Green Claims Audit · €4,500 excl. VAT
Are your sustainability claims defensible?
A vendor-neutral audit of your environmental claims against the EU Empowering Consumers Directive, the proposed Green Claims Directive, the UK CMA Code, and French AGEC requirements.
Fashion and textile brands are making environmental claims every day — recycled, sustainable, circular, responsible, low-carbon. But the regulatory landscape is changing fast:
- The EU Empowering Consumers Directive (adopted 2024) will prohibit generic green claims without substantiation. Member States must transpose by March 2026.
- The proposed EU Green Claims Directive signals that independent verification may become mandatory.
- The UK CMA is already investigating fashion brands for misleading environmental claims.
- France's AGEC law has already banned terms like "carbon neutral" without strict conditions.
The question is no longer "should we substantiate our claims?" It is "can we prove what we're saying?"
What the audit delivers
Everything in one personalised report
Risk-rated claims register
Every claim you make, assessed as LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, or CRITICAL risk, with narrative reasoning.
Regulatory applicability snapshot
A personalised table showing which frameworks apply to your brand, based on your markets.
Evidence gap analysis
Patterns across your claims — where your substantiation infrastructure is weak.
Broader evidence implications
Where the same data gaps affect your readiness for other regulations (DPP, due diligence, EPR).
Prioritised action plan
What to fix immediately, what to address in 90 days, what to monitor.
One round of clarifying questions
By email, included in the audit fee, if we need anything to interpret your responses.
How it works
From payment to report in 15 working days
- 1
You complete the intake form
After payment, we email you a structured Excel workbook. You list your claims, where they appear, and what evidence you have. Dropdowns and examples guide you. Takes approximately 1-2 hours.
- 2
We analyse your claims
Our team assesses each claim against the EU Empowering Consumers Directive, the proposed Green Claims framework, the UK CMA Green Claims Code, and the French AGEC law. We use a structured risk assessment framework covering specificity, evidence quality, scope match, and regulatory exposure.
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You receive your audit report
A personalised PDF report (15-20 pages) within 15 working days of receiving your completed intake form. Includes the risk register, evidence gaps, broader implications, and prioritised actions.
Pricing
€4,500
- Fixed price, no hidden costs
- Covers up to 25 claims
- Additional claims at €100 each, invoiced separately
- Report delivered within 15 working days of receiving the completed intake form
- One round of clarifying questions by email included
Who this is for
Built for fashion teams under regulatory pressure
- Fashion, apparel, footwear and textile brands selling in the EU, UK or France.
- Brands currently making environmental claims on their website, packaging, labels or marketing.
- Sustainability, compliance or marketing teams who need to know their exposure before enforcement begins.
Who we are
Independent, vendor-neutral, fashion-specific
GO TRACE is an independent fashion-traceability consultancy (est. 2022). Vendor-neutral — we don't sell DPP software, and we don't represent any technology provider.
- Observer status at UN/CEFACT (DPP and circularity work-streams).
- Cited by the OECD and FashionUnited.
- Listed on the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform.
- Advisory board of six international experts.
- Creator of the most comprehensive DPP training programme for fashion and textiles.
Order your audit
A few details, then you go to checkout
Tell us who you are and we'll set up your secure Stripe payment (€4,500 excl. VAT). Within 1 business day of payment, we'll email you the intake workbook to fill in.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is this a legal audit?
No. This is a traceability and evidence assessment. We assess whether your claims are supported by verifiable data and whether they align with current and emerging regulatory expectations. We are not a law firm and this report does not constitute legal advice.
What if we sell outside the EU?
The audit covers the EU Empowering Consumers Directive, the UK CMA Code, and the French AGEC. If you also sell in other markets (US, Australia, etc.), we can note additional exposure where relevant.
How many claims can we include?
The standard audit covers up to 25 claims. If you have more, additional claims are assessed at €100 each, invoiced separately.
What format is the report?
A branded PDF document of 15-20 pages, delivered by email within 15 working days of receiving your completed intake form.
Do you also help with implementation?
Yes. GO TRACE offers DPP training, a personalised provider map, supply chain due diligence assessments, and implementation support. These are discussed in the "Next Steps" section of the audit report.
What if we've already had a greenwashing review?
That's fine — our audit may cover different dimensions. We focus specifically on evidence infrastructure and data substantiation, not only on legal wording.
Scope of work
What is and isn't included
The Green Claims Audit covers an assessment of up to 25 environmental and sustainability claims provided by the client, against the following regulatory frameworks: EU Empowering Consumers Directive (2024/825), the proposed EU Green Claims Directive (as of its current status), the UK CMA Green Claims Code, and the French AGEC law.
What is included
- A personalised audit report (PDF, 15-20 pages)
- Risk-rated claims register with narrative assessment
- Regulatory applicability snapshot
- Evidence gap analysis
- Broader evidence implications across DPP, due diligence and EPR
- Prioritised action plan
- One round of clarifying questions by email, if needed
What is not included
- Legal advice
- Rewriting of claims or marketing copy
- Implementation of recommended actions
- Ongoing monitoring
Delivery, additional claims and validity
Delivery: Within 15 working days of receiving the completed intake form from the client.
Additional claims: The standard audit covers up to 25 claims. Additional claims are assessed at €100 each, invoiced separately.
Validity: The audit reflects the regulatory landscape at the date of delivery. Regulations may evolve after delivery.
Ready to find out if your claims are defensible?
The intake form takes 1-2 hours to complete. Your audit report is delivered within 15 working days of getting it back to us.
Get your Green Claims Audit — €4,500Questions? Write to contact@go-trace.com.