Thoughtful buying
As recently announced, Stour Environmental Credits Ltd. (SEC) has entered into a contract with Norfolk Rivers Consortium to provide Nutrient Mitigation to SEC.
This contract is progressing well and it is anticipated that credits for phosphorus and nitrogen will be available within the first quarter of 2026. To enable developers to understand viability and the financial commitment necessary to secure credits, Stour Environmental Credits Ltd. agreed to publish credit pricing transparently.
SEC can confirm that the initial pricing for credits is:
Permanent phosphorus - £3,500 per 0.1kg
Permanent nitrogen - £235 per 0.1kg
Please note that 0.1kg is equal to one credit.
To find out more please select the Getting Started icon below to take you through to Calculate your Credits and Register your interest in purchasing nutrient neutrality credits in River Stour Catchment.
Further information
Please see our of the river Stour Catchment map [pdf] 983KB showing the areas affected.
Credit Allocation Policy Frequently Asked Questions [pdf] 170KB