SECR: Choosing a carbon intensity ratio
You must include at least one carbon intensity ratio in your Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) report. Your carbon intensity ratio normalises your emissions data against ...
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How to turn your carbon targets into effective...
Setting a carbon reduction target, such as a Science Based Target, is just the start of your decarbonisation journey - in order to achieve your goal, you need to take action to reduce...
Why should businesses consider going beyond their energy...
Recently, we’ve seen more businesses either voluntarily submitting energy reports, or going beyond the requirements of the schemes they’re required to participate in. This means c...
Top 5 most common mistakes to avoid in...
Although the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) scheme was designed to be a simpler way for businesses to report on their emissions, it’s not always easy for businesses ...
Two steps to kick-start your decarbonisation strategy
When you’re starting to put together your organisation’s decarbonisation strategy, it can be tempting to start taking action to reduce your emissions straightaway. But it’s vita...
How will rising carbon prices and a new...
As carbon prices reach record levels in the EU, many UK-based energy managers will be considering how their organisation could be affected by increasing emissions market costs. Althou...
Queen’s Speech 2021: Energy, Climate and Environment summary
The Government presented the Queen’s Speech programme at the State Opening of Parliament on 11 May, highlighting their legislative agenda&nbs...
How updates to industry charges could make energy...
If your manufacturing business is one of many that successfully implements demand management strategies to avoid or reduce your electricity distribution and transmission industry char...
Our SECR journey: what we’ve done and where...
Whether you’re putting together your first Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) report or you have already submitted a couple of reports under the scheme, finding and impl...
Stronger national carbon target must be backed by...
This week, Boris Johnson has made a positive step towards a greener future for the UK by agreeing to enshrine a new carbon target to reduce our national emissions by 78% by 2035, vs 1...
Why sustainable businesses must prioritise data management
A successful sustainability strategy is built on solid utility data. From finding your baseline, to tracking your progress, this all relies on easy access to accurate and timely infor...
TNUoS costs: what businesses need to know
Transmission charges (TNUoS) have been the subject of much focus in recent weeks. The confirmation of 2020/21 Triad periods has clarified TNUoS charges for the year ahead for many bus...