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Does Your Business Need to Legally Disclose Its Carbon Emissions?

If your business has over 250 employees and a turnover of £36m or more, the answer is yes &#8211; you will need to disclose your company’s carbon emissions!
Navigating climate-related reporting is essential for UK businesses to ensure compliance and promote sustainability. SECR, TCFD, CRFD, ESOS, and UK SRS each play a critical role in enhancing transparency, improving energy efficiency, and managing climate disclosure-related risks. Understanding and adhering to these frameworks can help companies meet legal requirements, drive environmental and economic benefits, build stakeholder trust, support strategic goals, and contribute to global decarbonisation efforts.
<h2>Ensuring Compliance and Strategic Advantage</h2>
This article provides an overview of five key climate disclosure frameworks that UK businesses need to be aware of in 2024. These include: 
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="#secr">Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="#tcfd">Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="#crfd">Corporate Responsibility and Financial Disclosures (CRFD)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="#esos">Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)</a></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><a href="#srs">UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (SRS)</a></li>
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<h2>Understanding the Evolving Regulatory Landscape</h2>
In today&#8217;s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, businesses are increasingly required to disclose their environmental and sustainability practices. The UK policy landscape for climate disclosure is undergoing significant transformation as the government intensifies its commitment to addressing climate change and achieving net-zero. In recent years, the UK has implemented regulations to enhance transparency and accountability among businesses concerning their environmental impact.
<h2>Importance of Climate Disclosure-Related Reporting Frameworks</h2>
For UK companies, understanding the different climate disclosure-related reporting frameworks is crucial for compliance. The introduction of the Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR) framework in 2019 marked a pivotal shift, mandating large companies to disclose their energy usage and carbon emissions. Building on this momentum, the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework is set to become mandatory for large companies and financial institutions, emphasising the need for carbon accounting and strategic planning.

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<h2>Streamlined Energy and Carbon Reporting (SECR)</h2>
<h3>What is SECR?</h3>
SECR is a UK government initiative aimed at enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. It requires large businesses to report on their energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency measures.
<h3>Who needs to comply? </h3>
SECR reporting became mandatory in 2019 and large companies and limited liability partnerships (LLPs) in the UK must comply. This includes those meeting at least two of the following: turnover of £36 million or more, balance sheet total of £18 million or more, or 250+ employees.
<h3>What needs reporting? </h3>
Companies must report:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Total Energy Use: This includes the consumption of electricity, gas, and transport fuels.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">GHG Emissions: Both direct (Scope 1) and indirect (Scope 2) emissions must be reported.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Energy Efficiency Actions: Details of the energy efficiency measures undertaken during the year.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Narrative Description: A qualitative description of the energy efficiency measures implemented and the methodologies used for calculating energy use and GHG emissions.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Where, when, and how to report?</h3>
SECR information should be included in the directors&#8217; report section of the annual financial filings, with reporting required annually to align with the company’s financial reporting cycle. Companies must adhere to UK government guidelines to ensure accuracy and completeness.
For more detailed information, refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/academy-trust-financial-management-good-practice-guides/streamlined-energy-and-carbon-reporting" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UK Government&#8217;s Guidance on SECR</a>.

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<h2>Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)</h2>
<h3>What is TCFD? </h3>
TCFD is an international framework to improve the reporting of climate-related financial information, aiming to provide consistent, comparable, and reliable disclosures.
<h3>Who needs to comply? </h3>
Initially voluntary, TCFD became mandatory in the UK from April 2022 for large companies, financial institutions, and publicly listed companies.
<h3>What needs reporting? </h3>
Companies must report on:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Governance: The organisation’s governance around climate-related risks and opportunities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strategy: The actual and potential impacts of climate-related risks and opportunities on the organisation’s businesses, strategy, and financial planning.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Risk Management: The processes used to identify, assess, and manage climate-related risks.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Metrics and Targets: The metrics and targets used to assess and manage relevant climate-related risks and opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Where, when, and how to report? </h3>
TCFD-aligned disclosures should be included in the company&#8217;s annual financial filings, with reporting required annually, following the company’s regular financial reporting cycle. Companies should use the TCFD’s recommendations to ensure consistency and comprehensiveness in their disclosures.
It should be noted that TCFD recommendations, which align the UK public sector with global best practice, serve as the foundation for new international sustainability standards, such as those from the proposed sustainability standards from International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 
For more details, refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tcfd-aligned-disclosure-application-guidance/task-force-on-climate-related-financial-disclosure-tcfd-aligned-disclosure-application-guidance" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UK Government&#8217;s TCFD-Aligned Disclosure Application Guidance</a>.

