A practical guide to understanding the new EU rules and preparing your organization before September 2026.
EmpCo 2026: Sustainability claims under scrutiny
Are you ready for the new reality of sustainability claims?
For years, terms like Sustainable, Green, Eco-friendly, Responsible and Climate neutral have been widely used across product packaging, websites and marketing campaigns.
From September 2026, using these claims in the EU will become much more challenging.
Not because sustainability communication is being banned, but because companies will increasingly be expected to prove what they say.
The question is changing.
Yesterday:
“What sustainability story do we want to tell?”
Tomorrow:
“Can we demonstrate it with evidence?”
Download our free guide and understand what EmpCo means in practice for your business.
Why are so many companies talking about EmpCo?
EmpCo is one of the most important sustainability communication regulations introduced by the European Union in recent years.
Its objective is simple:
To reduce greenwashing and help consumers make more informed decisions.
The regulation affects any company selling products to consumers in the EU, regardless of where that company is located.
For many organizations, this means reviewing:
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Sustainability claims
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Product communication
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Labels and logos
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Marketing materials
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Supplier information
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Traceability systems
What’s inside the guide?
• What EmpCo Actually Means
• Which Claims Are Most Exposed
• What Counts as Evidence
• Why Traceability Matters
• How Certification Can Help
• Why DPP and ESPR Matter Too
Who should read this guide?
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Sustainability Teams
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Marketing & Communication Teams
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Procurement & Sourcing Teams
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Compliance & Product Teams
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Brands & Retailers
Why download it?
✓ Practical explanations instead of legal jargon
✓ Real examples of claims under scrutiny
✓ An evidence framework you can apply immediately
✓ Guidance on traceability and certification
✓ A DPP readiness perspective
✓ A self-assessment checklist
✓ Practical next steps before September 2026
Preparing for EmpCo Transition
Download the guide
About Control Union
For more than 100 years, Control Union has been helping organizations build trust through verification, certification and supply chain assurance.
Our expertise includes:
• Certification
• Verification
• Traceability
• Chain of Custody systems
• Sustainability audits
• Supply chain transparency
Helping organizations move from sustainability claims to sustainability proof.
What happens next?
Ask yourself:
• Which sustainability claims are we making today?
• What evidence supports them?
• Can we retrieve that evidence quickly?
• Are we ready for future transparency requirements?
Transform your claims into confidence, talk to a Control Union expert today.