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We’ve collated your frequently asked questions on a range of energy and compliance challenges, including SECR, ESOS and the EII Exemption scheme. Can’t find the answer to your question? Get in touch and we’d be happy to help.

what are the 7 different greenhouse gases

What are the seven different greenhouse gases?

How can an asthma inhaler have the same global warming impact as driving 175 miles? How can two cans of whipped cream be as...
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) reporting requirements: What’s the difference in reporting betwen quoted & unquoted companies?

SECR: What’s the difference between reporting requirements for quoted and unquoted companies?

SECR: What’s the difference between reporting requirements for quoted and unquoted companies? Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) requirements cover quoted companies, large unquoted companies...
Scope 3 emissions frequently asked questions: What are they? Why do they matter? Find out in our Scope 3 emissions FAQs.

Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions

Scope 3 emissions: your frequently asked questions UK businesses are becoming increasingly aware of the importance of Scope 3 emissions – at least, that’s if...
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...
What is a SECR intensity ratio? Companies complying with SECR must include at least one intensity ratio in their report. Find out here.

What is a Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting intensity ratio?

What is a SECR intensity ratio? Companies complying with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting must include at least one intensity ratio in their report. An intensity...
My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2? Not necessarily... Discover more on the Energy Advice Hub.

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase...

My company qualified for ESOS phase 1 – does it automatically qualify for phase 2? Not necessarily. The definition of a ‘large undertaking’ quotes balance...
ESOS: Should I include installations such as CHP in my total energy consumption calculation. Find out here on the Energy Advice Hub.

ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP?

ESOS: Should I include installations that generate energy, e.g. CHP? Large installations generating or using energy should be included in your total energy consumption calculation....
I’m not sure if I need to comply with ESOS phase 2 as my organisation is close to the qualification threshold – how can I find out?

I’m not sure if I need to comply with ESOS phase 2 as my...

I’m not sure if I need to comply with ESOS phase 2 as my organisation is close to the qualification threshold – how can...
What is the cost of ESOS phase 2? Most companies will appoint an external company to carry out ESOS audits, so cost will vary depending on service offered.

What is the cost of ESOS phase 2?

What is the cost of ESOS phase 2? Unless they have a qualified ESOS lead assessor in-house, most companies will be appointing an external company...
How should parent companies report on SECR

How should parent companies, their subsidiaries or LLPs report on SECR?

How should parent companies, their subsidiaries or LLPs report on SECR? If you are reporting at group level, you should take into account not only...

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