An underlying agreement is made by an operator for a site or group of sites within a given sector. It contains energy efficiency or carbon efficiency targets adapted to their mode of operation under the framework agreement. The CCA scheme is a voluntary system for companies in certain energy and commercial sectors that offers climate change tax (CDC) rebates in exchange for companies that achieve energy efficiency and CO2 improvements (or buy-out payments if targets are not met). The programme, which is part of the government`s clean growth strategy, aims to support the maintenance of energy-intensive industries in the UK while improving the energy efficiency of these industries. The second CCA regime began in 2013 and the last state budget announced an extension of the plan. For more information on the evaluation, click here www.gov.uk/government/publications/second-climate-change-agreements-scheme-evaluation or contact enquires@beis.gov.uk or Mary Anderson at CAG Consultants (ma@cagconsult.co.uk). We will implement the changes listed in the government`s response to the extension of the Climate Change Treaty (CCA), including the definition of the necessary legislation. BEIS and the Environment Agency (EA) will provide more detailed information on new/different thinking objectives and agreements. CCAs are working by setting targets to reduce companies` energy consumption in exchange for climate change tax rebates on their energy bills. The Department of Energy and Climate Change and industry have negotiated energy efficiency targets for each sector – the sector`s commitment. The objectives were then incorporated into framework agreements between inter-professional organisations and the Environment Agency.

Umbrella agreements also list processes that are eligible for a CCA. In 2020, the BEIs negotiated new targets for 2021 and 2022. Interprofessional organizations manage the underlying agreements for companies in their sector. An operator wishing to enter into a CCA must first apply to his inter-profession. “This extension will save businesses money while reducing emissions – a key part of our work to combat climate change in the months and years ahead,” said Energy Minister Kwasi Kwarteng. See the contact list of the interprofessional organization and the framework agreements for the different branches. Climate change agreements are voluntary agreements between UK industry and the Environment Agency to reduce energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.