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ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is a mandatory energy assessment scheme for large organisations in the UK that meet the qualification criteria.

Organisations must carry out audits of their energy use to identify cost-effective energy saving measures.

ESOS Phase 3

The latest update from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) tells us that the government will go ahead with previously announced plans to make the ESOS scheme more robust.

The Phase 3 compliance deadline has been extended to 5 June 2024, to give participants time to meet the scheme’s new requirements. (read more about the new ESOS deadline here).

There are several additional requirements for compliance in Phase 3 of ESOS, including a change to the de minimis exemption and the requirement to provide a more detailed, time-bound plan on implementation of recommended measures. We’ve got more details on our latest ESOS phase 3 guidance.

These pages help you stay briefed on phase 3 with the latest information, news, analysis and answers to your frequently asked questions.

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Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?

Does your business have an ESOS lead assessor for Phase 3?

The deadline for compliance with Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is just a few months away. If your organisation does...

ESOS deadline extended by six months

The ESOS deadline has just been extended to 5 June 2024, to help organisations meet new requirements aimed at strengthening the scheme.In its latest...

Is your ESOS reporting ready for the strengthened Phase 3?

The latest update from the Department of Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) tells us that the government will go ahead with previously announced...
Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know

Energy and carbon compliance in 2023: what you need to know

The compliance landscape for UK businesses, especially those over a certain size, is continually evolving. Here’s what you need to be aware of in...
What are the routes to ESOS compliance? Here we list the four routes that are currently valid at the time of writing (March 2022).

Routes to ESOS compliance

We are currently in Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), which ends in December 2023. At the time of writing (Dec...
The government has published plans to set stronger standards for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), here are the key changes...

Government confirms plans to strengthen ESOS scheme: what’s changing?

The government has published plans to set stronger standards for the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), aligning it more closely with the UK’s net...

Mandatory and voluntary carbon compliance in the UK: a short business guide

As the UK gets closer to its 2050 net zero target, organisations are under more pressure than ever to report on their carbon impact...

Reporting transport energy consumption: getting started

Many businesses need to report on their transport energy consumption because of mandatory schemes such as the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) and Streamlined Energy and Carbon...
ESOS enforcement strengthening: The Environment Agency has announced a more consistent approach to penalising non-compliant organisations.

The EA is strengthening its approach to ESOS enforcement – here’s what you need...

The EA is strengthening its approach to ESOS enforcement – here’s what you need to know As ESOS is now in Phase 3, the Environment...
Here’s our round-up of the business energy and carbon compliance changes businesses can expect to see next year.

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022?

Business energy and carbon compliance: what’s new in 2022? More and more businesses are being held to account on climate through mandatory disclosure - and...
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