PPN 006 Compliance
PPN 006 Compliance:
Carbon Reduction Plans for Government Contracts
Win Government Contracts with Compliant Carbon Reduction Plans
The UK government now mandates Carbon Reduction Plans for all suppliers bidding on contracts over £5 million. The NHS has extended these requirements to all procurement values regardless of contract size. A non compliant plan means no contract.
Most organisations are drowning in contradictory guidance and template confusion. We cut through the noise. Our specialists know exactly what procurement teams want to see and deliver robust Carbon Reduction Plans that actually work. No fluff, no guesswork, just compliant plans that win contracts.
Why PPN 006 Matters
The Procurement Act 2023 changed the game. Carbon Reduction Plans aren’t nice-to-haves anymore they’re mandatory checkpoints to £35 billion in NHS contracts. If you get it wrong, you’re excluded before the technical evaluation even starts.
The good news: most suppliers are still figuring this out. Get it right now and you’ll have a significant competitive edge while others try to catch up.
How We Get You Compliant
Assess
We audit your emissions data against PPN 006 requirements. No lengthy discovery phases, we can identify exactly what you need within a couple of days.
Calculate
Our team builds your carbon footprint using GHG Protocol standards. We handle Scope 1, 2, and the difficult Scope 3 categories so your numbers are watertight.
Deliver
You get a professional Carbon Reduction Plan that uses the government template correctly. It goes straight on your website and into your tender responses.
Maintain
We set up annual reviews to keep your plan current. Meaning one less thing for you to worry about.
Comprehensive PPN 006 Deliverables
- Compliant carbon footprint calculation covering all mandatory emission categories
- Net zero commitment strategy with interim targets and realistic timelines
- Environmental management documentation evidencing active carbon reduction measures
- Annual review and update framework maintaining ongoing compliance
- Professional formatting and publication ready for website and tender use
- Technical verification ensuring procurement team confidence
Industry-Leading Methodology
Our Carbon Reduction Plans exceed PPN 006 minimum requirements through integration of ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, and Science Based Targets methodologies. We ensure compliance with NHS-specific guidance covering all procurement values with 2045 net zero targets. Each plan undergoes verification through our digital platform, providing complete data assurance and annual progress tracking capabilities.
PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plans - Frequently Asked Questions
Most organisations can achieve compliance within 4 weeks. The timeline depends mainly on data availability – if you have some emissions data already, we can work faster.
Yes. The NHS requires carbon commitments for ALL contract values, regardless of size. This is stricter than central government requirements.
We work with what you have and use recognised estimation methods for missing data. The key is demonstrating commitment to improvement – perfect data isn’t expected from day one.
If your existing footprint follows GHG Protocol standards and covers the required scope, we can often use it as a foundation. We’ll assess what additional work is needed.
Annual updates are recommended to maintain competitiveness and show progress. We handle this through our review service.
Net Zero requires 90% emissions reduction by 2050 with limited offsetting. Carbon Neutral requires the same end point, but you can also offset your emissions along the way.
Yes. The carbon footprint and reduction plan we create often supports multiple certification requirements, maximising your investment.
Our Other PPN Compliance Services
PPN 002: Social Value Strategy
Mandatory 10% weighting from October 2025
Every central government procurement must now evaluate social value with minimum 10% scoring weighting. Vague community commitments won’t work anymore.
What we deliver:
- Strategic social value frameworks
- Measurable impact commitments
- Evidence-based reporting systems
- Tender-ready proposals
PPN 016: Carbon Contract Management
Ongoing performance throughout contract lifecycle
Government contracts include carbon reduction clauses with escalating targets and performance penalties. Many suppliers only discover these complexities after signing.
What we deliver:
- Real-time carbon monitoring
- Automated compliance reporting
- Performance optimisation
- Client relationship management
