Citation
(2008), "BRE Certification launches Green Book Live", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 19 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/meq.2008.08319aae.006
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2008, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
BRE Certification launches Green Book Live
BRE Certification has launched a new and unique source of reference information for specifiers and users of environmental products and services. “Green Book Live” is a free online database designed to help specifiers and end users identify products and services that can help to reduce their impact on the environment.
“Green Book Live” brings together listings from a number of organisations and delivers comprehensive information on “green” products and services, some approved to stringent environmental requirements and others based on information provided by manufacturers and trade bodies. Construction plays a significant role in the UK economy and the overall environmental impact is considerable. Just over half the UK’s total carbon dioxide emissions are attributed to buildings. The correct identification and specification of products and services could significantly help to reduce the impact of the construction industry on the environment. “Green Book Live” provides end users with an opportunity to select products and services which demonstrate their commitment to environmental best practice.
The introductions to each section explain what (if any) approval processes have been applied in order for the products or services to be listed. It is strongly recommended that where possible, users select on the basis of an independent third party approval or ensure that they communicate directly with manufacturers and suppliers to verify claims relating to performance and/or environmental benefit. Further details are available at: www.greenbooklive.com