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Not sure what an RPV is or why people keep asking for one?

This webinar will unpack NZGBC's Responsible Product programme, explain how Responsible Product Values (RPVs) work, and explore what they mean for contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and project teams.

Hear real-world insights from industry leaders who are already navigating the journey.  

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What you need to know:

Whether you're hearing the term RPV for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of the Responsible Product programme, this webinar will provide practical, real-world guidance to help you navigate the evolving expectations of sustainable procurement and product selection.

What You'll Learn:

During this webinar we'll cover:

  • What the Responsible Product programme is and why it exists.

  • What an RPV is and how it is calculated.

  • Why project teams are increasingly asking for products with higher RPVs

  • What manufacturers, suppliers and contractors need to know.

  • Lessons learned from organisations already participating in the programme.

  • Practical steps you can take to begin your own Responsible Product journey.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for:

  • Product manufacturers

  • Suppliers and distributors

  • Main contractors

  • Subcontractors

  • Sustainability consultants

  • Designers and specifiers

  • Anyone wanting to better understand product sustainability requirements in the built environment

pricing
Pricing (excl. GST)

$0 Member price
$40 Non Member price
$0 Future Thinkers

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Timing

04/11/2026
12.00pm - 1.00pm

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Where

Zoom (Online)

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Speaker details 

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Brad Crowley - Industry Relations Manager, New Zealand Green Building Council

Brad has overseen the transformation of the Green Star rating tools, driving greater industry participation and integrating best practices in carbon reduction, waste minimisation, and cultural engagement.

With over 25 years of experience in environmental strategy, auditing, and advocacy, he brings a systems-level approach to climate resilience and regenerative design. Brad is passionate about creating buildings that not only minimise environmental impact but actively reconnect people with nature—fostering spaces that promote wellbeing, ecological awareness, and a deeper sense of place.
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Alex Eddington  - Chief Executive, Eco Choice Aotearoa

Alex Eddington is Chief Executive of Eco Choice Aotearoa, New Zealand's official ecolabel, providing sustainability certification for products and services. He brings extensive experience across sustainability, operations, auditing, and customer success, gained through leadership roles in New Zealand and internationally.

Today, Alex leads Eco Choice's work in building trust and transparency in the marketplace through robust, user-focused certification and independent third-party verification. Passionate about supporting credible sustainability claims, he is committed to helping New Zealand businesses make informed choices and accelerate the transition to a more sustainable future.

 

 

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Stephanie Mayer - Environmental Manager, Naylor Love

Stephanie Mayer is an Environmental Manager at Naylor Love, helping drive environmental performance and sustainability outcomes across complex construction projects. Her experience spans environmental management systems, sustainable procurement, product stewardship, supplier engagement, and the delivery of Green Star projects within main contractor environments.

Working across project teams and supply chains, Stephanie supports responsible product choices, improved environmental performance, and practical sustainability outcomes. She is passionate about responsible product values and believes that early engagement, knowledge sharing, and upfront planning are essential for reducing risk, maximising opportunities, and delivering healthier, lower-impact buildings and infrastructure.

 

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Phoebe Mitch - Sustainability and Compliance Business Partner, 
Laminex New Zealand
 
Phoebe Mitch is Sustainability and Compliance Business Partner at Laminex New Zealand, where she leads sustainability certification and reporting initiatives across the company's manufacturing sites. Her work includes managing FSC, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Eco Choice Aotearoa, and Declare certifications, alongside broader ESG reporting requirements.

With hands-on experience in manufacturing and product compliance, Phoebe brings a practical perspective to how Responsible Product Values are applied within Green Star. She is passionate about improving product transparency, supporting sustainable product choices, and helping organisations translate sustainability requirements into meaningful outcomes across the supply chain.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are unable to attend live, you will be sent the replay and be able to view it on our growing library of on-demand videos. For more information please visit https://nzgbc.org.nz/explore-on-demand-videos.

If you have a great idea for a NZGBC Webinar, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with us at events@nzgbc.org.nz. 

With special thanks to our Impact Partners

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McKechnie® Aluminium Solutions Ltd 
Omega Windows + Doors

 

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