PPN 006 · Data & Analytics
Carbon Reduction Plan for Data & Analytics businesses
By Awais Khan · Published 20 Mar 2026 · Updated 25 Jun 2026
If your data & analytics business bids for UK public-sector work and your tender pack asks for a PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan, CarbonPass generates one in 20 minutes — free to start.
Why this applies to you
NHSX, ONS and government data frameworks. Tender packs in this sector commonly ask for a published Carbon Reduction Plan — your tender pack is the source of truth. PPN 006 (which replaced PPN 06/21) is the standard these plans follow.
What emissions does a data & analytics business need to report?
UK data & analytics businesses typically emit 2–8 tCO₂e per employee per year. For PPN 006 compliance you need to report Scope 1 (fuel, gas), Scope 2 (electricity), and five Scope 3 categories including data centre energy, cloud computing, office operations.
What does the process look like?
- Upload your electricity, gas and fuel bills — CarbonPass reads them automatically
- Answer a few questions about your business operations and travel
- Your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions are calculated using DEFRA 2026 factors
- Download your PPN 006 compliant Carbon Reduction Plan as a PDF or Word document
- Activate your public Carbon Passport page to share in tender submissions
Frequently asked questions
Do all data & analytics businesses need a CRP?
Not all — your tender pack is the source of truth. UK public-sector tender packs (central government, NHS, councils, public bodies) increasingly ask for a published Carbon Reduction Plan. NHSX, ONS and government data frameworks.
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.
How much does a Carbon Reduction Plan cost for data & analytics businesses?
CarbonPass starts from £199/year. Traditional consultants charge £2,000-5,000. The UK government spends over £300 billion annually on procurement, so a CRP is a small investment to access these contracts.
What DEFRA emission factors apply to data & analytics businesses?
DEFRA's 2026 UK emission factors apply nationally: electricity at 0.13096 kgCO2e/kWh, natural gas at 0.18231 kgCO2e/kWh, diesel at 2.58354 kgCO2e/litre. CarbonPass applies these automatically when you upload your bills.
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