industry
All
Location
United Kingdom
Status
In effect
Overview
The Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting Regulation (SECR), in effect since 2019, mandates large businesses in the United Kingdom (UK) to report on their yearly greenhouse gas emissions and energy use. These businesses must also describe any steps they are taking to improve energy efficiency. The policy, which affects an estimated 11,900 companies in the UK, is designed to encourage companies to implement sustainability measures.
Requirements
Disclose scope 1 and scope 2 emissions
Disclose actions to increase energy efficiency
Affected Companies
Revenue thresholds
Companies with gross income of greater than USD 45 million and assets above USD 23 million
Company size
250 employees or more
Company Type
Publicly listed companies
Geography
UK
industry
All
Status:
timeline for compliance
Requirements began to apply on April 1, 2019.
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