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.

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

How will parent companies, their subsidiaries or LLPs report on SECR? At the moment, it appears UK subsidiaries that qualify for SECR in their own...

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...

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...

A golden opportunity: why SECR spells business success

When new regulations appear, the response of the business sector can be to bemoan additional workloads, potential extra costs or worrying punitive elements associated...

Pressure and time: set your alerts now to make the most of SECR

One of the most pertinent questions permeating today's business community is this; 'How can I set up to react to carbon reporting in a...

SECR: streamlined for success or a complexity nightmare?

We've heard a lot recently on how the UK requires streamlined green reporting, in order to reduce burdens on business and build the carbon...

Do charities have to report on SECR?

Do charities have to report on SECR? If your charity is registered with Companies House and has at least 250 employees or an annual turnover...

ESTA Conference Highlights: EU ETS and SECR latest updates

ESTA Conference Highlights: EU ETS and SECR latest updates This week, Andy Greenall from the Hub team attended ESTA’s IECg conference: Energy: Changing Times in...

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...

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