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<h2>Climate-related Financial Disclosure (CRFD)</h2>
<h3>What is CRFD? </h3>
CRFD enhances transparency and accountability by requiring companies to report non-financial information alongside financial data, focusing on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) impacts.
<h3>Who needs to comply?</h3>
CRFD reporting has been required since 2017 and applies to large companies and certain public interest entities in the UK meeting two out of three criteria: turnover of £36 million or more, balance sheet total of £18 million or more, or 250+ employees.
<h3>What needs reporting? </h3>
Companies need to report on various ESG aspects, including:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Environmental: Impact on the environment, including emissions, resource use, and sustainability initiatives.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Social: Employee-related matters, community engagement, and social responsibility activities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Governance: Corporate governance practices, including board diversity, anti-corruption measures, and compliance with regulations.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Human Rights: Policies and practices related to human rights within the company and its supply chain.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Anti-Corruption and Bribery: Measures taken to prevent corruption and bribery.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Where, when, and how to report? </h3>
CRFD information should be included in the non-financial statement section of the annual report, with reporting required annually, in line with the company’s financial reporting schedule. Companies must follow established guidelines and standards for reporting as part of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD).
For detailed and specific guidance, refer to the UK government&#8217;s documentation on climate-related financial disclosures, accessible <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/climate-related-financial-disclosures-for-companies-and-limited-liability-partnerships-llps" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here</a>.

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<h2>Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS)</h2>
<h3>What is ESOS? </h3>
ESOS is a mandatory energy assessment and energy-saving identification program established by the UK government to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in large organisations.
<h3>Who needs to comply? </h3>
ESOS applies to large UK undertakings and their corporate groups, including those with 250+ employees, or an annual turnover in excess of £44 million, and an annual balance sheet total in excess of £38 million.
<h3>What needs reporting? </h3>
Companies must report:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Total Energy Consumption: Across all buildings, transport, and industrial activities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Energy Audits: Detailed audits to identify cost-effective energy-saving measures, covering at least 90% of total energy consumption.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Compliance Evidence Pack: Documentation of compliance, including details of audits, methodologies used, and identified energy-saving opportunities.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Where, when, and how to report? </h3>
Companies must maintain an internal evidence pack and submit a notification of compliance to the Environment Agency. ESOS operates in four-year compliance phases, with the current phase deadline in December 2023. To comply, companies must conduct energy audits in accordance with ESOS standards, compile the evidence pack, and submit the notification of compliance online through the Environment Agency’s ESOS portal.
For further details, please refer to the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/energy-savings-opportunity-scheme-esos" target="_blank" rel="noopener">official ESOS guidance</a>.

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<h2>UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS)</h2>
<h3>What is SRS? </h3>
The UK Sustainability Reporting Standards are guidelines developed to standardise sustainability reporting, based on the global baseline set by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) under the IFRS Foundation. These standards aim to provide consistent, comparable, and reliable ESG information.
<h3>Who Needs to Comply?</h3>
While currently voluntary, UK SRS adoption is increasing among large companies, particularly those with significant environmental impacts or that are publicly traded. The UK government will potentially be making UK SRS adoption mandatory in the future. 
<h3>What Needs Reporting? </h3>
Companies must report on:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Environmental: Greenhouse gas emissions, energy use, water use, waste management, and biodiversity.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Social: Labor practices, community engagement, human rights, and employee health and safety.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Governance: Board composition, executive compensation, risk management, and anti-corruption measures.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Where, When, and How to Report? </h3>
Reports should be included in annual financial reports or published as separate sustainability reports. Reporting should follow UK SRS guidelines for standardised metrics and methodologies, typically conducted annually. Ensuring that reports are audited or verified enhances reliability and stakeholder confidence.
For more details, visit the <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/uk-sustainability-disclosure-standards" target="_blank" rel="noopener">UK Government&#8217;s Guidance on UK Sustainability Reporting Standards</a>.

