Boost Juice founder Janine Allis clarifies: I did not sign up to carbon tax campaign

Boost Juice founder Janine Allis says she did not sign up for a pro-carbon tax campaign, despite her name appearing in national newspaper advertisements in support for a price of carbon to be introduced next year.

Allis told SmartCompany this afternoon her name was mistakenly attached to the “Say Yes” campaign, and she would not sign up without more information on the proposed tax.

“Accidents happen,” Allis said.

“But I’m a fair believer in setting the record straight.”

The entrepreneur says her name was likely included in the list through her connection with the 1 Million Women group, which seeks to inspire one million women to cut one million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Allis was the most high-profile businessperson on the 140-strong list, which included former Liberal leader John Hewson, former New South Wales Premier Bob Carr, economist Nicholas Gruen and former Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser, as well as academics and environment groups.

The campaign is organised by the Australian Conservation Foundation, the Australian Council of Trade Unions, Australian Youth Climate Coalition, Climate Action Network Australia, The Climate Institute, Environment Australia, GetUp!, Greenpeace Australia Pacific, and WWF Australia.

John Connor, CEO of the Climate Institute, did not return a call from SmartCompany.

Josh Meadows, media adviser for the Australian Conservation Fund, said the individuals were generally approached by the above groups to participate in the campaign.

According to its website, the ‘Say Yes’ campaign says it believes in doing what is best for all Australians, and “standing up to big polluting companies that are scaremongering and putting self-interest ahead of the national interest.”

“We’re concerned the benefits of putting a price on carbon haven’t been communicated clearly – that’s why we’ve launched this campaign!”