The Österreichisches Umweltzeichen, or Austrian Ecolabel, is an independent government-backed seal that helps consumers and organizations identify products and services meeting environmental and quality standards. It is associated with Austria’s Federal Ministry for Agriculture, Forestry, Climate and Environmental Protection, Regions and Water Management. The program establishes criteria and certifies eligible offerings across a broad range of sectors, including building and housing, cleaning, paper and printing, gardening, green energy, finance, mobility, textiles, tourism, education, culture, and meetings and events.

Through its certification framework, the ecolabel supports businesses and institutions seeking to demonstrate their environmental performance and communicate it credibly. The website provides information on certification benefits, guidelines, applications, fees, funding, and licensing, alongside updates on criteria reviews and sustainability topics such as circular economy and responsible environmental communication. It also presents information about the European Union Ecolabel, including relevant product and tourism categories. Consumers can use the program’s resources to explore certified options, while organizations can learn how to become licensees and promote more sustainable products, services, and experiences.