How J Hopkins Contractors Achieved a PPN 006 CRP in Under 14 Days

Highways & Civil Engineering · Case Study

J Hopkins partnered with The Carbon Stamp to rapidly produce a fully compliant, audit-ready Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with PPN 006. Delivered in less than 2 weeks, the plan supported an urgent National Highways tender and established a verified emissions baseline covering Scope 1, 2 and all relevant Scope 3 categories.

Client Testimonial

"The Carbon Stamp were exceptional. They stepped in at short notice as we had a tender deadline to meet. Frazer and his team produced a clear, professional PPN 006 (Previously PPN 06/21) Carbon Reduction Plan just in time for our submission. Their expertise and responsiveness were great. Excellent communication throughout made the whole process smooth and stress free. Highly recommend."— Tony Brooks, Business Development Manager, J Hopkins Contractors

Before Working With The Carbon Stamp

• Their previous CRP was based on outdated 2018 data, no longer reflecting their actual operations, fleet, or supply chain emissions.
• No verified baseline aligned to the GHG Protocol, making tender responses difficult to evidence.
• Limited internal visibility on high-impact Scope 3 categories like asphalt, bitumen and ironwork.

After Working With The Carbon Stamp

• A complete, GHG-Protocol-aligned baseline covering all material Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions.
• A fully compliant PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan delivered inside 14 days, ready for National Highways tender submission.
• Clear reduction trajectory to 2030, 2035 and 2050, with actionable next steps and supplier-engagement processes.

The Company

J Hopkins Contractors is a highways maintenance and civil engineering contractor delivering road surfacing, kerb repairs, clean-up works and small-scale civils across the UK. The business employs 19 office staff and almost 100 site operatives, servicing multiple councils and regional contracts.

As National Highways tightens carbon requirements, J Hopkins recognised the need for accurate, GHG-aligned measurement and a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan to remain competitive in tenders.

The Challenge

J Hopkins needed a fully compliant PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan under extreme time pressure. They lacked:

• An up-to-date carbon footprint (the previous version was from 2018)
• A verified baseline aligned to the GHG Protocol
• A structured overview of Scope 1, 2 and all relevant Scope 3 categories
• A clear reduction pathway aligned with National Highways Net Zero 2040
• Documentation that met the exact formatting and compliance requirements of PPN 006

The deadline for their National Highways tender required rapid turnaround without sacrificing accuracy or audit integrity.

How The Carbon Stamp Helped

1. Rapid GHG Assessment Kickoff: We rebuilt their entire organisational footprint using the GHG Protocol, establishing a robust 2024 baseline across all material emissions sources.
2. Data Collection & Analysis: We completed a fast but thorough data-gathering process covering fleet, plant, asphalt, bitumen, waste, travel, capital goods and all relevant Scope 3 categories. Supplier and procurement records were incorporated to reflect their true operational footprint.
3. Tender-Ready PPN 006 CRP: We produced a complete PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan including baseline emissions, targets, reduction trajectory and a clear action plan. The document was structured specifically for National Highways tender submission and delivered in under 14 days.

Key Benefits Achieved

Benefit	Outcome
Verified 2024 Baseline	Full Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint mapped to GHG Protocol Corporate Standard.
Tender-Ready CRP	Fully compliant Carbon Reduction Plan submitted for National Highways tender within 2 weeks.
Accurate Scope 3 Visibility	High-accuracy breakdown of asphalt, aggregates, ironwork, fleet fuel and upstream logistics.
Clear Reduction Roadmap	30 percent reduction by 2030, 50 percent by 2035, Net Zero by 2050.
Long-Term Strategy	A foundation for year-on-year tracking, supplier engagement and future SECR alignment.

Looking Ahead

With a verified footprint and a compliant CRP in place, J Hopkins can now move into long-term carbon management. Planned next steps include:

• Fleet electrification
• Low-carbon materials
• Route optimisation
• Supplier engagement
• Annual tracking

Their new baseline and CRP now provide a strong competitive advantage in future National Highways tenders.

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