The UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has officially published the 2026 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Conversion Factors for Company Reporting.
At CarbonVerified, we prioritize compliance and accuracy. We are pleased to announce that our platform has been fully updated with the complete 2026 factor set. All calculations on our platform for your 2026 reporting periods will automatically use the correct, verified government conversion factors without any manual input needed from you!
What Are the Key Changes in the 2026 Factors?
Each year, the conversion factors fluctuate based on the UK fuel mix, renewable energy generation capacity, and methodological improvements. Here are the most notable updates in the 2026 dataset:
- UK Electricity Grid Intensity Decarbonization: The UK electricity factor saw a significant decrease compared to 2025. This is due to a cleaner grid mix with increased offshore wind and solar capacity, alongside lower reliance on fossil fuels. If your business consumes electricity, your Scope 2 location-based footprint will naturally decrease for 2026.
- Refined Passenger and Delivery Vehicle Calculations: The vehicle factors have been revised to account for updated real-world driving data and a growing share of hybrid/electric vehicles in the average fleet.
- WTT (Well-to-Tank) and T&D (Transmission & Distribution) Updates: Scope 3 supply chain and grid losses have been adjusted to reflect upstream energy refining and transport changes.
How This Affects Your Carbon Accounting
If you are reporting for periods covering 2026 (for frameworks like SECR, PPN 006, or voluntary reporting), the system will automatically match your activity data to the new 2026 factors.
Because the UK grid factor has decreased significantly, businesses that have been actively transition-planning will see positive results in their Scope 2 emissions report. This decreased factor reflects the real-world progress of the UK energy transition.
We’ve Done the Hard Work for You
You don't need to manually update Excel spreadsheets or verify individual factors. Our database now holds the complete set of over 7,000 factors, mapped to match your exact utility, travel, waste, and supply chain activities.
Thank you for partnering with us to build a transparent, compliant, and net-zero aligned future. You can run your updated 2026 calculations in your dashboard right now!
