We support UK organisations in complying with Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR), a mandatory framework introduced in April 2019 that replaced the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. SECR helps businesses report energy use and carbon emissions and applies to over 12,000 organisations, including all UK-quoted companies and large unquoted firms meeting at least two of the following criteria:
- Employing 250+ staff
- Turnover in excess of £36 million
- Balance sheet total over £18 million
Why SECR compliance matters for UK businesses
Mandatory compliance: SECR is regulated by HMRC and carries potential penalties for non-compliance.
- Stakeholder transparency: Publishing energy consumption and carbon emissions enhances public trust and boosts sustainability reputation.
- Opportunity for efficiency gains: The process isn’t just a reporting exercise - it encourages organisations to uncover energy-saving opportunities and operational improvements.
- Foundation for net‑zero: SECR data often forms the baseline for broader carbon footprint assessments and long-term decarbonisation strategies.
Our SECR reporting service: a complete compliance solution
Bellrock provides an end-to-end SECR solution, making compliance simple and strategic:
- SECR eligibility assessment
We begin by assessing whether your business falls within the scope of SECR requirements - particularly useful for navigating the regulatory threshold. - Energy data collection and management
We handle the collection, collation, and management of necessary energy data - covering gas, electricity, and transport emissions. We ensure accuracy and completeness, minimising the administrative burden on clients. - SECR emissions calculation and methodology
Our team applies robust methodologies to calculate greenhouse gas emissions in full compliance with SECR rules and HMRC audit standards. - SECR reporting and HMRC compliance
We prepare the formal SECR report for submission to HMRC, ensuring all regulatory requirements are met and reducing audit risk. - Energy efficiency opportunities and cost savings
Beyond compliance, we help clients identify energy efficiency and carbon reduction opportunities. This may include installing additional meters or other process optimisation initiatives aimed at cost savings.
End-to-end SECR support aligned to net zero goals
- Risk management: Helps businesses meet compliance obligations and avoid potential fines.
- Enhanced sustainability profile: Transparent emissions reporting can improve relationships with stakeholders, clients, and investors.
- Operational insight: SECR data serves as a springboard for broader energy and carbon management, aligning with environmental goals.
- Scalable approach: We help firms build out their emissions footprint to include full-scope emissions, supporting comprehensive sustainability strategies beyond SECR.
We provide a comprehensive end-to-end SECR service, starting with eligibility assessment and progressing through data management, emissions calculation, compliance reporting, and identifying energy efficiency opportunities. Our expertise helps organisations not only meet regulatory mandates but also embed sustainability into their operations - supporting both near-term compliance and long-term NetZero ambitions.
Common SECR misconceptions and compliance mistakes to avoid
It is often thought that SECR only applies to quoted companies, however, unquoted and LLPs meeting the aforementioned size thresholds are also in scope.
Many also assume reporting is optional, but it is mandatory for qualifying organisations.
Another frequent error is underestimating transport emissions; SECR requires inclusion of business travel in company and personal vehicles.
Businesses also often overlook the need for a clear intensity ratio and a narrative on energy efficiency actions, both of which are essential for compliance.
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Is your business SECR ready?
Before you begin (or submit) your SECR report, it’s essential to know whether your business is fully prepared.
Our interactive SECR Readiness Checklist helps you quickly assess whether you have the right data, processes and governance in place to meet compliance requirements with confidence. In just a few minutes, you can identify potential gaps, reduce risk and understand what action is needed before reporting deadlines approach.
You can download the checklist to use internally or complete it online, making it easy to share to your relevant teams.
