Company Type Guidance

SECR Reporting for Academy Trusts

Definition

Academy Trusts that meet the large undertaking criteria across all their academies combined (250+ employees total).

Where to Report

Annual report and financial statements (trust-wide)

Requirements

  • Trust-wide energy use across all schools
  • Scope 1 and 2 emissions
  • Intensity ratio
  • Energy efficiency measures
  • ESFA-aligned methodology

Specific Rules

Academy trusts aggregate employees across all schools. The ESFA provides specific guidance for academy SECR reporting.

Exemptions

  • Single academy trusts below 250 employees
  • MATs with aggregate employees below threshold
  • Low energy users

Common Pitfalls

  • Not aggregating employees across all schools
  • Only reporting for some academies in the trust
  • Not coordinating with ESFA requirements

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