This briefing paper explains three EU Green Deal Directives with significant impact on the tourism sector: the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGTD), and the Green Claims Directive (GCD).

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These regulations are crucial for improving corporate transparency and accountability regarding environmental and social impact. The CSRD mandates comprehensive sustainability reporting while the ECGTD provides consumers with better information about product durability and reparability and, in tandem with the GCD, eliminate misleading environmental claims around goods and services.

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Together, these three Directives are designed to drive regional transformation towards sustainability. They encourage companies to enhance transparency and to consider the impacts of their supply chain’s actions in every decision and action.

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Why read this document?

This briefing document provides a detailed overview of the regulations, as well as practical guidance and best practices for compliance. With the help of this paper, you will:

• Understand the goals, scope, and key requirements of each of the three Directives.
• Explore the roles and responsibilities of Destination Management Organisations (DMOs), such as Convention and Visitor Bureaus (CVBs), in honouring these Directives.
• Gain practical ideas on meeting compliance requirements.
• Understand the risks of non-compliance and the opportunities for those who adopt the sustainability practices outlined by the Directives.

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Who is it for?

This briefing is developed specifically for destination management professionals in Europe and beyond. The new EU legislation will affect businesses based in Europe, as well as those based elsewhere that market to EU citizens.

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Revision

This is Edition 1 of the briefing. It will be updated as new, major developments are released by the European Commission, when the Directives are adopted, and as changes arise—particularly in light of current political uncertainty, which may influence their direction and implementation.

• Overview
• Foreword by the European Travel Commission
• Introduction
• The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)
• The Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive (ECGTD)
• The Green Claims Directive (GCD)
• Summary of the Legislation
• Next Steps for Destination Management Organisations
• Certifications – What Happens Next?
• Preparing for ECGTD and GCD
• Key Considerations
• Conclusion