Is the CRP actually compliant with PPN 006 / NHS requirements?▼
Yes. CarbonPass.co generates CRPs that include all mandatory PPN 006 sections: net zero commitment, Scope 1 & 2 baseline, all 5 required Scope 3 categories, DEFRA 2026 conversion factors, GHG Protocol methodology declaration, interim targets, reduction initiatives, and director sign-off. We recommend your solicitor reviews any document before submission for high-value contracts.
What if I don't have all my utility bills?▼
No problem. CarbonPass.co can estimate missing months from your average — clearly flagged in the document as estimated. Regulators accept estimated data for months where bills aren't available, as long as it's disclosed. You can replace estimates with real bills at any time.
How long does it actually take?▼
Most users have their first CRP ready in under 20 minutes. The longest part is uploading your bills — the AI extraction, calculation, and document generation takes under 2 minutes once your data is in. If you only have one or two bills to hand, you can generate a CRP with partial data and top it up later.
Do I need to renew it every year?▼
Yes — PPN 006 requires your CRP to be updated at least annually, and all previous versions must remain published on your website. CarbonPass.co sends you an annual renewal reminder, and regenerating with the next year's data takes under 10 minutes.
What if I'm a subcontractor — do I need a CRP?▼
PPN 006 only requires a CRP from the primary bidder, not subcontractors — unless the subcontractor is also bidding in their own right. However, NHS contracts and framework agreements increasingly ask all supply chain participants. And as large companies cascade Scope 3 requirements, having a CRP ready will increasingly be expected regardless.
Does CarbonPass cover all three scopes?▼
Yes. CarbonPass calculates Scope 1 (gas, fleet fuel), Scope 2 (electricity), and Scope 3 (commuting, business travel, waste, purchased goods). Scope 1 and 2 use your actual bill data. Scope 3 is calculated through guided AI questions using DEFRA-approved estimation methods — you don't need receipts or invoices for Scope 3.
What methodology does CarbonPass use?▼
CarbonPass uses the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting Standard with DEFRA 2026 UK emission conversion factors — the same methodology used by sustainability consultants. Our full methodology is published at carbonpass.co/methodology.
Has CarbonPass been verified or audited?▼
No — CarbonPass is a self-reported tool, not a third-party audit. Activity data (kWh, litres, kg) comes from you; we apply the official UK Government DEFRA 2026 conversion factors and the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard methodology to produce a PPN 06/21-formatted Carbon Reduction Plan ready to submit for UK government and NHS bids. Procurement evaluators review the document against the template; they don't audit the underlying data. For regulated reporting or contractual commitments we recommend independent professional review.