Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
AAP
AAP
Business
Marion Rae

Harder to claim climate-friendly consumer credentials

Jenny McAllister says the former government's inaction on climate change held back a key program. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

An overhaul of a long-criticised federal program should mean businesses can no longer hoodwink consumers or offset their way out of climate action.

The scheme known as Climate Active will become a credible standard for the domestic market and consumers, Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Jenny McAllister will announce on Friday.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.