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Have You Been Asked for a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan? 

We’ll help you understand what’s required. 

Most of the businesses and organisations we work with don’t have a dedicated sustainability specialist. They're businesses trying to win work and need some help understanding what's being asked of them. That's where we come in. We'll explain the requirements, guide you through the process and help you prepare a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan that supports your tender submission. 

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What is a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan?

Due to the UK Governments commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050, Procurement Policy Note (PPN) 06/21 was introduced, to ensure anyone bidding for a large Government contract had considered their business’s carbon emissions and had plans in place to reduce them. This plan covers Scope 1 and 2, and a partial Scope 3 assessment, which includes relevant emissions to your business from the following 5 categories:

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution
  • Waste generated
  • Business Travel
  • Employee Commuting
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution

Once completed, the PPN 06/21 needs to be publicly accessible on the company’s website and up issued each year to track the reductions over time.

Do You Actually Need a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan? 

This depends on the contract you are bidding for. Many public sector tenders now ask suppliers to demonstrate how they’re measuring and reducing their carbon emissions. If a PPN 06/21 is required for your tender, this will be stated as part of the tender requirement. It is worth noting that policies change over time, so a PPN 06/21 may be a future requirement for when re-tendering.

If you’re unsure whether the requirement applies to you, we’ll help you work it out before you spend time gathering information.

Never Done a PPN 06/21 Before? 

Don’t worry! Most businesses we speak to are dealing with this for the first time. These businesses don’t have a dedicated sustainability team, haven’t measured their emissions before, and they certainly weren’t expecting to become experts in carbon reporting just to submit a tender.

The good news is you don’t have to! Our role is to help you understand what’s required and guide you through the process step by step, with no confusing terminology – Just straightforward advice and practical support.

Here's How We Help 

We keep the process as straightforward as possible. 

Step 1: We Understand Your Tender

We'll review the requirement and help you understand exactly what's being asked. If you don’t need a PPN 06/21, we will let you know. 

Step 2: We Help You Gather the Information 

We'll explain what information is required and where it's usually found. 

Step 3: We Prepare Your Carbon Reduction Plan 

We'll create a professionally presented plan that aligns with the UK Government issued requirements.

Step 4: We Talk You Through Everything 

Before anything is finalised, we'll explain the document, answer your questions, and make sure you're comfortable with what is being submitted. 

What You'll Receive 

Every organisation is different, but your PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan will typically include:

  • A Net Zero commitment
  • A baseline emissions figure
  • Current emissions information, if you are completing this for a subsequent year
  • Carbon reduction measures already in place,
  • Planned measures for future improvement
  • A professionally presented document suitable for publication

Most importantly, you’ll understand what the document contains and what it means for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions 

Many organisations only discover they need a Carbon Reduction Plan during the tender process. If you're working towards a deadline, let us know and we'll do our best to help.

Most of our clients don't. We'll guide you through the process and explain everything in plain English. 

That's fine. Many organisations we work with start from the same position. We'll help you understand what's required for your business and identify the best way forward. 

What's the Difference Between a Carbon Reduction Plan and a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan?

A PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan is a UK Government document which is required for some Government tenders, to show a businesses commitment to reduce their emissions. It requires relevant Scope 1 and 2 emissions to be calculated, as well as 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories to be assessed. This includes all relevant emissions to your business from the following categories:

  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution
  • Waste generated
  • Business Travel
  • Employee Commuting
  • Downstream Transportation and Distribution

A Carbon Reduction Plan will review all relevant Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions to your business, and look at ways of reducing these emissions over time.

Related Services 

Carbon Footprint Assessment 

Need to understand your emissions before creating a Carbon Reduction Plan? 

Carbon Reduction Plan 

Turn your emissions baseline into a practical roadmap for future reductions. 

Let's Make This Simple 

If you’ve been asked for a Carbon Reduction Plan and aren’t sure where to begin, let’s start with a conversation.

We’ll explain what’s required, answer your questions and help you understand the most appropriate next step for your organisation. You don’t need to have all the answers, that’s what we’re here for.

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