THE Federal Government has highlighted the leadership of Intrepid Travel as part of the launch of a new “Climate Active” plan which aims to establish a network of carbon-neutral Australian businesses.
The newly rebranded program, administered by the Department of Environment and Energy, will encourage consumers to support companies which carry a new Climate Active trademark which will clearly identify carbon-neutral products and services.
It was formerly known as the Carbon Neutral certification, with the new Climate Active logo (pictured) designed to be “more recognisable and better inform choices,” the organisation said.
Climate Active Director Daniel Sheedy said participating businesses were committing to “the most rigorous and credible voluntary carbon management and certification program in Australia.
“Businesses can help drive change by undertaking Climate Active certification, signalling a commitment to an environmentally sustainable future for consumers of their goods and services,” he said.
As well as Intrepid, other major businesses certified as carbon-neutral through the program include ANZ, NAB and Qantas.
Intrepid has been carbon neutral since 2010, and received certification through the program last year – along with making a commitment to becoming “Climate-Positive” next year by offsetting 125% of its emissions.
“Given the travel industry is a significant source of global carbon emissions, we are always seeking opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint,” said Intrepid CEO James Thornton.
“Being carbon-neutral certified is yet another acknowledgement of our commitment to the environment, and will hopefully inspire other travel organisations to follow our lead,” he said.
More at climateactive.org.au.
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