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Introduction to the Global Ecolabelling Network

Bjorn-Erik Lonn | Global Ecolabelling Network

GEN: Who We Are and What We Do Our Mission Our Members GENICES Nordic Ecolabelling: the Swan

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GEN: Who We Are & What We Do

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• Non-profit network of Type I

ecolabelling organizations around the world established in 1994.

• Working to improve, promote, and

develop the ecolabelling of products and services on a global scale based

• n ISO 14024.
• Advocate on behalf of Type I ecolabels

and articulate the distinctions between Type I ecolabels and other, most often less credible ‘green’ labels.

Our Mission

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GEN exists to educate and cause government, industry, and consumers to recognize the unique and important value afforded by Type I ecolabelling programs. Strategic decisions are guided by the following mission objectives:

Serve our members, other ecolabelling programs and the public by promoting and developing the ecolabelling of products and services. Foster cooperation, information exchange, and harmonization among our members ecolabelling programs Facilitate access to information about ecolabelling standards globally. Participate in international

• rganizations to

promote ecolabelling. Encourage demand for, and supply of, more environmentally preferable products and services.

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GENICES- Building confidence

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• Multilateral approach toward mutual

recognition developed by GEN.

• Based on ISO Guides 65 and 14024.
• Involves application, preliminary

documentation review, peer review, and site visit.

• Similar to accreditation, assures
• ther members that organization has

robust procedures and processes.

• More than 70% of all GEN members

have undergone the GENICES process.

Members of the GEN

Europe Middle East Asia Oceania South America North America

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What Challenges Lie Ahead?

GROW PROGRAMMES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES

RAISE THE PROFILE OF GEN

ENHANCED COLLABORATION BETWEEN PROGRAMMES ENGAGE PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS

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Nordic Swan-ecolabel

• Official

Established by the Nordic Council of Ministers

• International

Encompasses all Nordic countries

• Non-profit

Financed with governmental support (1/4) and fees. All earnings are used to operate the organisation and information campaigns

• Position

Recognized by more than 90 % of 25 mio inhabitants More than 2,200 licenses with some 9,000 products

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For More Information | www.globalecolabelling.net www.nordic-ecolabel.org Contact Us | gensecretariat@ul.com bel@ecolabel.no

Thank You.