The CDR Policy Scoop Green Claims Directive: what is happening? - with Elisabeth Harding
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Jun 26, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Elisabeth Harding, a policy manager at the Negative Emissions Platform and expert in carbon direct removal based in Brussels, explores the tumultuous journey of the Green Claims Directive. She highlights the political turmoil in the EU, with Germany's influence complicating negotiations. They delve into the potential requirement for carbon removal practices and the critical need for sound regulations to combat greenwashing. The challenges posed by increased costs for businesses and the implications for EU's carbon markets take center stage.
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Green Claims Directive Crisis
- The Green Claims Directive triggered an unprecedented institutional crisis in the EU due to sudden opposition and cancellation of trilogues.
- This reflects a broader shift toward deregulation and competitiveness that conflicts with environmental policy advancement.
Germany Influences EU Policy
- German industry and government pressure significantly influenced opposition to the Green Claims Directive.
- This showcases how a single member state's lobbying can sway the broader EU policymaking process.
Divergent Views on GCD Impact
- The Green Claims Directive had divided opinions within the voluntary carbon markets and carbon removal sectors.
- Its potential compromise would have positively impacted transparency, trust, and demand support for carbon removals.