PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21)

Manage and reduce GHG emissions

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PPN 006: Carbon Reduction Plans

A PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21) sets the standard for how suppliers must demonstrate their commitment to achieving net zero when bidding for major UK Government (estimated above £5 million per year) and NHS contracts.

Suppliers in scope must produce a PPN 006 compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) that publicly outlines their commitment to net zero by 2050 in the UK and actions to reduce emissions.

The PPN 006 CRP is also the foundation of the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment Level 1 and underpins progression through the framework. Without a compliant CRP, suppliers risk becoming ineligible for future NHS tenders as requirements tighten.

Whether you’re preparing for major UK government bids or aiming to meet the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment, our consultants can guide you through every step, from calculating your emissions to producing a fully compliant PPN 006 CRP.

Contact us today to see how we can support your net zero goals and help ensure full compliance with UK Government and NHS procurement standards.

How it can make a difference to your organisation

Reduces environmental impact

A PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan allows for the development and implementation of carbon reduction initiatives, reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions and environmental impacts

Customer confidence

Strengthen your green credentials in the marketplace, enhance your organisations reputation and appeal to environmentally conscious stakeholders

Target setting

Set targets for achieving net zero carbon emissions, establish clear goals, define your future direction and provide an annual benchmark for your progress

Ongoing monitoring and reporting

Monitor and report GHG emissions to track performance and GHG emissions reduction progress

Reduce operating costs

Identify areas in which you can increase profitability by improving energy efficiency, reducing energy consumption and resource costs

Supports sustainability assessments and wider compliance

Ensures alignment with the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and supports compliance with other regulatory frameworks and broader sustainability reporting requirements

Carbon Reduction Planning Process

Planning

By working together to understand all stakeholder requirements, we will define the boundaries of your facilities and determine which sources are in-scope ensuring these comply with the mandatory PPN 006 GHG emission categories

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Carbon Footprinting

We will complete your carbon footprint report, breaking down your emissions over those you control (Scope 1 & 2) and those that you can influence (Scope 3). This helps to identify your ‘hot spots’ and allows for the next stage of developing environmental management measures

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GHG Reduction Planning

We will identify a range of carbon reduction and environmental management measures that you can adopt focusing on areas with the highest potential for positive change. This includes setting targets to demonstrate your commitment to achieving net zero by 2050

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Carbon Reduction Plan

We will produce a PPN 006 compliant carbon reduction plan for publishing on your UK website to communicate your commitment to net zero. Our team will collaborate with you to ensure ongoing success and continuous improvement; this includes monitoring of your emission reduction progress and support with the annual reporting requirements

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Why choose Teamwork IMS?

Experienced Professionals

Teamwork IMS is a leading provider of Compliance and Sustainability solutions to a wide range of business sectors worldwide. Our solutions support compliance, expedite ISO certification, promote sustainability and drive improvement initiatives. Our team of professionals includes MBCI, GDPR, ISEP, ESOS and ISO Lead Assessor, CMIOSH, CISSP, PCI Security Standards Council QSA qualified consultants.

Multi-disciplinary team

Our knowledge and experience across a broad base of management and technical Standards make us uniquely equipped to help organisations to comply with sustainability requirements and integrate these with existing management systems to achieve significant savings and efficiencies.

Part of your business

The continued success of both the project delivery and maintenance phases of our Compliance and Sustainability programmes is built on two key principles:

– The exceptional insight of our consultants, who consistently go beyond the Standards and services to identify, define and align with the core business drivers that truly matter to our clients
– Our unique ability to integrate effortlessly with our clients’ teams, fostering collaboration and trust and becoming a valued extension of their operations.

Global Credentials

We have developed and led IAF National accredited ISO as well as other Standard and compliance-based improvement programmes for private and public-sector organisations across an international client base.

How can Teamwork help?

Whether you’re preparing for major UK government bids or aiming to meet the NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment requirements, our consultants can guide you through every stage of creating a fully compliant PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan. Our consultants support everything from calculating emissions to aligning your CRP with your wider sustainability goals and business priorities.

We ensure your plan meets PPN 006 standards, including a formal net zero commitment, reporting of Scope 1, 2 and required Scope 3 emissions and identification of your environmental measures and carbon‑reduction initiatives.

Contact us today to see how we can support your net zero goals and help ensure full compliance with UK Government and NHS procurement standards.

Related Standards & Regulations

Frequently asked questions

What should a PPN 006 Carbon Reduction Plan contain?

The UK Government amended the Climate Change Act 2008 in 2019 by introducing a target of at least a 100% reduction in the net UK carbon account by 2050, the ‘net zero’ target.

The Procurement Policy Note, PPN 006, sets out the requirements for suppliers’ net zero Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major Government contracts. This was extended to the NHS covering all new procurement from April 2024.

To comply with the CRP requirements and align with the UK government’s PPN 006, the CRP must:

Include a signed declaration confirming the supplier’s commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 (at the latest) or 2045 for NHS procurement (from 2027)

Detail the supplier’s Greenhouse Gas emissions including Scope 1, 2 and the following 5 mandated Scope 3 categories:

- Category 4 – Upstream transportation and distribution

- Category 5 – Waste generated in operations

- Category 6 – Business travel

- Category 7 – Employee commuting

- Category 9 – Downstream transportation and distribution

From April 2027 the NHS will require all scope 3 emissions

Detail the environmental management measures and carbon reduction initiatives that can be applied in the delivery of the contract.

Be approved by a senior leadership, clearly signposted on the supplier’s website and updated regularly – at least annually

If you’re preparing to meet PPN 006 requirements, we can help you develop a compliant and effective Carbon Reduction Plan.

How does the PPN006 carbon reduction plan support the NHS's Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment?

A PPN 006 compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) is the essential starting point for suppliers engaging with the NHS through the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment. The Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment is the NHS’s framework for assessing suppliers across four sustainability maturity levels and for aligning suppliers with NHS net zero ambitions.

At Level 1 maturity, suppliers must demonstrate a basic but credible commitment to sustainability – and the PPN 006 CRP provides the mandatory evidence needed to meet this requirement.

The Evergreen Sustainable Supplier uses the same core data and reporting structure required under PPN 006, meaning your CRP becomes the foundation of your Level 1 submission. To achieve Level 1, suppliers must publicly demonstrate that they are committed to net zero and are actively engaged in sustainability, including:  

Evidence of environmental measures already in place (such as carbon reduction initiatives).

Public reporting of emissions, including the scope of the net zero target.

A publicly available net zero commitment, with a target year of 2050 as a minimum, shifting to 2045 for NHS procurement from 2027.

A compliant Carbon Reduction Plan meets all these expectations by presenting your Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions, your actions to reduce them and your organisation’s net zero commitment in the required standard format.

Without a compliant CRP, a supplier cannot meet Level 1 and therefore cannot progress through the Evergreen maturity levels.

If you’re preparing to complete the Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment and meet PPN 006 requirements, we can guide you through the assessment and help you develop a compliant and effective Carbon Reduction Plan.