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Environmental and sustainability claims. Draft guidance for business

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Summary

This draft guidance explains the obligations under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL) which businesses must comply with when making environmental and sustainability claims. It sets out what the ACCC considers to be good practice when making such claims, to help businesses provide clear, accurate and trustworthy information to consumers about the environmental performance of their business.

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Issuer

Australia

Year

2023

Region

Oceania

Issuer (type)

Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (Government)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary


Main industries targeted
  • Manufacturing
  • Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  • Retail trade
  • Transportation & Warehousing
Restrictiveness

Very Low

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 4: Quality Education
  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 15: Life on Land

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