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SECR Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting.

Basics

What is SECR in simple terms?→

Eligibility

Who needs to file an SECR report?→

Deadlines

When is my SECR report due?→Can I file my SECR report late?→

Penalties

What happens if I file my SECR report late?→

Reporting

What goes in an SECR report?→What is an intensity ratio?→How do I choose an intensity ratio?→What is the energy efficiency narrative?→What if I took no energy efficiency measures?→What is operational control for SECR?→How often should I update my methodology?→Can I restate previous years SECR data?→What is market-based Scope 2 reporting?→Do I need to report previous year comparatives?→

Scopes

What are Scope 1 emissions?→What are Scope 2 emissions?→What are Scope 3 emissions?→Do I need to report Scope 3 emissions?→Do I need to report working from home emissions?→

Calculations

What conversion factors should I use?→Do I need to report air conditioning gases?→

Filing

Where do I file my SECR report?→

Costs

How much does SECR compliance cost?→

DIY

Can I do SECR myself without a consultant?→

Records

How long must I keep SECR records?→How long should I keep SECR supporting data?→

Groups

How does SECR work for group companies?→Do I include subsidiary companies in my SECR report?→How does group SECR reporting work?→

Entity Types

Do charities need to file SECR?→Do academy trusts need to file SECR?→What is a quoted company for SECR?→

First Time

Is there a first-year exemption for SECR?→

Exemptions

What is the low energy user exemption?→Can I be exempt from SECR?→

Concepts

Is SECR the same as carbon neutral?→Does SECR require net zero commitments?→

Assurance

Do I need independent verification of my SECR report?→

Data

What if my energy data is incomplete?→Can I use estimates for missing data in SECR?→

Accuracy

How accurate must my SECR report be?→

Restatement

Can I restate a previous SECR report?→

Renewables

How do I report renewable energy in SECR?→Does renewable energy offset my SECR emissions?→

Transport

How do I report electric vehicles in SECR?→What is grey fleet and do I report it?→How do I report electric vehicles in SECR?→

International

Do international companies need to file UK SECR?→

Frameworks

What is the difference between SECR and ESOS?→How does SECR relate to TCFD?→How does SECR compare to EU CSRD?→

Changes

What if I sold part of my business during the year?→What if my reporting boundary changes?→

Scope 3

Should I include home working emissions in SECR?→Do I need to report supply chain emissions?→How do I report waste emissions in SECR?→Are water and wastewater emissions in SECR?→