Greenwashing Risk by Industry
Every industry has typical greenwashing claims. Find your industry and learn which terms become problematic from September 2026.
Automotive
Risk: hochclimate-neutral mobility, green diesel, emission-free driving
Care & Social Services
Risk: mittelsustainable care, environmentally friendly care home, climate-neutral operations
Cleaning & Drugstore
Risk: mittelbio-cleaner, natural ingredients, environmentally friendly
Construction & Real Estate
Risk: mittelsustainable construction, green building, climate-neutral operation
Cosmetics
Risk: mittelnatural cosmetics, organic, eco-friendly
Electronics
Risk: mittelenergy-efficient, environmentally friendly, sustainably produced
Energy
Risk: hochgreen electricity, climate-neutral gas, clean energy
Fashion & Textiles
Risk: hochsustainable collection, eco fashion, environmentally friendly materials
Finance
Risk: mittelsustainable investment, green fund, ESG-compliant
Food
Risk: hochsustainably grown, climate-neutral production, environmentally friendly packaging
Furniture & Interior Design
Risk: mittelsustainable wood, environmentally friendly furniture, natural materials
Horticulture & Flowers
Risk: hochorganic plants, pesticide-free, sustainably grown
Logistics
Risk: hochCO₂-neutral shipping, Green supply chain, Climate-friendly logistics
Packaging & Shipping
Risk: hoch100% recyclable, plastic-free, compostable
Pharma & Natural Cosmetics
Risk: hochnatural healing, plant-based active ingredients, biodegradable
Printing & Publishing
Risk: mittelclimate-neutral printing, environmentally friendly printing inks, sustainable paper
Telecommunications
Risk: mittelgreen hosting, climate-neutral telephony, CO2-neutral data centre
Tourism
Risk: hochclimate-neutral travel, sustainable hotel, environmentally friendly holiday
Toys
Risk: mittelFree from harmful substances, Environmentally friendly, Sustainable

