Common pitfalls and tips for SECR compliance reporting
Streamlined energy and carbon reporting (SECR) is the first bit of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compliance that companies in the UK face. SECR compliance becomes relevant when your company becomes quoted, or grows to be a large company/LLP, defined as meeting two of the following three criteria: 250 employees, £36 million turnover, and an £18 million balance sheet. At this point you need to include SECR content in your Annual Report published at Companies House. The conten
PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans and other government contract ESG requirements
ESG is now embedded throughout UK government procurement. Depending on the contract, suppliers may be assessed on carbon reduction targets, social value, modern slavery controls, cyber security and payment practices. Understanding these requirements early can significantly improve your chances of success when bidding for government work. ESG requirements for government contracts Government requirements for public procurement are communicated via Procurement Policy Notes (PPNs
Practical tips for completing SBT application forms
We’ve helped many companies achieve Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) verification for their near-term and Net Zero targets. This involves measuring GHG emissions, planning targets, and modelling abatement plans to achieve the goals. The very last step is then the SBTi application itself and this is not as simple as it sounds. In order for the SBTi to verify a company’s targets they need confidence of the target boundary, the emissions measurement and the target level