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	* Blue Angel ecolabel.		* Blue Angel ecolabel.
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	* GREENGUARD Certification.		* GREENGUARD Certification.
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	* ISO 14024.		* ISO 14024.
	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.

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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The [https://www.globalecolabelling Global Ecolabelling Network] (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 as an initiative that would encourage and ~~help develop~~ green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.	+	The [https://www.globalecolabelling Global Ecolabelling Network] (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 as an initiative that would encourage and assist in the development of green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.
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		+	The Global Ecolabelling Network ecolabel has been awarded to more than 250,000 products and services.

	= ISO 14024 =		= ISO 14024 =

−	Organisations participating in the programme operate Type 1 ecolabels as defined by ISO 14024. ~~The~~ Type 1 ISO 14024 standard means:	+	Organisations participating in the programme operate Type 1 ecolabels as defined by ISO 14024. Type 1 ISO 14024 standard means:

	* Ecolabelling programmes are voluntary.		* Ecolabelling programmes are voluntary.
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	* Standards are published and transparent.		* Standards are published and transparent.
	* Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification		* Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification
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−	~~The GEN ecolabel has been awarded to more than 250,000 products and services.~~

	= Membership =		= Membership =

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−	The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 as an initiative that would encourage and help develop green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.	+	The [https://www.globalecolabelling Global Ecolabelling Network] (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 as an initiative that would encourage and help develop green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.

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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.
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= Introduction =

The Global Ecolabelling Network (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 as an initiative that would encourage and help develop green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.

= ISO 14024 =

Organisations participating in the programme operate Type 1 ecolabels as defined by ISO 14024. The Type 1 ISO 14024 standard means:

* Ecolabelling programmes are voluntary.
* Standards address multiple environmental criteria over the life cycle of a product or service.
* Standards are published and transparent.
* Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification

The GEN ecolabel has been awarded to more than 250,000 products and services.

= Membership =

The Global Ecolabelling Network does not create or certify products independently, but it supports the standards of its members. Members of the Global Ecolabelling Network currently include:

* Australia – Good Environmental Choice Australia (Environmental Choice Australia).
* Brazil – Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas (ABNT-Environmental Quality) [Brazilian National Standards Organisation].
* China – China Environmental United Certification Centre (China Environmental Labelling).
* China – China Quality Certification Centre (China Environmentally Friendly Certification).
* Chinese Taipei – Environment and Development Foundation (Green Mark).
* Colombia – Ministry of Environment & Sustainable Development (Sello Ambiental Colombiano) - ASSOCIATE MEMBER.
* EU – European Commission (EU Ecolabel).
* Germany – German Federal Environmental Agency (Blue Angel).
* Germany – TÜV Rheinland (Green Product Mark).
* Hong Kong – Green Council (Green Label).
* India – Confederation of Indian Industry (GreenPro).
* Indonesia – Ministry of Environment (Indonesian Ecolabel)
* Israel – The Standards Institution of Israel (Israeli Green Label).
* Japan – Japan Environment Association (Eco 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 – The New Zealand Ecolabelling Trust (Environmental Choice New Zealand).
* Nordic Countries – Nordic Ecolabelling Board (Nordic Swan).
* North America (Canada) – UL Environment (Ecologo).
* North America (U.S.A.) – (Green Seal).
* Philippines – Philippine Centre for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development (Green Choice Philippines).
* Russia – Ecological Union (Vitality Leaf).
* Singapore – Singapore Environment Council (Green Label Singapore).
* Sweden – Swedish Society for Nature Conservation (Good Environmental Choice).
* Sweden – TCO Development (TCO Certified).
* Thailand – Thailand Environment Institute (Green Label Thailand).
* Ukraine – All Ukrainian NGO Living Planet (Ecolabelling Program Ukraine).
* Vietnam – Vietnam Environment Administration (Vietnam Green Label) - ASSOCIATE MEMBER.

In addition to full and associate members, there are affiliate organisations that support ecolabelling and sustainable consumption. These include:

* Google Inc.
* International Green Purchasing Network (IGPN).
* ISEAL Alliance.
* Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC).

= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =

* Blue Angel ecolabel.
* BREEAM Wiki.
* GREENGUARD Certification.
* Global Ecolabelling Network.
* Green rating systems.
* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.

[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

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	= Introduction =		= Introduction =

−	The [https://www.globalecolabelling Global Ecolabelling Network] (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 ~~as an initiative that would~~ encourage and assist in the development of green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.	+	The [https://www.globalecolabelling Global Ecolabelling Network] (GEN) is a non-profit association of ecolabelling organisations representing nearly 60 countries. The organisation was founded in 1994 to encourage and assist in the development of green products and sustainable services under ecolabelling guidelines and standards.

	The Global Ecolabelling Network ecolabel has been awarded to more than 250,000 products and services.		The Global Ecolabelling Network ecolabel has been awarded to more than 250,000 products and services.
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	* Standards address multiple environmental criteria over the life cycle of a product or service.		* Standards address multiple environmental criteria over the life cycle of a product or service.
	* Standards are published and transparent.		* Standards are published and transparent.
−	* Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification	+	* Ecolabels are awarded using independent third-party verification.

	= Membership =		= Membership =

−	The Global Ecolabelling Network does not create or certify products independently, but it supports the standards of its members. Members of the Global Ecolabelling Network currently include:	+	The Global Ecolabelling Network does not create or certify products independently, but it supports the standards of its members. Members of the Global Ecolabelling Network currently (2020) include:

	* Australia – Good Environmental Choice Australia (Environmental Choice Australia).		* Australia – Good Environmental Choice Australia (Environmental Choice Australia).
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	* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.		* Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design LEED.

−	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:International]] [[Category:Organisations]] [[Category:DCN_Organisation]] [[Category:Sustainability]]