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Meet Our Licensee - UCI
"The past 16 years have been an environmental journey for UCI Manufacturing, with some significant improvements implemented over that journey".
UCI, an Australian-owned company providing innovative workspaces, has been a part of the GECA Family since 2007! We spoke to them about why they became GECA certified and the impact that it has had on their business.
Recertified: Chair Solutions
Chair Solutions is an Australian chair manufacturer with a history of providing effective and functional seating solutions to the commercial design and office furniture industry. They have recently recertified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses standard.
Recertified: District
District's mission is to help others make beautiful worlds through its astute understanding of interior spaces by creating its own district of designer possibilities. They have recently recertified under our Furniture & Fittings standard.
Recertified: KM Tubular
KM Tubular specialises in the manufacturing of commercial and domestic furniture for all. They have recently recertified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses standard.
Recertified: Luxmy Furniture
Luxmy Furniture has grown to be one of Australia's leading manufacturers of worktops and joinery for the commercial market. They have recently recertified under our Panel Boards standard.
Recertified: Office Spectrum
Office Spectrum has established a strong reputation for servicing, supplying and installing well-designed furniture and workstations for Australian offices. They have recently recertified under our Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses standard.
Chair Solutions has recently added Gemina, Orthopod, Aurora, CS Soft Seat, and Imotion Mesh to their Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses certification.
Luxmy has recently add LuxWood to their Panel Boards certification.
KM Tubular has recently added Cone Range to their Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses certification.
District has recently added Arcade Sofa, Leva Side Chair, Zampa Chair, Filo Chair, DUO Workstation, DUO Executive, DUO Quad Touchdown, DUO Meeting, DUO End Storage, DUO Cove, Fragment, Covent Chair to their Furniture & Fittings certification.
JS Hayes has recently added Regal Eco 400'sheet 2-ply Wrapper to their Sanitary Paper Products certification.
Schiavello has recently added Focus Quiet Rooms to their Furniture, Fittings, Foam & Mattresses and Furniture & Fittings certification.
New Authenticated Claims: Slurry Solutions Australia
Slurry Solutions Australia has had two claims authenticated for their BigDog T2000 automated slurry waste management bin. Congratulations, Slurry Solutions Australia, for going beyond a self-declared claim and PROVING your claim via independent third-party assurance!
GECA Recognised as Best For The World™
We're thrilled to share that, for the second year in a row, GECA is one of the Best For The World B Corps of 2022! B Corps must have scored in the top 5% of one or more of the five impact areas assessed for certification to be Best For The World.
At GECA, we've excelled in the area of Governance. We're incredibly proud of the governance structures we have put in place, as they ensure we are continually adhering to our values of integrity, independence and impact.
Are You Ready for Australia's Circular Future?
According to Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy Hub, 88% of Australian senior decision-makers think the circular economy will be critical to the future of their business. Businesses that do not adopt a circular approach will be left behind. At GECA, we can help manufacturers, procurement, and sustainability stakeholders achieve their circular targets with rigour and transparency via three forms of environmental labelling.
Enter the 34th National Banksia Sustainability Awards
Be heard louder than ever! The National Banksia Sustainability Awards are Australia's longest-running and most prestigious sustainability awards, celebrating the diversity of sustainability through 15 categories.
We strongly encourage all GECA licensees to showcase their leadership and innovation by entering the awards. Entries close on 13 December 2022. Click below for more information about the awards, including how to enter.
Discover GECA's Carbon Strategy
We're here to create solutions for sustainable consumption and production. One critical part of this is to assess the main drivers and threats in the Australian building sector and explore how we can catalyse the reduction of carbon emissions.
Recently we've reviewed GECA's overarching carbon strategy, which will focus on five key initiatives. An integral aspect will be extending new carbon criteria across our lifecycle ecolabel standards, particularly those related to building materials.
Farewell to Judith, Marlene & Joel!
We wholeheartedly thank Judith Schinabeck, Marlene Brueton and Dr Joel Tan, who have chosen to embark on new adventures. Thank you so much for your crucial contributions to GECA and our stakeholders. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavours!
We've Moved Office!
Team GECA has moved to a new address. You can now find us at Level 25, 100 Mount Street, North Sydney, NSW, 2060. Our phone and email details remain the same.
Circularity 2022
24 - 25 November, Sydney
Local and international circular economy leaders will take to the stage at this year's inaugural Circularity conference. This new circular economy event, brought to you by Planet Ark's Australian Circular Economy (ACE) Hub, will delve into the latest research and real-world case studies to drive actionable change towards a more circular future in the Asia Pacific. GECA is proud to be a supporting partner of this pivotal conference.
Our Strategic Communications Manager, Kendall Benton-Collins, will speak on the panel – Providing Confidence in Circular Procurement.
Sustainability Summit
10 November, Sydney and Online
Sustainability Summit is returning, and tickets are now available. You can attend face-to-face at the Shangri-La, Sydney, or experience the entire event in our interactive digital livestream. Hear from over 30 expert speakers at over seven CPD-accredited sessions for a full day of leading sustainability insights. GECA is proud to be a supporting partner of this summit and awards.
Other News & Events
The Society of Plastics Engineers Conference (22 - 23 November, Melbourne)
On-demand webinar: Reaching consumers through credible ecolabelling (One Planet network
GECA acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, water, culture, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.
