What is Eco Labelling?
Eco Labelling is a certification mark placed on products that meet defined environmental standards. It ensures transparency, accountability, and credibility, helping consumers identify products that are safer for the environment and healthier for society.
“Sustainability made visible.”
Key Features of Eco Labelling
Eco Labelling establishes clear standards, enabling environmental responsibility, verification, and consumer protection.
Consumer Trust
Verified labels that guarantee authenticity.
Environmental Responsibility
Reduced pollution, waste, and carbon footprint.
Market Transparency
Clear standards for sustainable products.
Accountability
Independent verification ensures credibility.
Why Eco Labelling Matters
Eco Labelling drives the transition to a circular and sustainable economy.
“Green choices made simple.”
Protect the Planet
Conserve resources and reduce environmental impact.
Empower Consumers
Make informed, responsible purchasing decisions.
Support Industries
Encourage innovation in sustainable manufacture and production.
Accelerate Change
Drive the transition to a greener economy.
“To label green is to build confidence; every certified product is a promise of responsibility, transparency, and a better tomorrow.”
Why Get GREENSL® Eco Labelling Product Certification for your Product?
Establish trust, stand out in the market, ensure compliance, and optimize your operations.
Credibility & Recognition
Nationally and internationally trusted certification.
Market Advantage
Eco-labelled products stand out and attract conscious consumers.
Compliance & Future Proofing
Meet evolving sustainability regulations.
Operational Excellence
Identify opportunities to reduce waste and emissions.
Eco Labelling Product Categories
The Green Labelling System by GBCSL applies to diverse product categories across the building and construction sector:
“One framework, many pathways to sustainability.”
Quarrying & Raw Material Extraction
Certifying raw materials sourced responsibly.
Non-Metallic Building Products
Including cement, ceramics, glass, and composites.
Metallic Products & Materials
Steel, aluminum, and other structural metals.
Machinery & Electrical Equipment
Energy-efficient systems and sustainable equipment.
Green Services
Service providers supporting sustainable practices.
Building-Related Products
Additional materials and products contributing to sustainability.
GREENSL® Labelling System
The Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) has developed the Green Labelling System, an ISO Type I Eco Labelling System in accordance with ISO 14024 standard. It provides an independent, third-party certification framework based on multiple environmental criteria and life-cycle considerations, ensuring credibility and transparency in sustainable product recognition.
Assessment Criteria – GREENSL® Eco-Labelling Certification
Products are evaluated across comprehensive sustainability benchmarks to ensure credibility, transparency, and environmental responsibility:
“Every product assessed, every choice accountable.”
Certification Tiers – GREENSL® Labelling System
Products are awarded official GREENSL® Eco-Label Certification Tiers based on the total audit score points achieved across life-cycle evaluation criteria, reflecting compliance with environmental performance benchmarks and sustainability standards:
“Your achievement, our recognition.”
5 Stars
Exceptional environmental performance across the entire product lifecycle, maximum carbon reduction & resource efficiency.
4 Stars
High environmental standards, sustainable raw material sourcing, and low-waste manufacturing processes.
3 Stars
Demonstrated environmental performance and compliance with GREENSL green building material benchmarks.
Certified
Verified environmental performance meeting foundational GREENSL eco-labelling audit criteria.
Eco Labelling Process
Follow our clear and rigorous certification pathway to verify product sustainability and earn market credibility.
“From assessment to recognition, every step builds trust.”
Select Product Category
Determine applicable standards.
Submit Application
Provide required documentation.
Verification & Testing
Independent evaluation of product compliance.
Certification Award
Eco label granted for qualifying products.
Monitoring & Renewal
Ongoing compliance checks and updates.
Public Comments – Developing Rating Tools
As part of developing new Eco Labelling frameworks for building materials and products, the Green Building Council of Sri Lanka (GBCSL) invites public comments to ensure that certification criteria reflect real industry practices and consumer needs. This process allows manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and sustainability experts to contribute insights that strengthen product evaluation standards.
“Shaping sustainable products together.”
“Your voice shapes sustainability; every comment builds trust and strengthens the path to greener products.”
Resources and tools
Access official standards, certification guidelines, templates, and reference materials for the GREENSL® Labelling System.
GREENSL® Labelling System for Sustainable Building Materials and Products
Version 2.0
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