Product Transparency Unpacked: A workshop for Leading Manufacturers

Brought to you by Edge Impact and Eco Choice Aotearoa, this workshop offers an in-depth exploration of the latest product transparency standards, tools, and opportunities, helping you develop a tailored approach for your business

Why join?
With recent updates to the Green Star points system by the NZ Green Building Council, building product manufacturers have even more reason to leverage tools such as Ecolabels, Life Cycle Assessments (LCA), and Environmental Product Declarations (EPD). This workshop will cut through the jargon, providing a clear understanding of these tools and guiding you in positioning your brand as a leader in sustainability.

What we'll cover

• Green Star Updates: An overview of recent Green Star changes and their impact on sustainable design and product specifications.
• Transparency Tools Demystified: A clear guide to Ecolabels, LCAs, and EPDs, and how each supports compliance, market trust, and Green Star ratings.
• Industry Outlook: A preview of upcoming best practices and regulatory changes for New Zealand’s built environment sector. 
• Interactive Roadmap Session: Collaborate with peers and industry experts to begin building a bespoke disclosure roadmap for your projects.

Who should attend?

• Building product manufacturers and industry bodies focused on sustainable compliance
• In-house sustainability and procurement teams

Guest Speakers

• Jonas Bengtsson, Global Director of Impact, Edge Impact
  Co-founder of Edge Impact with over 20 years in sustainability, Jonas specialises in life cycle assessment, circular economy, and decarbonisation. He is an approved verifier of EPDs and a member of EPD Australasia’s Technical Advisory Group.
• Rui Peng, Co-Founder and CEO, Critical
  As CEO of Critical, Rui leads the development of Cleanstone, a 100% recycled plastic panel for sustainable building. His vision includes global deployment of micro-factories, scaling environmental and social impact, starting in Aotearoa and Australia.
• Jonathan Mountfort, Creative Director, Autex Acoustics
  Jonathan is the creative force behind Autex Acoustics, focusing on innovative acoustic solutions for sustainable building environments.
• Dr. Andrea Edwards, Head of Standards, Eco Choice Aotearoa
  Andrea holds a PhD in Environmental Science and heads standards development at Eco Choice Aotearoa. With expertise in environmental injustice and sustainability, she collaborates on innovative, community-focused environmental solutions.
• Mark Fairbairn, National Sales & Marketing Manager, Masterspec
  Mark leads sustainable product development at Masterspec, working on eCert, a tool that provides designers with product LCA, ecolabel, and EPD information to support sustainable design decisions.
• Laura Gemmell, Eco Choice CEO
  Laura is the CEO of Eco Choice Aotearoa, New Zealand's official government ecolabel, which certifies products and services meeting strict environmental standards.
• Joe Quad, Technical Manager, Green Star, NZGBC
  Joe oversees the Green Star team at NZGBC, driving projects to meet sustainability goals and developing standards, including the new Green Star Buildings tool for greener construction practices.
• Ray Mohan, Consultant, Lifecycle Thinking, Edge Impact
  Ray is a member of Edge's Lifecycle Thinking team, with seven years of consulting experience helping organisations understand their environmental footprints and drive efficiency improvements, with a particular focus on the primary sector.
  
  
  
  

Tickets are limited, so secure your place today!

Please Note: After this workshop, we are also hosting an additional session titled, "Transparency in Practice," specifically designed for architects, designers, and specifiers interested in sustainable product selection and specification. Find out more here.