Oct 2, 2025
The Rise of Verified, Structured Claims: Why AI prefers substance over fluff.
Written by Katja Ovchinnikova, Technical Lead at Earthmark
Green marketing used to reward good storytelling.
🌿 A badge on the pack.
🌍 A pledge in the report.
📢 A slogan in the ad.
But in the age of AI search, fluff doesn’t travel.
When customers ask large language models (LLMs) “Which brands are sustainable?” the algorithms don’t pull from glossy PDFs or vague claims. They prioritise:
✅ Verified data — emissions, waste, and supply chain metrics linked to credible third-party sources
✅ Structured formats — machine-readable numbers, not static screenshots
✅ Consistency — the same claim reflected in reports, product pages, and customer comms
In short: AI amplifies substance and filters out spin.
That’s why modern brands are shifting from badges to benchmarks, from slogans to substantiation.
The future of visibility belongs to those whose claims are structured, substantiated, and discoverable.
👉 If your environmental data isn’t built for machines, it won’t be found by people either.
