„ISO 14068-1"
UWG § 5, UWG § 5b, EU 2024/825 (EmpCo)
What does it mean?
ISO 14068-1:2023 is an international standard that defines requirements for the development and implementation of net zero strategies. It provides a concrete methodology for the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and differs from mere compensation approaches. As EU Directive 2024/825 (EmpCo) and German UWG § 5b require comprehensive substantiation of environmental claims, proof of compliance with ISO 14068-1 is essential to avoid misleading statements. A mere claim of "net zero conformity" is inadmissible; a verified GHG inventory (ISO 14064-1) and an independent critical review by an accredited auditor are required.
Typical phrasings
- "Net zero strategy conforming to ISO 14068-1"
- "We work in accordance with ISO 14068-1 to achieve our climate goals"
- "Net zero pathway in accordance with ISO 14068-1 with annual verification"
Required evidence
- ISO 14068-1 certificate
- GHG inventory in accordance with ISO 14064-1
- Critical review by accredited auditor
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.