The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive has entered into force
28 September 2026
On 27 September 2026, national measures implementing the ECGT Directive began applying across the European Union. Although the application date is shared, the national transposition picture remains uneven. Some Member States have adopted national measures, while others are still progressing legislation, facing delays or verifying whether their implementation is complete.
Learn what your company needs to know about the ECGT Directive, also known as EmpCo, and what it means for B Corps.