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Climate leader” / “ESG leader
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| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Conditional | View legal reasoningDirective (EU) 2024/825, Article 1(1)(b), adding UCPD Article 2(p) and 2(s), and Article 1(4), Annex amendment (2), adding UCPD Annex I point 4a; Article 4(1) requires Member States to apply their measures from 27 September 2026. | Establish what is meant by leader, the relevant comparative universe and criteria, and whether climate or ESG wording is an environmental, social or mixed claim. Retain the comparison basis, exact consumer presentation, evidence, market and applicable national rules separately. Do not treat a ranking or certificate alone as recognised excellent environmental performance. |
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