Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates Commercial EPCs: What Businesses Need to Know Under Government’s Latest Reforms The Government has confirmed its approach to Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) reforms, and for commercial properties, the headline is clear: minimal structural change for now, but tighter compliance and reporting rules
Since its introduction in 2019, the UK’s Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework has transformed how businesses approach energy efficiency and carbon transparency. In this blog, we’ll review SECR’s key achievements and look ahead to the upcoming UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS), which promise to raise the bar for accountability and climate action.
The UK’s energy efficiency landscape is rapidly evolving, with new regulations, reporting standards, and efficiency targets set to reshape how organisations manage energy in 2026. From reformed EPCs to mandatory Scope 3 reporting, energy managers face growing complexity alongside the challenge of transitioning to clean technologies. Graham Paul, Service Delivery Director at TEAM Energy, along
Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates What is UK Sustainability Reporting Standards and how will it impact UK businesses? The UK Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) is a new compliance reporting scheme based on The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) IFRS S1/S2. The aim of the standard is to
Achieving net zero is a critical goal for many businesses today. One of the tools to help achieve and encourage this is the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework. What is SECR and who needs to comply? SECR, which came into effect 1 April 2019, was introduced by the UK Government to help businesses
Welcome to the latest Net Zero, Carbon Reduction, and Energy Management news updates How the ESOS Action Plan can lay the foundation for your net zero transition For organisations that have been required to comply with the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS), as part of Phase 3 of the scheme, they will also need to
In the ever-changing landscape of environmental responsibility, the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework continues to be a beacon of transparency and accountability. Here is a reminder of what SECR is, why it matters, and how your business can use it to its advantage. What is SECR? SECR was implemented as a mandatory legislation
In March the Government published a series of reports, policies and consultations as part of Green Day (or Energy Security Day). In total, Carbon Brief reports that 44 different documents were published including 2,840 pages. Behind-the-scenes industries are reviewing the series of documents to understand the impacts of the Government’s proposals, including the Climate Change
ESOS vs SECR: What’s the Difference and Which Scheme Applies to Your Organisation? ESOS and SECR are two of the most important energy and carbon reporting schemes in the UK and also two of the most commonly confused. Many organisations assume that compliance with one removes the need for the other. ESOS and SECR serve
When it comes to the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework, all qualifying businesses are required to report on their annual emissions and provide a narrative commentary of any energy efficiency actions. Provided within the Environmental Report Guidelines, which were updated earlier this year, this table gives the basics of what you need to
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy is asking businesses and other groups to help shape the new framework. The government has recently launched a consultation on the future of streamlined energy and carbon reporting. This is partly in recognition of the complexity created by the wide range of energy efficiency policies currently operating
