IETA Calls for Clarity on the use of Carbon Credits in the EU Green Claims Directive

This position paper explores the European Commission’s legislative proposal for the EU Green Claims Directive (EU GCD), which aims to establish clear rules for substantiating corporate environmental claims in the EU, particularly regarding carbon credits. The EU GCD presents a crucial opportunity to enhance transparency and mitigate the risk of greenwashing.

IETA supports this initiative, along with the recently adopted EU Carbon Removals Carbon Farming Regulation, highlighting the essential role of high-quality carbon credits in achieving the EU’s climate objectives for 2040. We urge trilogue negotiators to develop clear, actionable rules that promote responsible corporate efforts through the effective use of carbon credits. We encourage you to read the full position paper for further insights into these important developments.

Read the full paper here.