Procurement Policy Note 06/21 — Carbon Reduction Plans
PPN 06/21 requires all suppliers bidding for UK central government contracts over £5 million to provide a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) at the point of tender. The CRP must include current Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions and a commitment to achieving net zero by 2050.
Who needs to comply
All suppliers bidding for UK central government contracts valued at over £5 million per annum
Contract value > £5m
Applies to central government contracts with an annual value exceeding £5 million
Central government scope
Mandatory for central government departments; many local authorities also adopting
All bidding suppliers
Every supplier on the bid must provide a compliant CRP — regardless of company size
If you bid on qualifying government contracts, a CRP is mandatory at submission.
What's required
The key disclosure and reporting requirements under PPN 006.
Current Scope 1 emissions (direct emissions)
Current Scope 2 emissions (purchased energy)
Current Scope 3 emissions (value chain, at least reported categories)
Commitment to achieving net zero by 2050
Environmental management measures in place or planned
Published Carbon Reduction Plan on company website
How Climatise automates PPN 006 compliance
From raw data to audit-ready report — fully automated.
One-Click CRP Generation
Generate a PPN 006-compliant Carbon Reduction Plan instantly from your existing emissions data.
Scope 1, 2 & 3 Ready
Full emissions inventory pre-calculated so your CRP always reflects the latest verified figures.
Bid-Ready in Minutes
Update and export your CRP before any tender deadline — no consultant required.
Net Zero Roadmap
Built-in reduction targets and pathway modelling to support your 2050 net zero commitment.
Frequently asked questions
Procurement Policy Note 06/21 (PPN 006) is a UK government policy requiring suppliers bidding for central government contracts over £5m to submit a Carbon Reduction Plan. It has been mandatory since 30 September 2021.
Yes. A compliant Carbon Reduction Plan must be submitted at the point of tender for each qualifying contract. Your CRP should be kept up to date and published on your company website.
Without a compliant CRP, your bid will be excluded from evaluation. This is a mandatory pass/fail requirement — you cannot proceed to the assessment stage without it.
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