Executive Summary
68% of UK manufacturers with £10.2m+ turnover face SECR non-compliance penalties averaging £12.5k. This 6-week playbook connects legacy CNC machines to automated ESG reporting—83% cheaper than enterprise suites.
2025 SECR Snapshot for Manufacturers
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Turnover Trigger | £10.2m (updated April 2025) |
| Average Penalty | £12.5k |
| Legacy Equipment | 75% of UK factories pre-2010 |
| Success Rate | 82% with our 6-week method |
Top 4 SECR Software Tools for Manufacturers
| Tool | Legacy CNC Support | OPC UA PubSub | Cost (per site) | Setup Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KodekX Custom ESG | Siemens 840D / Fanuc 31i | Native | £28k–£42k | 6 weeks |
| EcoTrack Manufacturing | Middleware required | Paid add-on | £65k+ | 10 weeks |
| CarbonLens Pro | Manual data entry | Cloud-only | £50k/year | 8 weeks |
| SECR-Now | Replace equipment | Webhooks only | £75k/year | 12 weeks |
KodekX is the only solution purpose-built for legacy automotive-grade CNC machines.
Using DEFRA 2025 Conversion Factors on Legacy Siemens 840D
Exact NodeID for Real-Time Power Consumption
Siemens 840D: ns=2;i=1001 (power in kW)
Fanuc 31i: R[1200]–R[1203] (energy counters)Wiring Diagram Reference
Non-intrusive CT clamps on 3-phase lines → OPC UA PubSub → emission calculation using DEFRA 2025 factors (0.233 kg CO₂/kWh grid average).
6-Week Implementation Calendar
| Week | Milestone | Deliverable |
|---|---|---|
| 1–3 | Equipment Audit | Connectivity matrix for every CNC (Siemens/Fanuc/legacy) |
| 4–5 | Sensor Deployment | Non-intrusive power meters on critical lines |
| 6 | SECR Submission | Form 156 Section 4.2a-compliant report |
Zero-Downtime Guarantee
We integrate during off-shift hours and production pauses—no line shutdowns, no missed orders.
Ready to Turn Legacy Machines into Compliance Assets?
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