„Decarbonisation"
§ 5 UWG i.V.m. Anhang I Nr. 4a UCPD i.d.F. EmpCo (EU 2024/825)
What does it mean?
Decarbonisation refers to the gradual reduction of CO2 emissions through technological innovations, process optimisations and the use of renewable energy. In contrast to mere CO2 offsetting, decarbonisation aims at an actual and permanent reduction of the ecological footprint. The EU Directive 2024/825 (EmpCo) tightens the requirements for the substantiation of environmental claims pursuant to § 5 UWG. A decarbonisation claim is only permissible if specific reduction targets and measurable progress can be demonstrated, for example through validation by the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi).
Typical phrasings
- "Decarbonisation of our supply chain: -30% CO2 emissions by 2028, verified in accordance with ISO 14064-1"
- "Decarbonisation roadmap with annual progress reporting in accordance with SBTi standards"
- "Investment in renewable energy for decarbonisation of our production"
Required evidence
- ISO 14064-1 verification
- Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)
- Scope specification (1, 2 or 3) with absolute figures
Rechtsgrundlage (Originalwortlaut)
Anhang I Nr. 4a UCPD (i.d.F. EmpCo) — generische Umweltaussage ohne anerkannte Nachweise
Quelle: Richtlinie (EU) 2024/825 (EmpCo) — verbindlich ist ausschließlich die im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union veröffentlichte Fassung.
DEDeutsch (amtlich, DE-Fassung Amtsblatt)aufklappenzuklappen
„Treffen einer allgemeinen Umweltaussage, wobei der Gewerbetreibende die anerkannte hervorragende Umweltleistung, auf die sich die Aussage bezieht, nicht nachweisen kann."ENEnglish (Official Journal, EN version)aufklappenzuklappen
„Making a generic environmental claim for which the trader is not able to demonstrate recognised excellent environmental performance relevant to the claim."FRFrançais (Journal officiel, version FR)aufklappenzuklappen
„Présenter une allégation environnementale générique au sujet de laquelle le professionnel n'est pas en mesure de démontrer l'excellente performance environnementale reconnue en rapport avec l'allégation."NLNederlands (Publicatieblad, NL versie)aufklappenzuklappen
„Het maken van een generieke milieuclaim zonder dat de handelaar erkende voortreffelijke milieuprestaties kan aantonen die relevant zijn voor de claim."Empcora is a pure checking and documentation service and provides general information only on the legal situation based on the EmpCo Directive (EU 2024/825) and the unfair-competition / consumer-protection law transposing it in your jurisdiction including references. This is not individual legal advice and includes neither the rewriting nor the drafting of texts. No liability or warranty is assumed for the correctness, completeness or up-to-dateness of the analysis, nor for any legal consequences. The legal assessment of an individual case rests with an admitted law firm or lawyer.