Quality
SECR Data Quality Checks
Step-by-Step Process
- 1
Verify complete coverage of all sites and sources
- 2
Check units are consistent (kWh, litres, tonnes)
- 3
Validate against previous year (investigate significant changes)
- 4
Confirm financial year alignment
- 5
Review for missing or estimated data
Key Formulas
Variance analysis: (Current - Prior) / Prior > ±10%? InvestigateCompleteness check: All sites included?Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Not explaining variances >10%
- Using calendar year instead of financial year
- Missing new sites acquired
- Not documenting estimations
Tools & Resources
- Previous year SECR report
- Site list
- Acquisition records
- Data validation templates
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