PPN Checker
PPN Checker — UK Procurement Policy Note Compliance
Check whether your organisation meets the requirements of PPN 06/21: Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts. Since 30 September 2021, all suppliers bidding for UK government contracts above £5 million per annum must provide a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP).
What is PPN 06/21?
Procurement Policy Note 06/21 was issued by the UK Cabinet Office to ensure that government suppliers are actively measuring and reducing their carbon emissions. It applies to all central government departments and their executive agencies and is a mandatory requirement for contracts awarded under the relevant threshold.
Suppliers must publish a Carbon Reduction Plan confirming their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050, detailing their current Scope 1, 2 and a subset of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions, and outlining the environmental management measures they have in place.
Who Needs to Comply?
- Suppliers bidding for UK government contracts valued above £5 million per annum
- Prime contractors and major subcontractors in the public sector supply chain
- Organisations seeking framework agreements with central government
- Any business wanting to demonstrate carbon reduction leadership to public sector clients
Key Requirements
- Net Zero commitment - Commitment to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050
- Scope 1 emissions - Direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (fleet vehicles, on-site fuel combustion, refrigerants)
- Scope 2 emissions - Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, heat, steam and cooling
- Scope 3 emissions (subset) - Business travel, employee commuting, waste, water, upstream transportation and distribution
- Environmental management measures - Active steps being taken to reduce emissions
- Publication requirement - CRP must be published on the supplier's website
PPN 06/21 Compliance Checker
Answer the questions below to assess your organisation's readiness for PPN 06/21 compliance. This tool will identify gaps and provide guidance on what you need to address.
1. Has your organisation committed to achieving Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
2. Do you measure your Scope 1 (direct) greenhouse gas emissions?
3. Do you measure your Scope 2 (energy indirect) greenhouse gas emissions?
4. Do you measure the required subset of Scope 3 emissions (business travel, employee commuting, waste, water)?
5. Do you have documented environmental management measures to reduce emissions?
6. Is your Carbon Reduction Plan published on your organisation's website?
7. Does your CRP use the UK Government's recommended template format?
8. Do you offset residual emissions through verified carbon credits?
PPN 06/21 Timeline
- 30 September 2021 - PPN 06/21 came into effect for all new procurements above £5 million per annum
- April 2023 - Extended to contracts above £5 million total value (whole-life cost)
- Ongoing - Carbon Reduction Plans must be updated annually and remain published on the supplier's website
Required CRP Contents
Your Carbon Reduction Plan must include the following elements to satisfy PPN 06/21:
- Commitment statement to achieving Net Zero by 2050
- Baseline emissions data (most recent reporting year)
- Current emissions reporting for Scope 1, 2 and required Scope 3 categories
- Emissions reduction targets with defined milestones
- Carbon reduction projects completed and planned
- Declaration and sign-off by a board-level director
Need Help with PPN Compliance?
Offset Britain has supported hundreds of UK businesses in meeting their PPN 06/21 obligations. From emissions measurement to Carbon Reduction Plan preparation and verified carbon offsetting, we provide end-to-end compliance support. Contact our business team to discuss your requirements.