Category: Policy and initiatives

  • What does Scope 3 carbon reporting mean for Horticultural business?

    What does Scope 3 carbon reporting mean for Horticultural business?

    Many retailers are applying pressure to their supply chain to complete some form of carbon reporting , with the goal to account for the supply chain emissions of the produce they sell. Unfortunately, this is often pursued without consistency in approach between retailers. Some retailers will recommend or even mandate the use of one of…

  • Could you benefit from the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme?

    Could you benefit from the Climate Change Agreement (CCA) scheme?

    The government announced the Climate Change Levy (CCL) scheme will be extended until March 2027. The scheme has now reopened to new entrants allowing businesses that have not signed up to save up to 92% on CCL tax, if they carry out one of the many eligible processes – which includes Protected Horticulture. Businesses that…

  • Energy Bill Discount Scheme – how will growers benefit?

    Energy Bill Discount Scheme – how will growers benefit?

    In September 2022 the government introduced the Energy Bill Relief Scheme (EBRS), which enabled business to access support for energy bills when costs raised above threshold amounts for winter 2023 purchases. This scheme, which allowed many businesses to continue trading during the period of highest energy costs, came to an end on the 31st March…