GECA
Our Commitment to GECA – Good Environmental Choice Australia
Driving Sustainable Procurement, Responsible Sourcing and Environmental Leadership Across Our Supply Chain
Our Commitment to Sustainable Procurement
At Central Cleaning Supplies, we recognise that responsible purchasing decisions play a critical role in protecting our environment, supporting ethical supply chains and building a more sustainable future for Australian businesses.
As part of our broader Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitments, Central Cleaning Supplies is dedicated to supporting Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) by actively promoting, sourcing, purchasing and supplying GECA-certified products wherever commercially and operationally practicable.
Our commitment extends beyond simply offering environmentally responsible products. We aim to strengthen awareness, increase accessibility and encourage the adoption of independently certified sustainable products throughout our national distribution network, customer relationships and supply chain partnerships.
We believe that meaningful environmental progress is achieved through responsible commercial decisions, collaborative supplier relationships and a shared commitment to improving the sustainability of everyday business operations.
Supporting GECA and Its Environmental Mission
GECA is Australia's not-for-profit, multi-sector ecolabelling program, providing independent, science-based certification to help businesses and consumers identify products and services with verified environmental, human health and social responsibility credentials.
GECA's certification framework follows the principles of ISO 14024 – Type I Environmental Labelling, assessing products against rigorous sustainability criteria throughout their lifecycle.
By supporting the increased procurement and distribution of GECA-certified products, Central Cleaning Supplies seeks to contribute to a marketplace where environmental responsibility, product performance and ethical business practices are recognised as essential purchasing considerations.
Responsible Sourcing and Purchasing
Central Cleaning Supplies is committed to integrating sustainability considerations into our procurement and supplier selection processes.
Where suitable GECA-certified alternatives are available, we aim to give these products meaningful consideration within our purchasing decisions, taking into account product suitability, performance, commercial viability, availability and customer requirements.
Through our procurement activities, we seek to:
® Prioritise Responsible Purchasing: Encourage the selection of GECA-certified products where practical and appropriate.
® Strengthen Supplier Engagement: Work collaboratively with manufacturers, distributors and supply chain partners to identify and expand access to certified sustainable products.
® Promote Ethical Supply Chains: Support procurement practices that consider environmental impacts, responsible manufacturing, human health and social responsibility.
® Increase Market Accessibility: Make GECA-certified products more visible and accessible to our customers through our established supply and distribution channels.
® Support Continuous Improvement: Regularly review our product offering and purchasing opportunities to identify further sustainable alternatives.
Our objective is to ensure sustainability becomes an increasingly important consideration within the purchasing decisions we make and the solutions we deliver.
Building GECA Brand Awareness Across Our Supply Chain
Central Cleaning Supplies recognises that increasing demand for environmentally responsible products requires more than product availability. It requires education, visibility, commercial support and strong relationships across the supply chain.
Through our national customer network, digital platforms, procurement activities and supplier partnerships, we aim to strengthen market awareness of GECA certification and the value it provides to businesses seeking credible sustainability outcomes.
We seek to promote greater recognition of GECA-certified products by working with our supply chain partners to communicate their environmental credentials, identify suitable purchasing opportunities and encourage customers to consider independently verified alternatives.
By bringing manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and customers together, Central Cleaning Supplies aims to create greater commercial opportunities for GECA-certified products while supporting more informed and responsible purchasing decisions.
Our commitment is to help turn environmental awareness into practical purchasing action.
Supporting Our Customers' ESG and Sustainability Objectives
We understand that our customers are increasingly seeking products and procurement solutions that align with their environmental policies, ESG strategies and responsible sourcing commitments.
Central Cleaning Supplies aims to support these objectives by providing greater visibility of GECA-certified alternatives across relevant cleaning, hygiene, sanitary paper and associated product categories.
Through responsible product selection and informed customer engagement, we seek to assist organisations in:
® Identifying products with independently verified environmental and social credentials.
® Strengthening sustainable procurement practices and supplier accountability.
® Supporting waste reduction, resource efficiency and responsible product lifecycle considerations.
® Improving transparency in environmental purchasing decisions.
® Building greater confidence in sustainability claims and reducing exposure to misleading or unsubstantiated environmental marketing.
Our approach is designed to support customers in making commercially sound purchasing decisions while progressively improving their environmental performance.
Strengthening Partnerships for a Sustainable Future
At Central Cleaning Supplies, we believe sustainable business outcomes are achieved through collaboration.
We are committed to working with our manufacturers, suppliers and supply chain partners to encourage the availability, promotion and responsible distribution of GECA-certified products.
By supporting manufacturers who invest in independent environmental certification and encouraging customers to recognise the value of these products, we aim to contribute to stronger market demand and greater sustainability awareness throughout the cleaning and hygiene industry.
Our role as a national supply chain participant provides an opportunity to connect responsible manufacturers with customers seeking practical, credible and environmentally conscious purchasing solutions.
Our Commitment Moving Forward
Central Cleaning Supplies views sustainable procurement as an ongoing responsibility and an important component of our long-term business strategy.
We will continue to explore opportunities to expand our range of GECA-certified products, strengthen engagement with responsible suppliers and promote greater awareness of independently verified environmental certification throughout our business and customer networks.
Our ambition is to contribute to a supply chain where responsible sourcing, environmental accountability and sustainable purchasing become established commercial practices rather than optional considerations.
At Central Cleaning Supplies, we believe that every responsible purchasing decision contributes to a more sustainable future.
By supporting GECA-certified products, strengthening supply chain collaboration and encouraging informed customer choices, we aim to make a positive and measurable contribution to environmental sustainability across the industries we serve.
Central Cleaning Supplies – Building Stronger Partnerships, Supporting Sustainable Choices and Creating a Better Future for People and Planet.
For further information on GECA certification, standards and independently certified products, visit www.geca.eco.
