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Dictionary termNet zeroA state in which anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions are balanced by anthropogenic removals over a specified period and within a defined boundary.Read the full definition flight” / “CO₂-neutral delivery
Typical treatment across 5 reviewed regimes. Every verdict below is tied to a stated legal hook.
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How this claim is typically treated
5 reviewed markets · one comparison
| Market | Typical treatment | Legal basis | What is required |
|---|---|---|---|
| European UnionEU | Prohibited | View legal reasoningEmpCo Annex I pt 4c | Remove offset-based neutrality wording; factual emissions per km/parcel permissible |
| United KingdomUK | Restricted | View legal reasoningCMA Code; ASA rulings on airline/ferry offset ads | Do not imply emission-free travel; disclose SAF vs offset shares |
| United StatesUS | Restricted | California AB 1305 — Voluntary Carbon Market Disclosures ActOfficial text ↗FTC Green GuidesOfficial text ↗ View legal reasoningFTC 260.5; AB 1305 | Offset disclosure; avoid absolute 'Dictionary termNet zeroA state in which anthropogenic greenhouse-gas emissions are balanced by anthropogenic removals over a specified period and within a defined boundary.Read the full definition ' for single journey |
| CanadaCA | Restricted | View legal reasonings.74.01(1)(b.1)/(b.2) | ISO 14083-tested methodology; Dictionary termSubstantiationThe documented body of relevant, reliable and current evidence that supports the exact wording, scope, comparison and overall impression of a claim before and while it is communicated.Read the full definition file |
| AustraliaAU | Restricted | A direct source link has not yet been added for this assessment. View legal reasoningACL s.18; ACCC airline sweep | Prominent qualification; offset reliance disclosed |
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Standards and schemes relevant to this claim
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CORSIA — ICAO Annex 16 Vol IV (2nd ed) + annual Eligible Emissions Units / Fuels updatesRelationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026ISO 14083 (transport chain GHG)Reporting standard · Provides evidence relevant toDisclosure against this standard provides evidence relevant to the claim; the standard does not certify performance.
ISO 14083:2023 (transport-chain GHG quantification)Relationship basis: Standards review 02 · source-linked relationship review · 24 August 2026