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.

Is SECR Working?

Is SECR working? The results are in

The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme has finally received its evaluation, and there are some surprises. Since 2019, SECR has required certain...
Carbon & Energy Compliance.

Your 2026 guide to carbon & energy compliance for UK businesses

2026 is shaping up to be a big year for energy and carbon compliance. With new reporting standards, expanding schemes and an ever-growing list...
What Is A SECR Intensity Ratio?

What is a SECR intensity ratio?

Businesses in scope of SECR have to use ‘at least one intensity ratio’ in their reporting. Simon Chiva, Head of Climate Action at...

What’s happening with SECR?

The government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Scheme (SECR) has been running since 2019. What can we expect to happen with it in the next...
Are REGOs enough to cover Scope 2 emissions?

Are REGOs enough to cover Scope 2 emissions?

The conversation around Scope 2 emissions – those from purchased energy – is changing. Businesses that have to carry out reporting on their emissions...

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...
Key points to remember when filing your year-end SECR report

Key points to remember when filing your year-end SECR report

Roughly 11,300 UK businesses are in scope of the government’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting scheme (SECR). It is mandatory for any companies listed...
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...

How to report staff EV and hybrid mileage under SECR

Our recent post on staff mileage and SECR explained how to calculate your employees’ emissions when they are driving a petrol or diesel vehicle for work...
How to report staff mileage under SECR? What counts as business travel under SECR? Here’s what you need to know.

How to report staff mileage under SECR

How to report staff mileage under SECR How should you treat the emissions generated by employee travel, for SECR and other purposes? Here’s what you...

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