EmpCo Deadline September 2026: What Needs to Happen by Then
The Countdown is On
On 27 September 2026, the stricter regulations will come into force. Companies that still have prohibited greenwashing claims on their website at that time risk warnings and fines.
Timeline
April 2026 (NOW)
- Conduct a website audit
- Take stock of all environmental claims
- Prioritise: per-se prohibitions first
May–June 2026
- Remove prohibited terms or replace them with concrete formulations
- Collect evidence and certifications
- Obtain legal advice for borderline cases
July–August 2026
- Publish revised texts
- Train employees (Marketing, PR, Social Media)
- Perform a re-scan
September 2026
- Final check before the deadline (27 September)
- Set up a monitoring system
- Complete documentation
Immediate Actions
1. Use the Empcora free check
2. Immediately remove all “climate neutral” claims
3. Check your own seals — remove them without external certification
