Climate Neutral

A claim that an activity, product or company has no net effect on the climate, usually by balancing remaining emissions with offsets or removals. It is often used interchangeably with carbon neutral, although it can cover all greenhouse gases.

EcoAppraise context

For EU consumers, product-level climate neutral claims based on offsetting are banned from 27 September 2026. Other uses require clear scope, reduction evidence and disclosure of offsets.