Understand exactly which UK companies must comply with SECR (Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting) and what data you need to report.
Answer these questions to determine if your company needs to comply with SECR
UK incorporated company that meets 2 or more of:
Company whose equity shares are:
UK Limited Liability Partnership that meets 2 or more of:
Comprehensive breakdown of SECR reporting requirements
Total energy consumption from all UK operations including:
Energy consumed outside the UK (if material to operations)
Prior year figures for comparison (where available)
Greenhouse gas emissions from UK operations:
Emissions per unit of activity (e.g., tCO₂e per £M turnover)
Emission factors and calculation methods used
Description of measures taken to improve energy efficiency during the reporting period.
The SECR report must be approved by a director and signed off at board level.
SECR reporting must be included in annual reports filed with Companies House.
Companies that don't meet the size thresholds
Dormant companies with no business activity
Companies in their first year of operation
Certain financial services entities (with specific exemptions)
Group companies may need consolidated reporting
Newly acquired subsidiaries have transition periods
Alternative reporting methods for low energy users
Specific rules for different business sectors
Get the complete step-by-step guide to SECR compliance and prepare for the SRS transition in 2026.