PPN 006 (06/21) Carbon Reduction Plan for Housing association procurement suppliers
By Awais Khan · Published 20 Mar 2026 · Updated 25 Jun 2026
Housing associations are increasingly asking contractors and suppliers for a published Carbon Reduction Plan. CarbonPass generates a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan under PPN 006 in 20 minutes — free to start.
What to check
Growing requirement across registered providers. 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 Housing association procurement ask for?
Registered Providers 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 Housing association procurement?
Your tender pack is the source of truth. Housing associations are increasingly asking contractors and suppliers for a published Carbon Reduction Plan.
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 Housing association procurement and other frameworks?
Yes. A single Carbon Reduction Plan covers your entire organisation and can be submitted with bids across multiple frameworks including Housing association procurement.
What do Housing association procurement 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.