A new nuance in the discussion about ‘climate neutral’ claims: Arla mentions on its organic dairy products that the milk and yogurt would be climate neutral, as it invests in the planting of new trees in Africa. By this Arla means that its dairy is climate neutral because it is certified according to the climate neutral label CNG (Climate Neutral Group), a solid quality label with strict requirements. That label uses the wording "climate neutral”. Can Arla do this too? The Board of Appeal distinguishes between two types of climate-neutral statements.
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