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October 2026

News Global GreenTag International Updates Standard v4.1 for Recognitions in Green Star®

7 October 2026

Global GreenTag International (GGTI) has updated Standard v4.1, introducing a number of strengthened requirements developed in connection with the recognition...

News Get More Value from Your EPD

1 October 2026

Whether you need your first EPD, already have one, or are looking to increase the reach and market value of your environmental product information, Global...

News A New Digital Pathway for EPD Development & Publication

1 October 2026

Introducing the new Global GreenTag International EPD Portal for LCA Consultants. You've completed the LCA. Now there's a simpler pathway from data to...

September 2026

News Global GreenTag International Launches Expanded EPD Program with New Website & Low Cost Digital Portal

30 September 2026

New dedicated EPD platform provides manufacturers and suppliers with expanded pathways to develop, verify, publish and increase the market reach and value...

News We Hope to See You at Melbourne Build 2026

4 September 2026

The Global GreenTag team is preparing to join one of Victoria's leading construction and design events, bringing together professionals from across the...

News Green Star® Has Changed: Three Takeaways Manufacturers & Suppliers Should Act on Now

3 September 2026

Global GreenTag International's first Manufacturers Roundtable Briefing explored how changes to Green Star® and the Responsible Products Framework are...

August 2026

News 2026 Sustainability Awards shortlist reveals how sustainable design has evolved after 20 years

31 August 2026

The 2026 Sustainability Awards shortlist has been announced, marking a significant milestone as Australia's longest-running awards program dedicated...

News Lord Mayor Joins Melbourne Build 2026 as Major Speaker Line-Up Is Revealed

11 August 2026

In a major programme highlight, Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece will join the panel discussion 'Melbourne 2050: Designing a Global City for the...

News Green Star Has Changed. Is Your Product Portfolio Ready?

4 August 2026

Join this 30-minute briefing with Global GreenTag International to help you understand the latest Green Star® and Responsible Products Framework developments—...

News Melbourne Build Expo Attracts Nearly 13,000 Industry Leaders, Sets Stage for Major 2026 Expansion

4 August 2026

Nearly 13,000 construction and design professionals gathered at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) last October as Melbourne Build Expo...

July 2026

News Global GreenTag International Opens Public Consultation on Ceramic Tile Product Category Rules for Environmental Product Declarations

22 July 2026

Global GreenTag International's Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Program is inviting manufacturers, industry professionals, technical experts, specifiers,...

News Global GreenTag International Invites Public Comment on New Recycled Content and Circularity Declaration (RC2D) Standard

6 July 2026

MEDIA RELEASE Public consultation on new RC2D Standard and Declaration opens 7 July 2026 and closes Friday, 7 August 2026 Intended for use by manufacturers,...

News Global GreenTag International Invites Public Comment on New Recycled Content and Circularity Declaration (RC2D) Standard

6 July 2026

CONSULTATION NOW CLOSED ___________________________________ Public consultation on new RC2D Standard and Declaration opens 7 July 2026 and closes Friday,...

June 2026

News Entries Closing End of June for 2026 Sustainability Awards

16 June 2026

Celebrating its 20th year, the 2026 Sustainability Awards arrive at a pivotal moment for the built environment—one defined by increasing regulatory pressure,...

News Global GreenTag Launches New App to Transform Access to Trusted Sustainable Product Data

10 June 2026

Brisbane, Australia — June 11, 2026 Global GreenTag International has launched the Global GreenTag App, a new cross-platform digital solution designed...

News Weathertex Natural Flatsheets & Weatherboards Achieve PLATINUM NaturePositive+ Declaration™ Rating of 153%

8 June 2026

Brisbane, Australia — June 8, 2026 Weathertex has achieved a significant sustainability milestone, with its Natural Flatsheets & Weatherboards successfully...

News Global GreenTag International EOFY Certification & Declaration Offers

5 June 2026

If you are considering submitting your products to a certification pathway with GreenTag – now is the time– we are offering great discounts to step...

