PPN 006 compliance guides for UK suppliers, what the Procurement Policy Note requires, how to write a Carbon Reduction Plan, sector-specific guidance, and the £5m tender threshold.
Procurement Policy Note 06/21, now PPN 006, requires every supplier bidding for UK central government contracts above £5 million per year to publish a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). The rule is enforced at the bid stage: no CRP, no contract. NHS Supply Chain extended the same requirement to its supplier base, which is why most SMEs first encounter PPN 006 through an NHS or local-authority tender form.
A compliant plan is a short, public PDF that states the supplier's baseline emissions across Scope 1, Scope 2 and the six mandated Scope 3 categories, names a 2050 net zero target, and lists the projects the business will deliver to get there. The structure is fixed by the Cabinet Office's Annex A template, buyers compare submissions against that template, so deviating from it is the most common reason CRPs are rejected.
The guides below cover the full lifecycle: what PPN 006 actually says, how to build a CRP from scratch, sector-specific guidance for construction and NHS suppliers, and when working with a consultant is worth the cost.
Someone has asked you for a Carbon Reduction Plan as part of a government tender. Here is exactly what PPN 006 requires, who needs one, and the 7 steps to build one that passes scrutiny.
The complete guide to creating a PPN 006-compliant Carbon Reduction Plan. Section-by-section template walkthrough, Scope 1/2/3 data collection checklist, 12 common mistakes, and the 8-step compliance roadmap.
Should you use a carbon reduction plan consultant for PPN 006 compliance? This guide explains what a CRP consultant does, the risks of DIY submissions, typical costs, and how to decide when expert help is worth it.
Bidding on public sector contracts? Your Carbon Reduction Plan must meet PPN 006 requirements. Step-by-step guide for UK SMEs, what to include, common mistakes, and a free template.
PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21) requires all UK government suppliers to have a Carbon Reduction Plan. Here's what it actually means for your business, who it applies to, and the deadlines you can't miss.
Supplying the NHS? You need a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan to win and retain contracts. Here's exactly what PPN 006 requires, written for suppliers, not sustainability consultants.
How to create a PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan for construction. Scope 3 subcontractor guidance, embodied carbon, and National Highways requirements. Step-by-step.
What is ISO 14068? Learn the requirements for carbon neutrality certification, how it differs from PAS 2060, and how businesses achieve ISO 14068 compliance. Step-by-step.
The guidance in these articles is grounded in the documents below. We recommend reading them alongside our guides.