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PPN 006 compliance made simple

Bidding for a UK government contract over £5 million? You need a Carbon Reduction Plan. Generate one in 20 minutes.

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What is PPN 006?

PPN 006 (Procurement Policy Note 06/21) is a UK government policy requiring suppliers bidding for contracts worth £5 million or more annually to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions.

PPN 006 CRP requirements

Carbon Reduction Plan
Your Company Ltd
FY 2024/25 · Generated by CarbonPass.co
✓
Section 1: Commitment to achieving Net Zero
Board-level commitment statement with target year
✓
Section 2: Baseline emissions footprint
Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions for your baseline year
✓
Section 3: Current emissions reporting
Latest year emissions with year-on-year comparison
✓
Section 4: Emissions reduction targets
Quantified targets aligned with net zero trajectory
✓
Section 5: Carbon reduction projects
Completed and planned initiatives with projected savings
✓
Section 6: Declaration and sign-off
Director sign-off confirming accuracy and commitment
✓
Section 7: Public disclosure
Hosted Carbon Passport page for procurement verification

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Which frameworks require PPN 006 compliance?

✓G-Cloud 14/15
✓Digital Outcomes & Specialists (DOS7)
✓Crown Commercial Service frameworks
✓NHS Supply Chain
✓MOD procurement
✓Local authority contracts over £5m
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Frequently asked questions

What is PPN 006?

PPN 006 (Procurement Policy Note 06/21) is a UK government policy introduced in September 2021. It requires suppliers bidding for government contracts worth £5 million or more annually to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan covering their Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions, along with reduction targets and planned initiatives.

Which government contracts require PPN 006?

PPN 006 applies to all central government contracts with an annual value of £5 million or more. This includes Crown Commercial Service frameworks (G-Cloud 14/15, DOS7), NHS Supply Chain, Ministry of Defence procurement, and many local authority contracts. In practice, many frameworks now require a CRP regardless of contract value.

What happens if my CRP is not compliant?

If your Carbon Reduction Plan does not meet the PPN 06/21 requirements, your bid may be excluded at the selection stage. Procurement teams check for a published, compliant CRP as a mandatory pass/fail criterion. Your bid will not be evaluated on quality or price if the CRP check fails.

Related guides
PPN 006 explained for UK businesses →CRP template UK →Carbon Reduction Plan: complete guide →