A new eco-label could soon show the environmental damage caused by goods and services in shops, as part of a government carbon footprint project.
The scheme will be used on packaging to help consumers understand the climate change impact of different products, and could be the first step towards developing an international carbon footprint standard.
The Carbon Trust, a government body charged with lowering the UK’s carbon output, is developing the scheme in conjunction with well-known high-street names, including Tesco and Marks & Spencer. Over the next 18 months, a group of technical experts will finalise the measurement of stages such as production and transport.
Environment minister Ian Pearson said: “Businesses are looking for ways to reduce their environmental impact. To help them achieve that, we need a consistent way to measure these impacts that businesses recognise, trust and understand.”
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