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13.11.2014 Introduction to the Global Ecolabelling Network Bjorn-Erik Lonn | Global Ecolabelling Network Content of presentation GEN: Who We Are and What We Do Our Mission Our Members GENICES Nordic Ecolabelling: the Swan The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net 1

13.11.2014 GEN: Who We Are & What We Do • 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 on 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. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net Our Mission 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 Foster cooperation, information ecolabelling programs and the exchange, and harmonization public by promoting and among our members ecolabelling developing the ecolabelling of programs products and services. Encourage demand for, Facilitate access to Participate in and supply of, more information about international environmentally ecolabelling standards organizations to preferable products and globally. promote ecolabelling. services. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net 2

13.11.2014 GENICES- Building confidence 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 • other members that organization has robust procedures and processes. More than 70% of all GEN members • have undergone the GENICES process. The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net Members of the GEN Europe Middle East Asia North America South America Oceania 3

13.11.2014 What Challenges Lie Ahead? RAISE THE PROFILE OF GEN ENHANCED COLLABORATION BETWEEN PROGRAMMES ENGAGE PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS GROW PROGRAMMES IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net 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 The Global Ecolabelling Network | www.globalecolabelling.net 4

13.11.2014 Thank You. For More Information | www.globalecolabelling.net www.nordic-ecolabel.org Contact Us | gensecretariat@ul.com bel@ecolabel.no 5