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.

What will SECR be worth to the UK?

What will SECR be worth to the UK? BEIS estimates SECR should result in a reduction of £1.3 million in annual costs to business. Some...

Do some firms need to report under both SECR and ESOS?

Do some firms need to report under both SECR and ESOS? Yes! BEIS's impact assessment suggests around 25% of companies affected by the reporting regimes...

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...

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...

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...
For companies under the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting framework: Do I need to report on emissions from home working?

SECR: Do I need to report on emissions from home working?

SECR: Do I need to report on emissions from home working? Coronavirus has created the World’s largest work-from-home experiment, and it’s likely to change working...

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...
BiU has launched SECR and net zero webinars to help sustainability professionals stay up to date with carbon targets and reporting.

Lockdown learning: SECR and Net Zero webinars

Lockdown learning: SECR and Net Zero webinars As the world adapts to new ways of working remotely, BiU has launched two new webinars to help...
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

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting for academy trusts: a quick guide For the first time, academies are now required by law to disclose information about...
The Hub speaks with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting expert Bryony about how businesses are coping with the new requirements

Ask the expert: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Ask the experts: Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Many businesses are compiling their energy and carbon information for the first time under SECR, the Streamlined...

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