Should you use a carbon reduction plan consultant for PPN 006 compliance? While not legally required, the consequences of a non-compliant CRP — automatic tender disqualification from contracts worth £5 million or more — make expert help strongly advisable.
A carbon reduction plan consultant gathers your energy, transport, waste and supply chain data; calculates Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions using the GHG Protocol; identifies reduction opportunities; writes and formats your Carbon Reduction Plan to meet PPN 006 Annex A requirements; and supports annual updates.
Common DIY mistakes include incorrect GHG Protocol methodology, incomplete Scope 3 coverage, outdated DEFRA emission factors, and failure to use the Annex A format. Each of these can result in automatic rejection from the procurement process.
A CRP consultant in the UK typically charges £1,500–£5,000 for a full PPN 006-compliant plan, depending on organisation size, number of sites, and Scope 3 depth required. The cost of non-compliance — losing a £5 million+ contract — far exceeds the investment.
Not legally required, but strongly advisable given the consequences of non-compliance (automatic tender disqualification).
£1,500–£5,000 for a full PPN 006-compliant CRP.
Yes, if you have strong GHG Protocol knowledge. For most businesses, the risk of rejection outweighs the cost of a consultant.