<h2>An overview of climate disclosure requirements for UK businesses</h2>

<h2>Conclusion</h2>
Navigating climate-related reporting is essential for UK businesses to ensure compliance and promote sustainability. SECR, TCFD, CRFD, ESOS, and UK SRS each enhance transparency, improve energy efficiency, and manage climate disclosure-related risks. Understanding and adhering to these frameworks can help companies meet legal requirements, drive environmental and economic benefits, build stakeholder trust, support strategic goals, and contribute to global decarbonisation efforts.

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Ecologi acquires Net Zero Now

In a landmark move set to reshape corporate climate action, we’re excited to announce that Ecologi, the UK&#8217;s most trusted climate action platform, has acquired <a href="https://netzeronow.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Net Zero Now</a>, the sector-specific carbon measurement and reduction platform for businesses.
The combined entity operating under the Ecologi brand will create a single solution for industry climate leadership towards net zero. The integration combines sector-specific carbon measurement and reduction with world class verified climate projects that supports businesses wherever they are on their net zero journey.

<h2>The game-changing impact of this acquisition</h2>
The strategic acquisition solves two fundamental challenges in corporate climate action: businesses have been forced to choose between fragmented solutions and generic ‘one size fits all’ approaches that ignore crucial sector-specific needs. By combining Net Zero Now&#8217;s sector-specific protocol expertise with Ecologi&#8217;s platform funding top-tier climate projects, we&#8217;re creating a tailored and complete solution helping businesses lead their industries towards net zero.

Reduce emissions.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Measure Scope 1, 2 &amp; 3 emissions with sector-specific industry GHG protocols</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Set short term and long term reduction target emissions aligned to SBTi</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tailored reduction plans for sector-specific emissions pathways</li>
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Restore our planet.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Compensate for unavoidable emissions as you reduce them through 
funding verified, high-quality carbon avoidance and removal credits</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Contribute to global climate goals by funding climate Impact Funds for 
beyond value chain mitigation and/or as part of your products &amp; services</li>
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Report on progress.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Corporate sustainability standards e.g. CSRD, SECR, SBTi, CDP, B Corp</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Sector specific standards e.g. Accountancy, Hospitality, Public Sector</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Custom climate impact reports and embeddable dashboards</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Communications toolkit for board and stakeholder engagement</li>
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Climate leadership starts here

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Neil Ross Russell, Managing Director of Net Zero Now, said:
<blockquote>Businesses want to take climate action, but they want to know they’re doing it right and what’s right for a restaurant business is not the same as what’s right for an accounting firm.  They need industry-specific guidance and clear pathways to climate leadership. By joining forces with Ecologi, we&#8217;re creating a platform that allows us to provide credible, simple and affordable, sector-specific, end-to-end climate solutions for businesses in our existing sectors and collaborate with industry partners on new sector-led solutions.</blockquote>

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The acquisition aligns with Ecologi&#8217;s mission to accelerate business climate action and grow our 24,000 strong customer base. Established sector protocols including hospitality and professional services will be the initial focus with plans to expand across additional industries throughout 2025.
With organisations under increasingly complex stakeholder and industry compliance demands for environmental accountability, this end-to-end solution also ensures streamlined reporting, monitoring progress, supply chain transparency, and voluntary disclosures. This transforms business leaders into climate leaders with the confidence to tackle their climate commitments head-on, communicating and meeting critical regulatory requirements like SECR, CSRD and SBTi.

<h2>More about Net Zero Now</h2>
Founded in 2021, Net Zero Now has developed a proprietary sector-led approach, which combines climate expertise alongside the sector knowledge and experience of relevant industry bodies, industry influencers and larger businesses to reach a consensus around what Net Zero means in practice for businesses in each sector. To date, the company has measured and validated 1.8 MtCO2e lifetime emissions supporting more than 50+ leading brands including Coca Cola Europacific Partners, L&#8217;Orèal, Heineken, Pernod Ricard, Subway, Hard Rock Cafe, Adnams, Edgbaston and James Cowper Kreston.

