PPN 006 (06/21) Carbon Reduction Plan for Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks suppliers
By Awais Khan · Published 20 Mar 2026 · Updated 25 Jun 2026
Government Commercial Agency (GCA, formerly Crown Commercial Service) framework tender submissions commonly ask for a published Carbon Reduction Plan. Generate yours in 20 minutes. CarbonPass generates a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan under PPN 006 in 20 minutes — free to start.
What to check
Check your tender pack for CRP requirements. If your tender pack asks for a published Carbon Reduction Plan, it is treated as a pass/fail criterion at the selection stage — quality and price scoring will not run if the CRP check fails.
What does Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks ask for?
Government Commercial Agency (GCA) tender packs commonly ask suppliers for a published PPN 006 (which replaced PPN 06/21) compliant Carbon Reduction Plan on their company website. The plan covers Scope 1, Scope 2 and the relevant Scope 3 emission categories, includes a baseline year, and sets out credible reduction targets to net zero by 2050.
How it works
1Upload your electricity, gas and fuel bills — CarbonPass reads them automatically
2Answer a few questions about your business operations and travel
3Your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are calculated using DEFRA 2026 factors
4Download your PPN 006 compliant Carbon Reduction Plan as a PDF or Word document
Frequently asked questions
Is a CRP mandatory for Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks?
Your tender pack is the source of truth. Government Commercial Agency (GCA, formerly Crown Commercial Service) framework tender submissions commonly ask for a published Carbon Reduction Plan. Generate yours in 20 minutes.
How long does it take?
About 20 minutes with CarbonPass. You need your energy bills and a rough idea of your business travel and fleet fuel.
Does my CRP need to be published on my website?
Yes — PPN 006 requires your Carbon Reduction Plan to be publicly accessible on your company website. CarbonPass provides a public Carbon Passport page you can link to in any tender.
What if I do not have historical emissions data?
No problem. You can use your current year as your baseline. CarbonPass helps you estimate where data is missing using industry benchmarks.
Can I use the same CRP for Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks and other frameworks?
Yes. A single Carbon Reduction Plan covers your entire organisation and can be submitted with bids across multiple frameworks including Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks.
What do Government Commercial Agency (GCA) frameworks evaluators look for in a CRP?
Evaluators check that your CRP includes Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, specific reduction targets, and a commitment to net-zero by 2050. The CRP must be published on your company website.