SECR mandatory disclosure scope
Energy use (kWh) for the financial year — gas, electricity, transport. Greenhouse gas emissions in tonnes CO2e — Scope 1 (direct), Scope 2 (purchased electricity). Energy efficiency actions taken in the year. Intensity metric (e.g. tCO2e per £m turnover or per FTE). Methodology disclosure (location-based vs market-based for Scope 2).
How solar PV affects SECR metrics
On-site solar generation reduces grid-imported electricity. Location-based Scope 2: kWh × current UK grid emissions factor (~0.21 kgCO2e/kWh in 2026). On-site solar is location-based zero-carbon by definition. For 1 MW install generating 920 MWh/year self-consumed: Scope 2 reduction 193 tCO2e annually.
Audit-ready data layer
SECR submissions are subject to audit by directors and external assurance providers. Our independent third-party monitoring layer provides audit-grade monthly generation export, formatted for SECR ingestion using current UK Conversion Factors. Pre-formatted exports for SECR Reporter, Greenstone, Worldfavor, Watershed, Persefoni platforms.
Common questions
Does SECR apply to our company?
SECR applies to UK incorporated companies meeting any two of: turnover £36m+, balance sheet £18m+, employees 250+. Plus all UK quoted companies regardless of size.
How does solar improve our SECR rating?
Direct improvement to Scope 2 emissions. For typical 1 MW install: 193 tCO2e/year reduction. Plus quantifiable energy efficiency action narrative. Plus auditable data layer for assurance.