„GHG Protocol"
UWP § 5 i.V.m. Anhang I Nr. 4a UCPD i.d.F. EmpCo (EU 2024/825)
What does it mean?
The GHG Protocol (Greenhouse Gas Protocol) is an internationally recognised standard for calculating and reporting greenhouse gas emissions (Scope 1, 2 and 3). From 27 September 2026, the application of the GHG Protocol is essential to justify substantiated environmental claims in accordance with the EmpCo Directive (EU 2024/825) and UWG § 5. Without a transparent and comprehensible CO₂ account based on the GHG Protocol, generic claims such as "climate-friendly" or "CO₂-neutral" are to be classified as misleading and may lead to warnings. The use of the GHG Protocol creates the necessary foundation for reliable communication of climate protection measures.
Typical phrasings
- "Our supply chain is GHG Protocol-compliant"
- "We prepare our CO₂ accounts according to GHG Protocol"
- "GHG Protocol accounts as the basis for our SBTi targets"
Required evidence
- GHG Protocol-compliant accounts (Scope 1, 2, 3)
- Verification to ISO 14064-3
- Disclosure of calculation methodology
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.