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
Five tips for producing your Modern Slavery Statement
Since 2015, companies that do business in the UK have had to publish a Modern Slavery Statement when their annual turnover exceeds £36 million. It’s usually one of the first pieces of ESG legislation that companies have to comply with. What does the Modern Slavery Act require? The legislation itself (the Modern Slavery Act 2015) is actually quite simple and there are only two things a company needs to do: Publish a director approved and signed Modern Slavery Statement every