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Metrics, targets and evidence trails

Metrics become credible when leaders agree on definitions, data ownership, controls, approvals and evidence storage. This guide outlines practical decisions that prevent late-cycle rework.

SECR and SRS metrics targets evidence trails

Decisions that prevent chaos

  • Which metrics leadership will review quarterly and why
  • Definitions and boundaries for emissions and operational metrics
  • Ownership per metric, plus validations and approvals
  • Targets and time horizons, including interim checkpoints
  • Evidence storage and change control for methodologies

Most of the rework in a reporting cycle traces back to one of these five decisions being left open until the numbers are already being assembled. Settling them early, and holding the evidence trail that supports them, is what UK SECR and SRS reporting work is for.