Greenwashing vs. Genuine Green Action: France’s Crackdown on Environmental Claims

As climate concerns increasingly shape consumer behavior, companies are eager to showcase their environmental credentials. However, the gap between true ecological responsibility and marketing spin—commonly called greenwashing—has become a major concern. In France, new legal tools, including the Anti-Waste for a Circular Economy Law (AGEC), have been introduced to counter deceptive environmental messaging. These will soon be reinforced by the upcoming European Green Claims Directive, ushering in a new era of transparency and accountability in environmental marketing.