13 August 2020

INDUSTRY WINS NEW TIME FRAME FOR CLIMATE CHANGE SCHEME

The Government has announced that the Climate Change Agreement scheme will remain open to new entrants until 30 November 2020.

The British Printing Industries Federation (BPIF) is delighted that the Government has listened to the concerns of the printing industry when setting the application window for new entry to the scheme. Following a consultation, in which the Federation sought the views of both members and non-members using virtual roundtables, the trade body stated that the impact of COVID-19 on printing businesses would hinder their ability to apply.

The BPIF has also welcomed the extension of the Agreements to 2023, two years beyond its original 2021 end date.

The scheme has encouraged many print companies to take energy efficiency measures, reduce CO2 and ensure worthwhile savings. The BPIF supports its members to reach CCAs by offering a successful Climate Change Levy Reduction scheme

The BPIF's Steve Walker, who administers the scheme on behalf of the printing industry, said that:

"There are already 350 printing companies on the scheme making it one of the largest of the 54 sectors eligible to claim the discount.

"The extension to 30 November should give those companies looking to join the scheme a little extra time to complete the necessary paperwork. We'd love to see more companies benefitting from the scheme over the next three months.

"Although the paperwork can seem quite daunting, the BPIF is there to hold the company's hand through the whole of the application process. With the industry saving over £14m annually, it's well worth it."

For further details - and to find out how much you could save - please contact Steve Walker on 01676 526 050, or email at [email protected]