Green Claims Directive
The Green Claims Directive aims to prohibit greenwashing in explicit environmental claims. Under the latest version being negotiated by policymakers, specific environmental claims would have to be verified before being used as marketing materials.
Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT)
The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition (ECGT) Directive covers all B2C voluntary claims made in the EU. Generic statements (e.g., eco-friendly, green, ecological, gentle on the environment, energy efficient, biodegradable, etc.) will be illegal if they are not sufficiently substantiated by a proof of excellent environmental performance.
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Textile Labelling Regulation Revision
The EU Textile Labelling Regulation (TLR) establishes labelling requirements for products commercialised within the European Union that are made up of at least 80% of textile fibres. This includes articles like clothing, furniture coverings, mattress coverings, and camping tents.
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EU Ecolabel Regulation
The Regulation on EU Ecolabel concerns a voluntary environmental labelling scheme, that promotes goods and services with a guaranteed reduced environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. Therefore, it helps consumers, retailers, businesses and producers to make truly sustainable choices.
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) replaces the “Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD)” to increase transparency in sustainability reporting and enhance the availability of ESG data in the financial value chain.