Selbstverpflichtung

voluntary self-commitment

noun ZELPS-fer-pflikh-toong Rare

Also means

voluntary pledge

Usage Note

Selbstverpflichtung is a voluntary, often public commitment to a standard of behaviour, typically by businesses, governments, or individuals. In climate and corporate ethics debates, freiwillige Selbstverpflichtung is discussed as an alternative to binding legal regulation.

Examples

"Die Industrie einigte sich auf eine freiwillige Selbstverpflichtung zur CO2-Reduktion."

Natural Translation

Industry agreed on a voluntary commitment to reduce CO2.

Literal Translation

The industry agreed on a voluntary self-commitment to CO2-reduction.

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