May 5, 2023
In Brief: EU council proposes ban on generic green claims; Germany pledges €2bn to Green Climate Fund

The latest round-up of ESG policy and regulatory news. The European Council has proposed to ban generic environmental claims such as “eco-friendly”, “green”, or “climate neutral” if they cannot be substantiated by a publicly accessible certification scheme. The move is part of a revision of the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive ...
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