About CCA’s
The current CCA began in April 2013 and will continue in it’s current format until the end of March 2025.
The CCA is a voluntary agreement between industry sectors and the Environment Agency. The Department of Energy and Climate Change negotiated with industry to set targets for energy efficiency, for each sector.
The aim of the Climate Change Agreement is to reduce energy use and slow the effects of climate change. In return holders of a CCA receive a discount on their Climate Change Levy.
In line with the CCA, Royal Jersey Laundry have agreed to measure and report on our energy use and carbon emissions, against agreed targets for two-year ‘target periods’ until the end of the scheme.
The targets are significant enough that we, and other operations within the laundry sector have to make positive changes to meet them.
What tactics have been adopted to meet the targets?
Royal Jersey invest in state of the art machinery that is ever improving on efficiency – our three continuous batch washers process a higher quantity of linen per minute and use 85% less water than conventional commercial laundering machines.
We have an on-site water recovery unit which is capable of providing c20,000 litres of water per day, significantly reducing dependency on water treatment plants.
Our fleet of vans and lorries is well maintained, and our drivers are trained in smart driving, reducing fuel consumption by up to 15%.
Our drivers monitor traffic flow and plan the most efficient route through the city, reducing emissions.
What’s in the future for RJL and the CCA?
We pledge to continue the monitoring and reporting procedures of our energy usage, continue to work closely with our machinery partners at Kannegiesser UK and continue to attend meetings and round table discussions with the Worshipful Company of Launderers and networks in Westminster on the topic of energy efficiency.