News Global GreenTag International EOFY Certification & Declaration Offers

5 June 2026

If you are considering submitting your products to a certification pathway with GreenTag – now is the time– we are offering great discounts to step...

News Workshop: Unravelling Circularity and Nature Metrics: The Drivers, Metrics & ESG Frameworks

4 June 2026

This session by David Baggs merges his experience in the fields of architecture, design, sustainability, ESG, circular economy, and green product intelligence....

May 2026

News GreenTag partners with exciting new expo for Australia: Sustainability Business Live!

13 May 2026

Global GreenTag International is proud to announce a new partnership with Stirling Media, the organiser of Australia's biggest corporate & commercial...

News Why Futurebuild Australia is the Industry's 2030 Roadmap

12 May 2026

Global GreenTag International first partnered with event organisers National Media in 2023 to help shape the foundations of what was then known as ArchiBuild...

News Optimising building system key to delivering more homes and better buildings faster

6 May 2026

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) has welcomed the release of The Treasury's interim report on modernising the National Construction Code...

April 2026

News Sydney Build Expo 2026 opens next week - join the team from Global GreenTag International

24 April 2026

The wait is nearly over. Australia's biggest Festival of Construction doors open at ICC Sydney from 9am on April 29th and 30th! This year's event...

News Global GreenTag International introduces 5-year certification cycle

2 April 2026

1 April 2026 — Global GreenTag International has announced a significant enhancement to its certification framework, moving from a 3-year to a 5-year...

News Join the Sustainability Professionals Forum Networking Event at Sydney Build Expo

2 April 2026

Make sure that you stay for Day 2 of the Sydney Build Expo on April 30th David Baggs, CEO, Technical Director and Cofounder of Global GreenTag International...

News David Baggs to Headline Practical Sustainability Workshop at Sydney Build Expo 2026

2 April 2026

Sustainabiity leader David Baggs, CEO, Technical Director and Cofounder of Global GreenTag International, will take the stage at this year's Sydney Build...

March 2026

News GBCA releases nature roadmap to guide future developments

17 March 2026

The Green Building Council of Australia has released a new nature roadmap for the built environment, setting out clear targets and timeframes to help the...

News Global GreenTag Vietnam Makes Strong Debut at HAWAExpo

12 March 2026

Global GreenTag International's licensed partner in Vietnam, Cross Cloud Partners, has successfully completed its first major industry showcase as Global...

News Global GreenTag Welcomes New Team Members and Celebrates Key Transitions for 2026

10 March 2026

Global GreenTag International begins 2026 with new energy, welcoming talented colleagues, celebrating internal promotions, and expanding its capabilities...

News Global GreenTag International Partners with Spec Up to Introduce AI-Powered Product Intelligence for Sustainable Design

10 March 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a new industry partnership with Spec Up, introducing the Spec Up AI product research tool to the Global GreenTag...

News Global GreenTag is returning to Sydney Build Expo 2026

9 March 2026

Global GreenTag International continues its Industry Partnership with Oliver Kinross who organise Sydney Build Expo and our team are getting ready for...

February 2026

News Global GreenTag International becomes an FSC® Promotional Licence Holder, strengthening support for responsible forest products and credible sustainability claims

19 February 2026

Global GreenTag International, a globally recognised ecolabel and independent certification body assessing products across environmental impact, human...

News Hot topics at AFISC, AFA & RMIT Forum: Show me the money!! Vapes, cocaine, crystal meth and PHAS

13 February 2026

Global GreenTag International is speaking at the Australian Furniture Association's (AFA) Grow. Promote. Protect Forum this month and tackling some lively...

News Global GreenTag Elevates CarbonRate™ to Verified Carbon Footprint Certification for Advanced Sustainable Products

4 February 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a major evolution of its CarbonRate™ certification program, strengthening its service to manufacturers developing...

News Global GreenTag Elevates CarbonRate™ to Verified Carbon Footprint Certification for Advanced Sustainable Products

4 February 2026

Global GreenTag International has announced a major evolution of its CarbonRate™ certification program, strengthening its service to manufacturers developing...