GECA
GECA, or Good Environmental Choice Australia, is a leading sustainability certification organisation headquartered in Australia. Founded in 2002, GECA has established itself as a pivotal player in the environmental certification industry, promoting sustainable practices across various sectors. With a focus on eco-friendly products and services, GECA operates primarily in Australia but also extends its influence to international markets. The organisation offers a unique certification program that assesses products based on their environmental impact, ensuring they meet rigorous sustainability standards. GECA's core services include certification for building materials, cleaning products, and furniture, among others. Notably, GECA has achieved recognition for its commitment to fostering a circular economy and supporting businesses in their sustainability journeys, positioning itself as a trusted authority in the green certification landscape.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
GECA's score of 26 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
GECA's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, GECA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 58,150 kg CO2e, with no emissions from Scope 1 and 51,110 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The Scope 3 emissions included about 2,820 kg CO2e from business travel, 4,610 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 2,430 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Comparatively, in 2021, GECA's total emissions were about 39,960 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 140 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 36,610 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions for that year included 2,810 kg CO2e from employee commuting and 4,870 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations, while there were no emissions from business travel. In 2019, GECA's emissions were approximately 69,730 kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at 67,860 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions comprising 2,870 kg CO2e from business travel, 2,320 kg CO2e from employee commuting, and 7,190 kg CO2e from waste generated in operations. Despite these figures, GECA has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, indicating a potential area for future focus in their climate strategy.
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Add to project| 2019 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | - | 000 | - |
| Scope 2 | 67,860 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | 12,380 | 0,000 | 0,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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GECA is not committed to any reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
