{"id":46944,"date":"2026-05-21T10:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T08:51:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.boehmert.de\/?p=46944"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:57:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T08:57:43","slug":"empco-interview-gwa-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boehmert.de\/en\/empco-interview-gwa-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Dr. Sebastian Engels and Dr. Julian Wer­nicke in the GWA Blog on the impact of the EmpCo Directive on adver­tising and agencies"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a recently published interview in the GWA Blog (Association of Germany\u2019s Leading Communications Agencies), Dr. Sebastian Engels<\/a> and Dr. Julian Wernicke<\/a>, attorneys at law at BOEHMERT & BOEHMERT in Berlin, provide insights into the impact of the EmpCo Directive on advertising, green claims, and sustainability communication across the EU.<\/p>\n

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The interview focuses on the practical implications of the EmpCo Directive for advertisers and agencies, particularly with regard to environmental and sustainability claims in advertising. The new EU rules will significantly increase compliance requirements for \u201cgreen\u201d and environmental claims, making substantiation and transparency essential for legally compliant communication.<\/p>\n

A key topic is how companies can adapt their sustainability advertising and communication strategies to meet these evolving regulatory standards. The authors highlight that the use of general environmental claims will become more restricted and that companies will need to carefully review how such claims are presented across marketing channels.<\/p>\n

At the same time, the interview addresses the risks associated with overly cautious communication (\u201cgreenhushing\u201d). Remaining silent about sustainability efforts may lead to long-term competitive disadvantages and missed market opportunities, as consumers increasingly expect transparent and credible communication.<\/p>\n

The German-language article \u201cGreenhushing leads to long-term customer loss\u201d<\/a> was published in the GWA Blog and is available online. For further information on the EmpCo Directive & Green Claims<\/a>, including timelines and practical guidance for compliant sustainability communication, please refer to our dedicated overview page.<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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