French Competition Authority Provides Guidance On Carbon Footprint Data Sharing Platform

On October 23, 2025, the French Competition Authority (FCA) issued an informal guidance on the compatibility with competition law of a proposed platform¹ designed to collect suppliers' carbon footprint data and share it with retailers of their products. By creating a platform that allows for the collection of and access to this information, the initiative is intended to support sustainability efforts across the value chain.

The FCA issuing informal guidance is consistent with the growing interest in collaborative sustainability projects within the EU. The European Commission's Horizontal Guidelines² provides a helpful framework for the assessment of sustainability agreements. The French guidance adds useful insights into the antitrust boundaries when the exchange of sensitive data is involved.