The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit network composed of some 29
ecolabel
Ecolabels (also "Eco-Labels") and Green Stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. The use of ecolabels is voluntary, whereas green stickers are mandated by law; for example, in North America major appliances and automobiles us ...
organisations throughout the world
[Global Ecolabelling Network](_blank)
retrieved at 15 December 2020. representing nearly 60 countries and territories, with two associate members and a growing number of affiliate members, one of which is
Google
Google LLC () is an American multinational technology company focusing on search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. ...
. GEN members have certified over 252,000 products and services for environmental leadership. GEN was established in 1994.
The stated goal of the Network is to further the exchange of information between national ecolabel organisations that operate "Type I" ecolabels, the strongest category, as defined by ISO 14024.
, the German ecolabel, established in 1978, was the first of this kind. Ecolabels are "licensed" for use only after a product or service is proven to meet transparent, published standards for environmental preferability, verified by a qualified, independent third party, and assessed over multiple environmental parameters (not just one single issue). The ecolabels are an assurance to consumers and procurement professionals that a product or service is proven "green" and has high environmental values and integrity.
The Global Ecolabelling Network, its members, their licensees, and the public celebrates World Ecolabel Day every year in October.
Members
*Australia –
Good Environmental Choice AustraliaEnvironmental Choice Australia
*Brazil –
Associação Brasileira de Normas TécnicasABNT-Environmental Quality razilian National Standards Organization*China – China Environmental United Certification Center
China Environmental Labelling
*China – China Quality Certification Centre
China Environmentally Friendly Certification
*Chinese Taipei – Environment and Development Foundation
Green Mark
*EU – European Commission
EU Ecolabel
*Germany –
German Federal Environmental AgencyBlue Angel
*Germany –
TÜV RheinlandGreen Product Mark
*Hong Kong –
Green CouncilGreen Label
*India –
Confederation of Indian IndustryGreenPro
*Indonesia –
Ministry of Environment
An environmental ministry is a national or subnational government agency politically responsible for the environment and/or natural resources. Various other names are commonly used to identify such agencies, such as Ministry of the Environment ...
Indonesian Ecolabel
*Israel –
Standards Institution of IsraelIsraeli Green Label
*Japan –
Japan Environment AssociationEco Mark Program
*Kazakhstan – International Academy of Ecology of the Republic of Kazakhstan
ECO-Labelling Program
*Korea – Korea Environmental Industry & Technology Institute
Korea Eco-Label
*Malaysia –
SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd
SIRIM Eco-Labelling Scheme
*New Zealand –
New Zealand Ecolabelling TrustEnvironmental Choice New Zealand
*Nordic Countries –
Nordic Ecolabelling BoardNordic Swan
*North America (U.S.A and Canada) – UL
Ecologo
*North America (U.S.A.) –
Green Seal
*Philippines – Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
Green Choice Philippines
*Russia –
Ecological UnionVitality Leaf
*Singapore –
Singapore Environment CouncilGreen Label Singapore
*Sweden –
Swedish Society for Nature ConservationGood Environmental Choice
*Sweden –
TCO DevelopmentTCO Certified
*Thailand –
Thailand Environment InstituteGreen Label Thailand
*Ukraine – All Ukrainian NGO Living Planet
Ecolabelling Program UkraineGlobal Ecolabelling Network 2020, Full Members List
retrieved at 15 December 2020.
Associate Members
Organizations that formally support ecolabelling principals and goals.
*Vietnam – Vietnam Environment Administration
Vietnam Green Label
)
*Colombia – Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development
Sello Ambiental Colombiano
olombian Environmental Stamp
Affiliate Members
Ethical organizations that support ecolabelling and sustainable consumption.
*Google
Google LLC () is an American multinational technology company focusing on search engine technology, online advertising, cloud computing, computer software, quantum computing, e-commerce, artificial intelligence, and consumer electronics. ...
International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN)ISEAL AllianceSustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC)
See also
* International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM - Organics International) is the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic agriculture movement, which represents close to 800 affiliates in 117 countries.
It declares i ...
References
ISO 14024 Environmental labels and declarations - Type I environmental labelling - Principles and procedures
External links
*
World Ecolabel DayISO 14024 Environmental labels and declarations - Type I environmental labelling - Principles and procedures
ISO 14024
Ecolabelling
International environmental organizations
International standards
{{environmental-org-stub