Ecolabels and SPP in the Building & Construction Sector – Insights and Experiences from Asia
This webinar showcases four practical experiences from the Philippines, Thailand, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan that demonstrate how ecolabels and sustainable public procurement can drive a more sustainable building and construction sector. It is designed for ecolabelling schemes, policymakers, procurement officials, and professionals committed to advancing sustainability in the building and construction sector.
You will gain insights into:
Developing robust ecolabel criteria for high‑impact materials such as cement and steel, including the integration of biodiversity, climate change, resource efficiency and social aspects.
Advancing regional harmonization through Mutual Recognition Agreements, and understanding how aligned ecolabel criteria can strengthen markets and reduce barriers for producers.
Pilot testing ecolabel criteria with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and women‑led companies to assess feasibility, identify challenges, and support inclusive participation.
Implementing legal and policy reforms that enable the use of ecolabels in sustainable public procurement, along with practical guidance for public procurers on integrating ecolabels into tender processes.
This webinar is organized by the EcoAdvance project and the One Planet Network Consumer Information Programme.
Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5fijcrw1TRCzIwGiybdIxg
Webinar details:
Date: May 6th, Wednesday
Time: 12:00-1:15 pm CEST
Language: English
Agenda:
Moderator: Bruna Tiussu, Expert Ecolabels and Consumer Information, UNEP
Welcome
Introduction to the EcoAdvance Project and the One Planet Network Consumer Information Programme
Sophia Leticia Groll, Associate Programme Management Officer, UNEP
Practical Experiences from Asia
Developing New and Revised Ecolabel Criteria for Cement and Steel Products
June Alvarez, Executive Director, Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development Inc. (PCEPSDI)
Harmonizing Ecolabel Criteria and Advancing Mutual Recognition Agreements
Chuttree Phurat, Director of Green Label and Ecolabel Program, Thailand Environment Institute (TEI)
Pilot Testing with SMEs and Women-Led Enterprises
Samantha Kumarasena, Chief Executive Officer, National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka
Legal Reforms for Using Ecolabels in Sustainable Public Procurement and Guidance for Procurers
Evgeniia Kuznetsova, Head of Central Ecolabelling Body ’’Yashil belgi’’, Uzbekistan
Global Framework for Action
Silvana Loayza Leon, Circular Built Environment Consultant, UNEP
Q&A
Closing
You can read more about good practices associated to the webinar:
You can also access here the full series of 20 good practices which reflect experiences on ecolabelling, sustainable public procurement, or their joint use that have demonstrated positive impacts on fostering sustainable consumption and production.
Background information:
The EcoAdvance project is a collaborative effort between the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), GIZ, and Öko-Institut, receiving financial support from the German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Climate Action, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BMUKN) through the International Climate Initiative (IKI). It seeks to promote ecolabelling and sustainable public procurement as key tools to promote Sustainable Consumption and Production.
The Consumer Information Programme (CI-SCP) implements and supports projects; undertakes research; identifies and encourages policies; and provides collaboration opportunities for anyone looking to engage and assist consumers in sustainable consumption. It is part of the One Planet Network (OPN), a multistakeholder community working to engage in dialogue and collaborate on innovative solutions to achieve SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production and promote a more circular economy.
