CARBON REPORTING
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)
Annual financial reporting is hectic enough, without having to think about energy and carbon reporting too. We offer a fully managed, annual SECR reporting service, taking care of everything from data collection to delivery, so you don’t have to.
SECR compliance and consultancy
Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) is a mandatory UK reporting framework designed to help qualifying organisations disclose their energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency activities as part of their annual financial reporting.
Our SECR service delivers accurate, compliant, and insightful reporting whilst helping organisations identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve sustainability performance and strengthen carbon reduction strategies. But most importantly, it gives you time back and full confidence in compliance, at one of the busiest times of the financial year.
Make Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting easy
Stay compliant with annual energy and carbon reporting, with our fully manged SECR service. We take away the headache of SECR, supporting businesses with data collection, calculations, evidence packs, and more, leaving you to focus on your wider financial reports.
Our experts are fully versed in SECR requirements, so you can get back to your day-to-day priorities, safe in the knowledge that your compliance needs are in good hands. Beyond compliance, our SECR consultancy helps you identify cost savings, reduce energy consumption, strengthen ESG credentials, and improve stakeholder, investor and customer confidence.
Who qualifies for SECR?
SECR applies to UK quoted companies listed on the main market of the London Stock Exchange, a European Economic Area, or admitted to dealing on the New York Stock Exchange or NASDAQ.
It also applies if you are a large UK company or large limited liability partnership (LLP) as defined by the Companies Act 2006 (you meet two of the following criteria: a turnover of £36m or more, balance sheet of £18m or more, number of employees 250 or more).
If you’re unsure if you need to report on SECR, contact our team and we will be happy to advise.
What's included in our SECR compliance service?
We offer a fully managed, end-to-end, annual SECR compliance service that takes the burden away from finance and sustainability teams.
Our service includes:
Assessment of organisational qualification and reporting boundaries
Collection and analysis of energy and emissions data
Calculation of Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions
Development of compliant SECR disclosures
Intensity metric calculations and methodology documentation
Identification of energy efficiency opportunities and carbon reduction measures
Evidence pack production and maintenance for audit-ready documentation
Fast turnaround in line with timelines and expert guidance
Multi-year options available to reduce annual reporting burden
Optional support for wider carbon reduction and Net Zero strategies
Our SECR compliance packages
We offer a variety of packages to keep you compliant with Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting.
SECR Compliance
Suitable for organisations requiring a fully compliant SECR submission for a single year.
✓ Data collection and validation
✓ Emissions calculations
✓ Intensity metrics
✓ Report drafting
✓ Methodology reporting
✓ Evidence pack maintenance
✓ Review support prior to financial submission
Multi-Year SECR Support
Designed for organisations wanting ongoing compliance support and reduced internal administration.
✓ Annual SECR reporting for 2+ years
✓ Ongoing regulatory support
✓ Consistent methodology application
✓ Historical data tracking and comparison
✓ Annual reporting reminders and project management
✓ Submission guidance
✓ Reduced administrative burden
SECR + ESOS Compliance
For large companies, corporate groups and not-for-profit organisations who also qualify for ESOS.
✓ Everything in our SECR Compliance package, plus;
✓ Full ESOS Compliance package
✓ In-person site audits and transport audits
✓ Representative sampling assessments
✓ Group-level reporting
✓ Lead Assessor sign-off
✓ Notification of compliance
SECR + Net Zero Support
Our enhanced solution for organisations looking to move beyond compliance.
✓ Annual SECR reporting
✓ Energy and carbon insights
✓ Net Zero strategy integration
✓ Energy reduction planning
✓ Energy efficiency opportunity development
✓ Access to wider sustainability and implementation services
“Consultus were great when it came to assisting with our year-end emissions reporting, very responsive to queries and changes.”
– Tom Benyan
Atlas Hotel Group
Our Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting process
Whilst your team is busy pulling together your financial reporting, our team will be working hard to ensure your SECR reporting meets all the regulatory requirements.
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Qualification & scope
We start with initial scoping and confirmation of reporting entities, sites, and obligations.
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Data collection & validation
Electricity, gas, transport, and emissions data is collected and validated.
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Calculations & reporting
We run the relevant calculations, documenting our methodology, and prepare your report.
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Client review & refinement
Your report is sent over for review and we make any final adjustments.
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Final SECR report issued
Final report is issued in plenty of time for reporting and auditing deadlines, ready to be included in your annual accounts.
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Next steps
If you need support with ESOS, or want to turn your reporting into cost and carbon savings, we can help.
Aiming for Net Zero? You're already further than you think!
You’ve completed your SECR reporting and your annual accounts have been submitted, but now stakeholders and investors are asking how you plan to reduce operational costs, cut down on waste, and work towards your sustainability targets.
Our Net Zero Pathway Fast Track service is designed as an extension of SECR and ESOS assessments, and takes the valuable data gathered in these reports to create your baseline for your net zero strategy. We review your existing SECR outputs, model your emissions trajectory, and identify where the biggest opportunities for cost and carbon reductions lie. These insights then get built into a phased strategy you can take to reach net zero, aligned to your wider business goals. Speak to our team or find out more below.
The benefits of ESOS reporting with Consultus Sustainability
There are a number of benefits to completing the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme with us. Our expert team will help you maximise the opportunities ESOS presents, whilst ensuring you stay compliant and avoid fines.
Full SECR compliance and reduced risk
Our knowledgeable team ensure your energy and carbon reporting is fully compliant with SECR standards, reducing the risk of reporting errors or financial penalties.
Energy and carbon visibility and accountability
Gain better visibility of your energy consumption and carbon emissions, and help improve internal accountability and transparency across your business.
Identify cost savings and support wider ESG goals
Find opportunities for cost savings and energy efficiency measures, whilst creating the groundwork for wider ESG, sustainability and net zero objectives.
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SECR FAQs
Got a question about SECR consultancy and reporting services? Check out our FAQs or reach out to our team for more help.
What is SECR?
SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) is a UK government reporting framework requiring qualifying organisations to disclose energy use, greenhouse gas emissions and energy efficiency measures within their annual financial reporting.
Do charities report on SECR?
Some charities and not-for-profit organisations may need to comply if they meet the qualifying criteria for large companies or LLPs. This can include organisations connected to universities, academies or NHS Trusts.
Is SECR reporting mandatory?
Yes. SECR is mandatory for quoted companies and qualifying large unquoted companies and LLPs operating in the UK.
When does streamlined energy and carbon reporting start?
SECR reporting is undertaken annually and submitted alongside annual company accounts. Reports are generally expected within 90 days of the financial year end.
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