SECR

SECR reporting made straightforward

If your business needs to comply with the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR), you are responsible for accurately reporting your energy use and carbon emissions each year.

Many organisations are unsure whether the rules apply to them, what information they need to collect, or how to complete reporting correctly. That uncertainty can lead to reporting delays, compliance risks and missed opportunities to improve energy performance.

Low Carbon Europe helps businesses understand their SECR obligations, gather the right data and produce clear, compliant reporting.

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Does my business need to comply with SECR?

SECR applies to:

Quoted companies listed on a recognised stock exchange
Large unquoted companies
Large LLPs (Limited Liability Partnerships)

Your business will usually qualify as ‘large’ if it meets at least two of the following:

£36 million or more annual turnover
£18 million or more balance sheet total
250 or more employees

If your organisation falls within scope, you are legally required to include energy and carbon information within your annual reporting.

Not sure whether SECR applies to your business? Low Carbon Europe can assess your obligations and confirm what is required.

What must be reported?

SECR reporting usually includes:

Annual energy consumption
Greenhouse gas emissions
Transport fuel usage
Energy efficiency actions taken during the reporting year
An intensity ratio to measure emissions performance
Supporting methodology and calculation information

Businesses must gather accurate energy data across operations, buildings and transport activities.

Many organisations struggle with incomplete utility data, inconsistent records or uncertainty around emissions calculations.

Low Carbon Europe provides structured data collection, emissions calculations and reporting support to ensure your SECR submission is accurate and compliant.

Why SECR matters

SECR is more than a reporting exercise.

Accurate reporting helps businesses:

Identify energy waste
Reduce operating costs
Improve sustainability performance
Strengthen ESG reporting
Support investor and stakeholder expectations
Build a clearer picture of operational efficiency

Businesses that treat SECR as a strategic reporting process — rather than a compliance task — often uncover significant opportunities for energy and cost savings.