- Frankfurt court finds Apple misled consumers with carbon-neutral claims tied to short-term forestry offsets.
- Decision puts corporate use of “CO2-neutral” labels at risk across Europe, ahead of stricter EU rules in 2026.
- Apple faces a parallel lawsuit in the U.S., highlighting growing global scrutiny of climate marketing.
A German court has barred Apple from marketing its Apple Watch as “CO2 neutral,” ruling that the company misled consumers about the durability of its offsets. The Frankfurt decision, issued Tuesday, follows a complaint by Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and adds pressure on companies making sweeping carbon claims.
