German court tells the giant European footwear retailer that all its environmental claims must be backed by transparent, concrete, and verifiable evidence
BOCHUM – A legal ruling in Germany has delivered a warning to the fashion and textile industry regarding vague environmental claims, with a ruling last week against Europe’s largest shoe retailer, Deichmann.
The Bochum Regional Court sided with the non-profit German Environmental Aid (DUH) against Deichmann for misleadingly advertising a shoe with the claim “Sustainability: Yes," without providing any verifiable evidence of environmental benefits.
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