SECR

SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) is a new government reporting programme that came into force on 1 April 2019. It replaces the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, which closed at the end of the 2018-2019 compliance year. Stay briefed on SECR with the latest news, analysis, and answers to your frequently asked questions.

Does SECR require disclosure of information?

Does SECR require disclosure of information? Indeed it does. Large businesses are already measuring their energy use however there is no requirement for public disclosure. What's...

What is the purpose of SECR?

What is the purpose of SECR? The purpose of SECR is to enable businesses and industry to improve energy efficiency by at least 20 per...

Which companies must report under SECR?

Which companies must report under SECR? The SECR reporting framework applies to all quoted companies, large unquoted companies and large LLPs. 'Large' is defined as...

Where do companies report under SECR?

Where do companies report under SECR? Companies in scope of the SECR legislation will need to include their energy and carbon information in their Directors’...
The Government is seeking views on routes to market for energy efficiency and how to secure its role in the wider energy market.

Have your say on routes to market for energy efficiency

Have your say on routes to market for energy efficiency The government is seeking views on market barriers to energy efficiency in the UK, and...

Will the total number of UK firms reporting on energy and carbon grow under...

Will the total number of UK firms reporting on energy and carbon grow under SECR? Yes. BEIS estimates some 11,900 companies will report their energy...

2/3 of UK firms are in the dark on SECR: what can be done...

There's a simple rule when it comes to business and sustainability; build in plenty of time to adapt. After all, it is tough for modern...

How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes?

How will Brexit affect ESOS and other carbon reporting schemes? Brexit continues to dominate the UK political landscape, and the overriding sense is that firms...

SECR – are you affected or not?

SECR - are you affected or not? The SECR framework applies to quoted companies, large unquoted companies, and large limited liability partnerships (LLPs). 'Large' is defined...

Can a company report on SECR electronically?

Can a company report on SECR electronically? Electronic reporting will be voluntary for SECR information from 2019, although BEIS plans to keep mandatory electronic reporting...

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