Cut Costs. Stay Compliant. Accelerate Your Net Zero Journey.
Energy costs and carbon reduction pressures are rising fast. For UK businesses, the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme offers one of the most effective ways to stay competitive while meeting regulatory and sustainability expectations.
With new target periods starting in 2026, now is the time to act. Businesses face:
- Higher Climate Change Levy (CCL) rates – up 3% in April 2026 and nearly 7% in April 2027.
- Tighter reporting requirements.
- Growing customer and investor scrutiny on sustainability performance.
Bellrock helps organisations across manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial estates unlock savings, reduce risk, and build long-term carbon strategies.
A CCA is a voluntary agreement between an operator and the Environment Agency to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. In return, businesses receive major discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCL) – the tax applied to non-domestic electricity and gas.
Why it matters:
Climate Change Agreements are critical for UK businesses. From protecting energy-intensive businesses from escalating costs, rewarding energy efficiency improvements and delivering around £7000 in CCL savings per GWh of energy consumed, CCAs are powerful tools for cutting operational costs, boosting competitiveness, and supporting your long-term sustainability and net zero strategies.
Why Act Now?
The next phase of the scheme brings:
- Tighter targets and compliance cycles.
- Higher penalties for non-compliance – including buy-out fees and possible removal from the scheme.
- Integration with Net Zero and ESG frameworks.
In short, a CCA is not just a tax-saving mechanism; it is a key part of how organisations can demonstrate responsible, low-carbon operations.
Benefits of joining or staying compliant
- Lower operating costs: free up capital for efficiency upgrades.
- Enhanced sustainability credentials: audit-ready evidence of reduced energy use.
- Competitive advantage: meet tender and supply chain decarbonisation requirements.
Example:
A food manufacturer using 10 million kWh of electricity per year will face an annual CCL bill of £80,000+ from April 2026. With a CCA, this drops to around £6,400 – a saving of £73,000 per year.
How to stay compliant and maximise value
Follow these steps:
1. Track monthly energy use and production volumes.
2. Identify high-energy processes for targeted improvements.
3. Set KPIs to monitor progress.
4. Conduct periodic audits to uncover new efficiency opportunities.
5. Partner with specialists to manage eligibility, evidence packs, submissions, and reporting.
How Bellrock can help you
We provide end-to-end CCA support:
- Eligibility assessment.
- Evidence pack preparation.
- Reporting and compliance management.
- Performance analysis and savings validation.
- Long-term improvement strategies aligned with Net Zero goals.
Beyond compliance: Building your Net Zero strategy
CCA compliance naturally strengthens your wider carbon management framework:
- Supports ESOS and SECR reporting with verified baselines and metrics.
- Identifies opportunities for low-carbon technologies and renewable energy.
- Creates a consistent improvement story across all compliance schemes.
Ready to Save?
Don’t miss out on six-figure savings and a stronger sustainability position.
Act now to secure your CCA compliance before 2026 targets take effect.
