Generic environmental claim
klimaschonend
Requires proofGeneral environmental statements that are only permitted with recognized proof.
What does “klimaschonend” mean?
The term implies that a product or service places little burden on the climate or even benefits it. As a general environmental claim it is only permitted under the EmpCo Directive if backed by concrete, recognised and publicly accessible evidence. Without a verifiable reference point and transparent data basis the advertising is considered misleading.
Why this term is risky
Blanket, unspecific environmental claims without concrete, verifiable evidence are considered misleading where no recognised outstanding environmental performance is demonstrated. They remain permissible only with concrete, publicly accessible proof – such as a recognised certification.
Legal basis
Anhang I Nr. 4a UGP-RL i.d.F. EmpCo (EU) 2024/825 (allgemeine Umweltaussage) / § 5 UWG
The stated legal basis is an assessment, not a conclusively reviewed legal opinion and not individual legal advice.
Detected spellings & languages
- klimaschonend
- klima schonend
- klima-schonend
- climate-friendly
- climate friendly
- gentle on the climate
- respetuoso con el clima
- respectueux du climat
- rispettoso del clima
- klimaatvriendelijk
The scanner detects these and further variants across languages in sentence context.