EmpCo: Why new EU rules on 'greenwashing' have big implications for UK businesses

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The EU's new Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (EmpCo) raises the bar for tackling 'greenwashing' - UK businesses need to take note, writes South Pole's Maggie Wong

Think EmpCo doesn't apply to your UK business? Think again. If you market products or services to consumers in the European Union (EU), or have EU subsidiaries, distributors, or customers, the EU's new...

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