What are you still allowed to say?
“Environmentally friendly”, “sustainable”, “climate neutral”: many previous claims are no longer permitted without evidence.
Environmental claims (EmpCo)
Show what you do. Without greenwashing.
Substantiated claims straight from your data, with communication material that fits EmpCo.
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Environmental claim
Our company is climate neutral.
Planting map, planting recordEmpCo applies since 27 Sep 2026
2,100 companies already use Code Gaia · No. 1 ESG software for SMEs
THE CHALLENGE
Does this sound familiar?
Since 27 September 2026, generic environmental claims without evidence and climate neutrality through offsetting have been prohibited. Anyone who makes them anyway risks a legal warning.
Targets need a plan
Anyone who advertises future environmental performance needs a verifiable implementation plan.
Silence is no solution either
For fear of legal warnings, many companies keep quiet about what they actually do.
THE SOLUTION
Claims you can substantiate
Your claims are based on the carbon footprint, targets and measures you have already captured in Code Gaia. For your nature conservation commitment you receive an impact profile and communication material that fits EmpCo.
HOW IT WORKS
How to communicate your commitment
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Claims from your data
Your claims are based on the data you have already captured in Code Gaia: carbon footprint, targets and measures.
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Public impact profile
Your nature conservation commitment is documented on an impact profile, visible to customers and stakeholders.
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Ready-made communication material
For every project we provide communication material that meets the requirements of EmpCo.
WHY CODE GAIA
Why with Code Gaia
Proven
Proven blueprints that change when the rules change.
Time-saving
Automation and Kurt AI take over the tedious work.
Audit-proof
A complete trail behind every number. Your data is safe: GDPR-compliant and certified to ISO/IEC 27001.
Personal expertise
Sustainability experts support you in key decisions and through the audit.
REFERENCES
From our case studies
“What impressed me most was the personal, partnership-based support from the Code Gaia team. The regular exchange with account managers, product owners and developers was always open, constructive and on an equal footing.”
“[…] intuitive handling of the software with lots of explanations.”
“[…] a combination of strong customer support and well-founded content support.”
This is how users rate Code Gaia
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CASE STUDY · Carbon footprint Rethinking sustainable travel: How a&o Hostels has reduced its emissions per overnight stay by 77% Sustainability is not a new topic for a&o Hostels . With 44 locations in 12 European countries and the company continuing to grow, it has become increasingly clear that travel can only be both … Read case study
CASE STUDY · ESG Gustavo Gusto x Code Gaia – CO₂ savings with a clear return on investment “Let’s bake the world a little bit better ” – at Gustavo Gusto, the vision is far more than just a brand promise. It stands for an attitude that can be felt in all areas of the company. Founded in … Read case study
CASE STUDY · CSRD Sustainability with vision: Sparda-Bank Hamburg and its many years of carbon footprint experience Sparda-Bank Hamburg eG is a cooperative bank with a focus on private customer business and offers its financial services in its northern German business region. Since it was founded in 1903, it has … Read case study
5× LeaderOMR Reviews Q4/26
IDW PS 880audited software
ISO/IEC 27001certified by DQS
TÜV RheinlandCCF methodology verified
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CONNECTED MODULES
What your claims are based on
Carbon footprint The numbers you use to substantiate climate claims. Carbon footprint Transformation The implementation plan behind your climate targets. Transformation Regional forest protection Projects you communicate as a contribution, documented in the impact profile. Regional forest protection
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about environmental claims and EmpCo
What is the EmpCo Directive?
The EmpCo Directive (Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition, Directive (EU) 2024/825) protects consumers against misleading environmental claims. In Germany it has been transposed via the Act against Unfair Competition (UWG) and has applied since 27 September 2026.
What has been prohibited since 27 September 2026?
Prohibited are, among other things, generic environmental claims such as “environmentally friendly” without recognized evidence, claims that a product is climate neutral through offsetting, and sustainability labels without a certification scheme or a public-authority basis.
Can I still say “climate neutral”?
Not if the claim is based on offsetting. Anyone who advertises future climate neutrality needs a detailed, realistic implementation plan with measurable targets that is monitored by an independent body.
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What are you allowed to say about your commitment?
We look at your current claims and show you how to substantiate them.
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