SRS Implementation: 2026-2027

SRS Report 2026: The Future of UK Sustainability Reporting

Complete guide to the UK's new Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS) replacing SECR from 2026. Get ahead with expert preparation, implementation guidance, and compliance support.

✓ Free resources • ✓ Expert insights • ✓ 2026 preparation roadmap

Time Until SRS Implementation

2
Years
8
Months
15
Days
12
Hours

Don't wait until the last minute. Start your SRS preparation today.

What are Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS)?

SRS will replace the current SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) framework, introducing comprehensive sustainability disclosures aligned with international standards.

Expanded Scope

Beyond energy and carbon to include water, waste, biodiversity, and social metrics

Enhanced Disclosures

Detailed governance, strategy, risk management, and target-setting requirements

International Alignment

Consistent with ISSB standards and EU sustainability reporting requirements

SRS Key Features

Climate Disclosures

TCFD-aligned climate risk and opportunity reporting

Nature & Biodiversity

Impact on natural capital and ecosystem dependencies

Social Metrics

Workforce, community, and human rights indicators

Governance & Ethics

Board oversight, executive accountability, and business conduct

SRS vs SECR: What's Changing in 2026?

Understanding the evolution from basic energy reporting to comprehensive sustainability disclosures

Current SECR

Until 2025

Scope

  • • Energy consumption (kWh)
  • • GHG emissions (tCO₂e)
  • • Energy efficiency measures
  • • Basic intensity metrics

Reporting

  • • Annual quantitative data
  • • Limited narrative disclosure
  • • Backward-looking metrics

Coverage

  • • Large companies (250+ employees)
  • • Quoted companies
  • • UK operations focus

Future SRS

From 2026

Expanded Scope

  • • Climate (all scopes + transition plans)
  • • Nature & biodiversity impacts
  • • Water, waste, pollution metrics
  • • Social & governance indicators

Enhanced Reporting

  • • Forward-looking targets & scenarios
  • • Strategic business integration
  • • Risk & opportunity analysis

Broader Coverage

  • • Extended to more company types
  • • Supply chain considerations
  • • International operations

Your SRS Preparation Roadmap

Start now to ensure smooth compliance when SRS becomes mandatory

Phase 1

Assessment & Gap Analysis

  • Conduct SRS readiness assessment
  • Identify current SECR gaps
  • Map data collection requirements
  • Evaluate technology needs
Start Assessment
Phase 2

Data & Systems Enhancement

  • Expand data collection beyond SECR
  • Implement sustainability software
  • Establish KPI tracking systems
  • Build internal reporting capabilities
System Guide
Phase 3

Strategy & Governance

  • Develop sustainability strategy
  • Set science-based targets
  • Establish board oversight
  • Train key personnel
Strategy Guide

Comprehensive SRS Resources

Everything you need for successful SRS preparation and implementation

Complete SRS Guide

Comprehensive guide to SRS requirements, timeline, and preparation steps.

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SRS Templates

Downloadable templates and checklists for SRS preparation and reporting.

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Expert Webinars

Regular webinars with SRS experts covering latest updates and best practices.

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Latest Updates

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Don't wait until 2026. Get ahead with comprehensive SRS preparation and expert guidance.