EU greenwashing rules require scientific evidence for net-zero claims and carbon-offset schemes

Published on September 29, 2026

Greenwashers beware. The European Union’s Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive, better known as the EmpCo Directive, governs how companies and service ...

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ISO’s Proposed Net Zero Standard Fails Initial Vote Amid Record Feedback

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