Compliance

At the Hub we aim to provide organisations with independent advice, news and information on UK energy efficiency and carbon reporting legislation. Stay up to date with SECR, ESOS and other mandatory compliance schemes here.

Does SECR apply throughout the UK?

Does SECR apply throughout the UK? Yes, SECR applies to all quoted companies, large unquoted companies and large LLPs throughout the UK. Companies incorporated outside of...
Our new guide on Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts is now live on the Energy Advice Hub.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide

This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025. Multi-academy trusts over a certain size are required by law to disclose information about their...
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EU Parliament rejects Omnibus compromise on sustainability reporting and due diligence rules

The European Parliament has voted against a proposal to simplify EU sustainability reporting and due diligence laws, leaving businesses waiting for clarity on what...
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Climate risk reporting: why businesses should prepare for more investor scrutiny

Climate risk disclosure, signals suggest, is of key importance for big business. But overall performance may not yet be up to par.
The carbon & energy compliance landscape has undergone significant changes recently. Energy Advice Hub explains everything you need to know.

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know

Carbon & energy compliance in the UK: everything you need to know The carbon compliance landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years, extending mandatory...
Budget 2021 green announcements were a core feature of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget. Here's our quick summary of the green announcements

Budget 2021: the low carbon announcements

Budget 2021: the low carbon announcements Green investment was a core feature of Chancellor Rishi Sunak's Budget announcements - but other key elements of the...
ESOS Phase 3: The government’s Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is now in phase 3. Here’s what you need to know.

ESOS phase 3: what you need to know

We’ve put together the most frequently asked questions on ESOS, to help you meet compliance. What is ESOS? The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a...
The UK Emissions Trading Scheme is set to enter operation in May 2021. Here we take a look at the new scheme, and how it will work.

The UK ETS: frequently asked questions

This article was reviewed and updated in October 2025. The UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) has been running since 2021 and the government has been...
A new energy performance rating framework for large commercial & industrial buildings launching April 2022. Here’s our explainer...

Explained: the new mandatory energy performance rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings

Explained: the new mandatory energy performance rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings A new energy performance-based rating system for large commercial and industrial...
One of the routes to ESOS compliance is through international standard ISO 50001 compliance, but is it the best option for your business?

ISO 50001: Is it the best route to ESOS compliance?

This information was updated in June 2024 to reflect changes to the requirements The deadline for Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)...

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