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The EU’s greenwashing crackdown is here. Are you ready?

Timelines to keep front of mind

• March 2026: Deadline for Member States to transpose ECGT into national law.
• July 2026 for B Corp companies: B Lab is encouraging ECGT-impacted companies to submit by 15 July 2026 to support recertification ahead of the September enforcement date.
• September 2026: The Directive becomes enforceable. Non-compliant consumer-facing claims may need to be changed or withdrawn at speed, with potential penalties under national consumer protection law.

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