Compliance & Reporting

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)

What is SECR?

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) is a UK government initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and transparency in business operations. SECR requires qualifying companies to report on their energy use, carbon emissions and energy efficiency measures as part of their annual filings.

Does my organisation have to comply?

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Applicability

The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) regulation applies to UK-registered quoted companies and large unquoted companies and LLPs.

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Size Criteria

Large unquoted companies and LLPs must meet two or more of the following criteria in the relevant financial year: turnover of £36 million or more, balance sheet total of £18 million or more, and 250 or more employees.

How can True Solutions help?

Navigating SECR regulations can be complex, but our team of environmental and energy consultants will make it simple. We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to your specific needs, ensuring compliance while identifying opportunities for cost savings. True Solutions can support with every step of the annual SECR compliance process, ensuring reporting requirements are met and reducing stress on internal teams.

Eligibility Assessment:

Confirm whether your organisation is required to comply with SECR regulations.

Data Collection & Analysis

Gather and process energy and emissions data across your operations.

Emissions Calculations

Accurately calculate your carbon emissions in line with SECR guidelines.

Annual Reporting

Prepare a transparent and compliant SECR disclosure for submission within your company’s financial statements.

Energy and Carbon Efficiency Strategies

Develop and implement actionable plans to improve energy and carbon performance and reduce costs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does SECR apply to my organisation?

SECR regulation applies to:

UK-registered quoted companies
Large unquoted companies and LLPs meeting two or more of the following criteria:
- Annual turnover of £36 million or more
- Annual balance sheet total of £18 million or more
- 250 or more employees

What reporting period does SECR cover?

The same period as the company’s financial year.

How does SECR differ from ESOS?

While both SECR and ESOS relate to energy and carbon reporting, they differ in scope, frequency, and disclosure requirements.

SECR is an annual disclosure of energy use/emissions in the Directors’ Report (public).
ESOS (Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme) is a 4-yearly energy audit scheme (private compliance, not public disclosure).

Where is SECR published?

Companies do not submit a standalone SECR report; instead, they must include SECR disclosures (such as energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and efficiency measures) within their annual Directors’ Report.

These annual reports are filed with Companies House, so the SECR information becomes publicly available there.

What happens if a company doesn’t comply with SECR?

Companies could face financial penalties from the Financial Reporting Council, have their accounts rejected by Companies House, suffer from reputational damage and public scrutiny, and even lead to director accountability for persistent non-compliance.

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