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...
Does the SECR reporting period need to align with my company’s financial year? Find the answer here!

Does the SECR reporting period need to align with my company’s financial year?

Does the SECR reporting period need to align with my company’s financial year? According to the official SECR guidance, organisations are encouraged to align all...
Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting

Government launches new tool for digital Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting A new tool has been launched to enable businesses to digitally report energy and...
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened a consultation on the draft SECR Taxonomy, which is a proposed addition to the FRC Taxonomies suite.

Draft Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) Taxonomy opens for consultation

Draft Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) Taxonomy opens for consultation The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has opened a consultation on the draft Streamlined Energy...

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...
Confusion on SECR: Nearly 1 in 3 energy and compliance professionals do not know whether Scope 2 emissions have been calculated for their business

UK businesses admit confusion on SECR… but help is at hand

UK businesses admit confusion on SECR… but help is at hand Nearly 1 in 3 energy and compliance professionals do not know whether Scope 2...
The end of the financial year spells the start of mandatory energy and carbon reporting for many UK businesses this month.

Financial year end – the new energy and carbon reporting rules

Financial year end – the new energy and carbon reporting rules The end of the financial year spells the start of mandatory energy and carbon...

Which details must companies report for SECR?

Which details must companies report for SECR? Quoted companies       If your company is quoted, you will have to disclose: Annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from...

Do I need to report on Scope 3 emissions under SECR?

Do I need to report on Scope 3 emissions under SECR? Reporting on Scope 3 emissions is voluntary for quoted companies, but strongly encouraged. For large...
Is Net Zero Carbon Legislation on the horizon

Is net zero carbon legislation genuinely on the horizon?

Is net zero carbon legislation genuinely on the horizon? Consensus is growing; business carbon targets may need to rise. As the Guardian reports, 50 Conservative MPs...

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