Environmental Compliance for Christmas

According to HSBC’s Navigator report, 86% of businesses expect sales to increase due to investment in sustainability. This begs the question – how can you make your organisation more sustainable?

For many businesses, especially large businesses, the best place to start is legislation. How can you make your organisation environmentally compliant this Christmas? We’ve collated the most common types of legislation we help our clients navigate below.

Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)

Streamlined Energy & Carbon Reporting (SECR) is the UK Government’s energy and carbon reporting framework which came into force on 1st April 2019. It is estimated that up to 12,000 large UK companies will be required to report under the SECR framework, aimed at reducing the complexity of current energy and carbon reporting requirements. These regulations are designed to help large businesses prioritise energy efficiency and increase transparency about carbon emissions for stakeholders and the public.

Does your organisation need to comply with the SECR requirement? Take a look at our SECR webpage for more information and to assess your eligibility.

Energy Saving Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)

The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is a mandatory requirement for all large enterprises in the UK. It is estimated that around 10,000 organisations, covering up to 200,000 buildings, are expected to be included in ESOS. The scheme requires recording and reporting of energy data for buildings, transport, and industrial processes over a 12-month period. Additionally, the scheme requires energy surveys accompanied by cost-effective recommendations to reduce energy demand and improve energy efficiency. All of the evidence gathered must be signed off by an accredited ESOS Lead Assessor.

Organisations that fail to comply with ESOS Phase 3 by the deadline date of 5th December 2023 are likely to face substantial financial penalties.

For more information about ESOS, and to check your organisation’s eligibility, take a look at our ESOS webpage.

PPN 06/21 and the Carbon Reduction Plan

The government recently released Public Procurement Note 06/21, which states that all organisations supplying public sector contracts with a value of more than £5 million must have a Carbon Reduction Plan in place. A Carbon Reduction Plan is a statement from an organisation detailing their current carbon footprint, along with their commitment to help the UK achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

The GEP Environmental team has experience helping organisations of all sizes create Carbon Reduction Plans and reduce carbon emissions.

Unsure of what to do to make your organisation more environmentally compliant? Our team of environmental consultants are legislative experts, and can assess your organisation to ensure eligibility and compliance this festive season. For more information and a no-obligation phone call, get in touch today.