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Registered laundries can save over £60,000 per year – AND help protect the environment

The Textile Services Association (TSA) has welcomed the new Climate Change Agreement (CCA), which comes into force in 2026. Like its predecessor, the new CCA scheme offers significant discounts on the Climate Change Levy (CCLevy) – for a typical laundry, this can amount to savings of up to 20% on its energy costs. The discounts are based on the site’s success in meeting energy and carbon reduction targets.

Laundries who are already in the CCA scheme and undertaking the eligible process will be automatically transferred to the new one, which started on 1st January 2026, at no extra cost. However, there’s only a short window for those new to the scheme to sign up – they have until August 2026 to enter the first new entrant window, by which time applications must be processed.

The Environment Agency administers the CCA scheme on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), working with trade associations (like the TSA) who run the scheme within their sector. The umbrella agreement held by the TSA is open to both members and non-members, with members receiving a 50% discount on the CCA fees. Typical savings for laundries in the scheme range from over £9,000 per year for micro sites to over £60,000 per year on average for large laundries.

TSA appointed Jacobs, a consultancy company specialising in CCA compliance, to administer the scheme on its behalf.  Jacobs can offer advice and guidance to companies wanting to join.  The association also runs training webinars, in partnership with Jacobs, to help laundries get the best results from the scheme. 

The TSA is urging any companies thinking of joining the 2026 scheme to act quickly and contact the Jacobs CCA helpline team, on 0161 235 2498 or by email at cclevy@jacobs.com.

“We believe that being part of the CCA scheme is the right choice for every UK commercial laundry,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, the TSA’s managing director.  “It is helping us to build a more sustainable industry, and it’s giving laundries significant cost savings.  That’s why over 140 laundry sites are already signed up to the scheme.”

The TSA joined the CCA scheme back in 2010 and since then the laundry industry has made huge strides forward in reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions, as confirmed in the sector’s biennial report results. Since the most recent scheme began, in 2013, over 115 operators, covering more than 140 sites, have been part of the TSA’s CCA agreement. Over this period, the sector has exceeded the majority of government‑set energy reduction targets, collectively saving more than £39 million on electricity and gas bills.

Organised by members of the TSA across the UK, alongside partners throughout Europe, The Laundry Open Week is a collaborative initiative inviting the public to discover the commercial laundry industry. The week highlights the diversity of roles within the sector and offers a valuable opportunity for students, seasonal workers and job seekers to explore current vacancies ahead of the busy summer period.

Below, you can view which laundries are opening their doors, along with the dates, times and booking details for each event. Select a site to find out more and secure your place.

Event aims to show laundries how to maintain momentum and achieve measurable outcomes

Double Tree by Hilton, Wokingham, 22 April 2026, 9.30am – 3.45pm

The TSA’s Sustainability Summit 2026 will give delegates insight into what comes next for the laundry industry in terms of sustainability. The focus will be on helping laundries accelerate their progress through practical strategies, credible data and real-world solutions.

A highlight of the day will be the presentation by sustainability leader Mike Barry, the co-founder of the Planeatary Alliance and former director of sustainable business for Marks and Spencer. He’ll cover areas such as practical leadership behaviours, decision-making principles, business strategies to accelerate sustainability progress, and how to translate commitments into meaningful outcomes.

Show your community the great career opportunities the laundry industry offers

The Textiles Services Association is preparing for this year’s Laundry Open Week and is urging members to participate to showcase to the next generation of employees the great career opportunities the industry offers.

A packed schedule of events, training and support services highlight the benefits of membership

The Textile Services Association has announced its first tranche of initiatives and events for the new year, highlighting the full benefits available to members. 2026 will see the TSA continue its focus on sustainability, building and strengthening partnerships within the industry and its partners, and working to ensure the voice of the sector is heard in government as well as in other industries. The Association is also continuing to develop its comprehensive training programmes and support services, aimed at keeping its members at the forefront of best practice.

The TSA’s training programme will build on the courses launched in 2025, with new additions designed to develop the knowledge of engineers. In June, they will introduce the laundry machinery maintenance course, with further courses to be announced as the year progresses.

TSA’s partnership with EcoVerify helps its members get EcoVadis accreditation to future proof their business and improve on sustainability goals

Increasingly companies, in particular from the hospitality and healthcare sectors, are looking for sustainability credentials from their commercial laundry service providers. One of the highly sought third party accreditation organisations is EcoVadis, a globally recognised sustainability rating platform. Receiving an EcoVadis rating can be a complex business and now TSA has teamed up with EcoVerify, one of the approved UK training providers of EcoVadis, to offer its members help in achieving this important accreditation.

Steve Bland is head of EcoVerify and he explains the relationship. “We are here to offer specialist help in achieving an EcoVadis rating,” he says. “Our normal practice is to manage the whole process, developing relationships with our clients and taking the lead on the questionnaires. However, the TSA wanted to provide a more supportive and comprehensive approach for their members. So we help members with the process, offering advice, with the option for them to manage the questionnaire submission.”

New webinar will explain the opportunities and look at the potential offered by government AI training programme

The Textile Services Association (TSA) has announced an educational webinar looking at the opportunities offered by generative AI systems. It will also consider how the laundry industry can benefit from a new government funded training programme, aimed at non-technical staff, on how to use AI technology.

The TSA webinar takes place on the 10th February 2026. Its agenda includes a look at how AI delivers returns on investment, along with a practical adoption playbook and live demos. It will also give a more detailed exploration of the training and funding available in the government course, which is delivered by AICore, an AI skills partner for the Department for Education. Two of AICore’s directors, Haron Shams and Christian Kerr, are leading the TSA hosted webinar.

“This webinar will show TSA members exactly where AI can create ROI, with demos and tailored user-cases so attendees leave with actions they can apply immediately,” says Christian Kerr. “As an AI skills partner for the Department for Education, AiCore turns AI from ‘interesting’ into day-to-day impact through practical, role-specific training that helps teams save time, improve quality, and work more efficiently.”

“We are delighted to be able offer this AI training webinar,” says Emma Kiviniemi Wilson, the TSA’s managing director. “We hope it will provide our members with the information they need to allow them to use tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot safely, confidently, and productively within their businesses.”

 Inspirational, informative and engaging: TSA’s National Congress 2026

Textile Services Association unveils programme for 2026 Congress on March 17th

The TSA has unveiled its programme for the 2026 National Congress, which takes place on 17^th March at the iconic W Edinburgh hotel. The event combines insightful speaker presentations and updates with the opportunity to network with colleagues from the industry. Places are limited and are by invitation only – for more information contact the TSA.

A fascinatingly diverse range of speakers includes Leon Thompson, executive director of UKHospitality Scotland, who will give a presentation on the country’s hospitality sector. The first keynote speaker of the day is crossbench peer Baroness Ruth Hunt, the renowned lobbyist and campaigner, whose theme will be ‘changing the status quo’. Next David Stevens, CEO of the TSA, will update Congress on the Association’s key initiatives and plans for 2026.