Under pressure from the EPP, the EU Commission had announced that it would withdraw the legislative proposal against greenwashing. Following warnings from the coalition partners, a negotiated solution is now to be found.
By Till Hoppe
The EU Commission wants to develop high standards for a market for nature credits, says Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall in an interview with Table.Briefings. However, experts are skeptical as to whether a trustworthy mechanism can be established quickly.
By Lukas Knigge
The EU Commission wants to develop high standards for a market for nature credits, says Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall in an interview with Table.Briefings. However, experts are skeptical as to whether a trustworthy mechanism can be established quickly.
By Alex Veit
Deutsche Bank subsidiary DWS has to pay a fine of 25 million euros because it wrongly claimed to be a market leader in the ESG sector. It had previously been fined a similar amount in the USA.
By Lukas Bayer
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is bringing so-called “nature credits” into play: private companies could participate in the financing of environmental services provided by farmers, for example.
By Julia Dahm
On Thursday, a ruling from the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) is expected in the appeal proceedings against the confectionery manufacturer Katjes regarding its controversial advertising with the term "carbon neutral." This has often been disputed in German courts in recent years. However, a new EU regulation has already prohibited such advertising in most cases.
By Lisa Kuner
The European Commission is investigating 20 airlines on suspicion of greenwashing. In addition to questionable compensation for their greenhouse gas emissions, other green promises are also under scrutiny.
By Lukas Bayer
The climate targets set by large companies are insufficient to meet the 1.5-degree goal, with some German companies also lagging behind. This is revealed by the new Corporate Climate Responsibility Monitor (CCRM).
By Lukas Bayer
The directive to empower consumers concerning the green transition can enter into force: the Council has formally adopted the agreement. Unsubstantiated advertising claims such as "environmentally friendly" will be banned and will no longer mislead consumers.
By Leonie Düngefeld
