build Expo and Sydney Design Festival. How amazing to be amongst a group of passionate and purpose-driven individuals! It is often good to be reminded why we do what we do at GECA.

Regupol Australia

Regupol have been supplying recycled sustainable flooring solutions in the region for over 25 years. A number of Regupol rubber flooring and soundproofing products are certified under the current GECA 25-2011 v2 Floor Coverings Standard. 

Our Thermal Building Insulation Materials standard (GECA 33-2007) is currently under revision and open for public comment until close of business on 2 May. GECA welcomes feedback from you, your organisation or others in your network to help develop this standard.

Paints and coatings can have significant impacts on the environment and human health, depending on what ingredients and components they contain. So it's important to be informed about what to look out for!

Changes to Green Star 

According to The Fifth Estate, the Green Building Council of Australia has announced that consultation had commenced on changes that would see Green Star become more demanding, more focused on carbon positive outcomes and take in a whole-of-asset approach that includes operational performance.

Through sustainable procurement, your organisation can build resilience and become future proofed through increased efficiency and effectiveness. So, we’ve put together this handy guide to help get you started!

Total Facilities 2018
18 - 19 April

GECA CEO, Kate Harris, will be taking part in two panel discussions at Total Facilities in Melbourne - "The Next Big Gains for Energy Savings in Buildings" and "Wellness at Work: The Relationship Between Human and Building". You will also have the opportunity to visit the GECA team along with some of our licensees in the Sustainable Solutions GECA Zone.

Women In Procurement & Supply Chain
1 - 3 May

This unique event offers a platform for procurement stakeholders to share their experiences, insights, stories and best-practice innovations. Mention GECA for a 10% discount to attend.

DesignBUILD
2 - 4 May

GECA is proud to be a Supporting Association Partner and you can visit us at our stand G40.
Our CEO, Kate Harris, will be taking part in two panel discussions - "Sustainable & fit for purpose" and "Healthy buildings = healthy people". And Kim Andrews, our Business Development & Sustainability Advisor will be joining the panel - "Australian 'green buildings' and the property sectors alignment to the Paris decarbonisation target".
GECA licensees receive a 10% discount to exhibit at DesignBuild. Contact paula@geca.org.au for further details.

• FSC Australia Public Forum [Thursday 22 March]
   
• It's Getting Hot in Here - Seminar [Thursday 22 March] *4 CDP points available*

• Earth Hour [Saturday 24 March]
   

• Fashion Revolution Week [23 - 29 April]
   

• WHO launches health review after microplastics found in 90% of bottled water [The Guardian]
   

• Australian green building: developing a smart, sustainable ASEAN report [Austrade]