With the EU's Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT) coming into force on 27 September, the sustainability certifications landscape is set to change significantly. The Directive will ban vague or unverified "sustainability labels", requiring certification schemes to be based on independently audited, third-party certification schemes or established by a public authority in order to be used lawfully across the EU.
Vedder is proud to have supported Travalyst, the global sustainable travel coalition, on the second iteration of its certifications initiative, helping industry stakeholders understand and prepare for the ECGT's requirements. Our team provided a detailed guidance note, now publicly available on Travalyst's website, to help certification schemes, accommodation providers and booking platforms navigate the new rules.
Counsel Henrietta Worthington and Associate Rachel Green shared their insight with Travalyst on some of the most commonly asked questions about the ECGT, including how far-reaching the Directive is, the routes certification schemes can take to achieve compliance, what the new third-party auditing requirements mean in practice, and the likely impact on the accommodation industry.
Questions about how the ECGT affects your business? Get in touch with our team.
Read the full Q&A on Travalyst's website: The EU Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGT): what it means for travel and tourism.
