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Regulatory analysis, market insights, and compliance guidance for green claims.

What 'Substantiated' Actually Means Under EU Law

ECGT requires environmental claims to be substantiated, but the regulation doesn't define a single standard of proof. Here's what regulators actually look for when they assess whether a claim holds up.

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ECGT for Small Brands: The Risks Are Real, the Path Forward Is Manageable

Smaller fashion brands face the same ECGT obligations as large corporations, but with fewer compliance resources. Here's a realistic look at what's actually required and where to focus first.

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Certifications Prove What They Measure — Not What You're Claiming

Sustainability certifications are valuable tools. But they're scope-limited, and using them to substantiate broader claims than they cover is one of the most common — and most legally exposed — mistakes in fashion marketing.

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Why Fashion Has a Greenwashing Problem That's Different From Everyone Else's

Every sector deals with greenwashing risk under ECGT, but fashion faces a specific set of structural pressures that make the problem harder to solve. Here's what makes it different.

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Five Ways Fashion Brands Get Environmental Claims Wrong

Not every greenwashing problem is deliberate. Most of the environmental claim mistakes we see in fashion come from a handful of recurring patterns — here's what they are and how to fix them.

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Notable Greenwashing Enforcement Actions in 2024

A review of greenwashing enforcement actions across Europe in 2024 — what was challenged, how regulators reasoned, and what the outcomes mean for fashion brands.

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ECGT Enforcement: What the Penalties Look Like in Practice

The ECGT Directive mandates minimum fines of 4% of annual turnover. Here's how enforcement is actually playing out across EU member states — and what that means for your exposure.

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What the ECGT Directive Actually Requires — and What It Doesn't

EU Directive 2024/825 is already in force. Here's an honest breakdown of what it demands, what it leaves open, and where most brands are still getting it wrong.

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