The ESOS phase 3 compliance date has been pushed back to 5th June 2024, having previously been 5th December 2023.
Despite the extension, we urge organisations to act now to ensure that they secure a lead assessor well ahead of the revised date and complete their submission on time.
In addition to the deadline extension, the following changes have been made to ESOS phase 3:
- Requirement for a summary template to include compliance information in the ESOS report
- Requirement to submit additional data in the compliance notification (as set out in Annex A)
- Requirement to include an energy intensity metric in ESOS reports
- A change to the de minimis exemption so that participants’ Significant Energy Consumption covers at least 95% of their Total Energy Consumption (as compared to 90% in Phase 2)
- Requirement for ESOS reports to provide more information on next steps for implementing recommendations
- Requirement for participants to set a target or action plan following the Phase 3 compliance deadline, on which they will be required to report against annually
- Requirement to share ESOS reports with subsidiaries
Establishing ESOS compliance sooner rather than later has numerous advantages.
The energy-saving initiatives revealed in the ESOS surveys can provide you with practical and cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint, consumption, and energy costs.
Contact the ESOS specialists for expert compliance advice and support.