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4 hospitality companies leading the way on climate action

Sustainability is no longer a nice-to-have in the hospitality industry — it&#8217;s a business necessity. With increasing regulatory pressure, shifting customer expectations, and the growing impact of climate change, hospitality businesses are finding that taking action isn&#8217;t just about responsibility—it&#8217;s about resilience. This is particularly evident as 70% of Brits are now actively trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle (Nutritics, 2024), and 44% say sustainability is important in their choice of venue to visit (Morning Advertiser, 2023). From tackling food waste to cutting carbon emissions, the sector is facing both challenges and opportunities to drive meaningful change.
At the heart of this transformation is the food system. The hospitality industry relies on farming—a sector responsible for nearly 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions and one that is increasingly vulnerable to climate disruption. Rising temperatures, unpredictable weather, and supply chain instability are already affecting food availability and costs, making sustainability not just an ethical priority but a commercial imperative. This is reflected in consumer behavior, with 47% of consumers wanting more information about carbon footprints on menus, and 41% saying this information would influence their order (CGA Strategy, 2023).
Fortunately, forward-thinking hospitality businesses are stepping up, driven by clear market demand—34% of UK pub and restaurant goers are prepared to spend more in venues with strong sustainability credentials, increasing to 47% for Gen Z and Millennials (Sustainability Beat, 2023). This generational shift is significant, with consumers aged 18-34 being nearly twice as likely to pay more for sustainability than those aged 55+ (WaterAid, 2023).
As the food and beverage industry awakens to its environmental responsibilities, and with climate change threatening to fundamentally disrupt global food security, restaurants and food service enterprises are stepping up to take meaningful climate action. These pioneering businesses are demonstrating how sustainability can enhance business performance while making a positive environmental impact, even as they navigate the unique challenges of being both a contributor to and victim of climate change.
Read about four hospitality companies that are championing climate action, and explore how they are turning environmental challenges into business opportunities.
Whether it&#8217;s engaging employees, measuring carbon footprints, or developing new sustainable service offerings, these venues are setting the standard for a greener future in hospitality.
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<li>Hawksmoor: Leading Sustainability in Fine Dining</li>
<li>Freemans Event Partners: Pioneering Sustainable Event Catering</li>
<li>Lisini Pub Co: Family Legacy Meets Sustainable Innovation</li>
<li>The Assemblies: Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality in Bristol</li>
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<h2>Hawksmoor: leading sustainability in fine dining</h2>
Key Improvements:
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<li> Achieved B Corp certification in September 2022</li>
<li>Comprehensive review of operational sustainability across all locations</li>
<li>Implementation of energy reduction initiatives</li>
<li>Enhanced waste management systems</li>
<li>Water conservation measures</li>
<li>Integration of sustainability into staff training programs</li>
</ul>
Hawksmoor&#8217;s journey exemplifies how restaurant groups can lead in sustainability within the hospitality sector. Their comprehensive approach includes setting ambitious net-zero targets for 2030 while focusing on immediate operational improvements. The restaurant group&#8217;s commitment is evidenced by their systematic review of day-to-day operations across their locations in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, and New York. What sets them apart is their holistic approach to sustainability: examining energy usage, waste management, and water consumption while maintaining their reputation for quality dining. Their structured approach to employee engagement includes a two-day intensive induction program that emphasises sustainability, making it a core part of their culture.
Ellie Besley-Gould, Head of Purpose at Hawksmoor, said:
<blockquote>We&#8217;ve been heavily involved with the Sustainable Restaurant Association since about 12 years ago&#8230; It&#8217;s a really important area for us to be stepping up the work in, looking at how we can inspire change.</blockquote>

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<h2>Freemans Event Partners: pioneering sustainable event catering</h2>
Key Improvements:
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<li>Achieved 38.4% reduction in emissions compared to projections</li>
<li>Implemented innovative &#8220;Zero Zone&#8221; testing area</li>
<li>Introduced shuttle buggies for reduced transport emissions</li>
<li>Deployed hybrid power generators</li>
<li>Established carbon menu labelling</li>
<li>Enhanced waste management through compostable solutions</li>
</ul>
Freemans Event Partners&#8217; journey demonstrates how large-scale event catering can embrace sustainability without compromising service quality. Their innovative approach at the British Grand Prix showcases their commitment to reducing environmental impact in high-pressure environments. The company&#8217;s dedication is evidenced by exceeding their initial 5% emissions reduction target and implementing a groundbreaking &#8220;Zero Zone&#8221; area for testing new sustainability initiatives. What sets them apart is their data-driven approach to sustainability: measuring and analysing emissions across all aspects of their operation, from food stalls to logistics and waste management.
Richard West, Sustainability Manager at Freemans Event Partners, said:
<blockquote>Through partnering we&#8217;ve realised that collaboration is key to making lasting and impactful environmental changes in the events catering industry. The process has been much more straightforward than we thought it would be and we look forward to setting even bigger reductions targets as we go forward.</blockquote>

