Energy and low carbon advice for UK textile businesses – UKFT Associate partner Envantage
22/04/2025
Reducing energy costs and carbon emissions is a key topic for many energy-intensive businesses in the UK textile sector. Doing so whilst navigating a complex regulatory landscape can be testing, which is why UKFT has partnered with the energy and low carbon specialist Envantage.
Over the past few years, UKFT Associate partner Envantage* has supported UKFT members across a wide range of topics. It has provided advice on energy compensation schemes, Climate Change Agreements, as well as buying and using energy in the most effective way to cut both costs and carbon emissions.
“Envantage is committed to supporting energy intensive businesses in the textile sector to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions while meeting regulatory obligations,” said Jessica Harris, Head of Carbon at Envantage.
“Our specialist consultants can help you buy and use energy cost effectively, as well as ensure you receive any valuable discounts on your energy bills for which you qualify.” – Jessica Harris, Head of Carbon at Envantage.
Support for UKFT members
UKFT Associate partner Envantage can help UK textile businesses with:
Securing discounts on your energy bills
Envantage can support UKFT members with claiming significant reductions in renewable policy costs (green taxes) and network costs levied into energy bills. Its consultants can help obtain and manage exemptions such as:
- EII (Energy Intensive Industries) scheme,
- NCC (Network Charge Compensation Scheme),
- CCA scheme (Climate Change Agreement),
- ETS / CPS compensation
“Last year, Envantage secured over £23 million in green tax savings for our clients,” explained Jessica.
Buying energy effectively
UK textile companies of all sizes can work with Envantage to access procurement solutions (fixed to fully flexible) and advice on green energy options. Envantage offers direct access to the wholesale market, adopting a risk-managed approach to energy buying. Jessica said: “This is important because it gives you total freedom to always access the best available market rate, alongside the support of an experienced team to reduce exposure to escalating prices.”
Compliance that aligns with your commercial goals
Envantage can help you navigate the complex energy regulatory landscape whilst keeping a commercial edge.
Carbon, net zero and energy reduction strategy
Envantage can help your business develop strategies around carbon, net zero and energy reduction. Jessica said: “We have a team of highly skilled energy efficiency engineers and decarbonisation consultants, with a wealth of experience working with businesses in the textiles sector. No matter where you are on your journey to carbon reduction, Envantage has the skills to support you.”
For an introduction to Envantage, UKFT members can email info@ukft.org.
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About UKFT Associate Partners
UKFT works with broad range of trusted suppliers to the fashion and textile industry as Associate Partners. These organisations are specialists in their areas of expertise and offer a range of exclusive benefits and services to UKFT members. See more about referrals here.