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<h2>Lisini Pub Co: family legacy meets sustainable innovation</h2>
Key Improvements:
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<li>Reduced scope 1 and 2 emissions by 48% through renewable electricity</li>
<li>Won the Flor de Cana Rum Sustainability Award</li>
<li>Achieved lowest electricity demand in 10 years</li>
<li>Implemented LED lighting and sensor systems</li>
<li>Launched biodiversity project at Dalziel Park</li>
<li>Developed sustainable kitchen practices and menu innovation</li>
<li>Created venue-specific green teams</li>
</ul>
Lisini Pub Co&#8217;s journey demonstrates how family-owned hospitality businesses can transform their environmental impact while preserving their heritage. Their comprehensive approach combines traditional Scottish hospitality with modern sustainability practices across their venues, including the historic Angels hotel in Uddingston. What sets them apart is their innovative approach to sustainability: implementing competitive green teams across venues, achieving dramatic emissions reductions, and maintaining their commitment to quality service. Their structured approach includes both operational improvements and employee engagement, making sustainability a core part of their 45-year family legacy.
Siobhan Edwards, Director Lisini Pub Group, said:
<blockquote>It&#8217;s not until we&#8217;ve been working in the last year that we&#8217;ve really truly understood our carbon footprint. It&#8217;s the right thing to do, it&#8217;s the right thing for our customers, for our planet, for the environment, and actually it saves us money at the same time.</blockquote>

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<h2>The Assemblies: Pioneering Sustainable Hospitality in Bristol</h2>
Key Improvements:
<ul>
<li>Established 100-mile radius local sourcing policy</li>
<li>Implemented full venue LED lighting systems</li>
<li>Introduced reusable cups for music events</li>
<li>Developed nose-to-tail food waste reduction policy</li>
<li>Created vegetarian menu options to reduce emissions</li>
<li>Enhanced supplier partnerships for sustainability</li>
<li>Achieved an impressive 3-star rating in the Food Made Good Standard, scoring 92% overall and 91% specifically in environmental practices</li>
</ul>
The Assemblies&#8217; journey showcases how urban hospitality venues can lead in sustainability while building strong community connections. Since their inception in 2009, they&#8217;ve demonstrated that local sourcing and environmental responsibility can coexist with business success. What sets them apart is their data-driven approach to sustainability: analysing carbon ratings, implementing local sourcing policies, and creating innovative menu solutions. Their comprehensive strategy includes everything from sound system upgrades to waste reduction initiatives, making sustainability integral to their operation.
Anna Blightman, Brand Marketing Manager, said:
<blockquote>Something that our partnership has allowed us to do, is lay all the data out on the table so that we can actually look at it, and stand to analyse it and understand where we can make changes. If we don&#8217;t start now, when will we start?</blockquote>

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As these leading hospitality companies show, meaningful climate action can drive significant business benefits—from stronger customer and employee engagement to enhanced brand reputation and risk mitigation. By taking a thoughtful, transparent, and impactful approach, businesses can pave the way for a sustainable future.
Ready to take the lead in climate action? Book in a 30 minute discovery call with our Hospitality sector experts and find out more about partnering with Ecologi to measure your emissions, set reduction goals and fund high-quality climate action on the road to net-zero.

Climate Disclosure	SECR	TCFD	CRFD	ESOS	UK SRS
Legal requirement?	Yes	Becoming mandatory in the UK	Yes (part of NFRD)	Yes	No, but increasingly adopted
Who needs to comply?	Large companies and LLPs in the UK	Large companies, financial institutions, publicly listed companies	Large companies and public interest entities in the UK	Large UK undertakings and corporate groups	Voluntary - Large and publicly traded companies
Specific criteria includes	Over 250 employees. Turnover of £36m+	Over 500 employees. Turnover £500m+	Over 500 employees. Turnover £500m+	Over 250 employees. Turnover of £44m+	Voluntary - Not specified
What to report?	Energy use, GHG emissions, energy efficiency actions	Governance, strategy, risk management, metrics & targets	Environmental, social, governance impacts, human rights, anti-corruption	Energy consumption, energy audits, compliance evidence pack	Environmental, social, governance metrics
Where to report?	Annual financial filings	Annual financial filings	Annual reports	Environment Agency online portal	Annual or sustainability reports
When to report?	Annually, since 2019	Annually, from April 2022	Annually, since 2017	Every four years, next in Dec 2023	Annually, voluntary

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