Carbon Reduction Plan Support for Bid Writers

Boost your clients' bids with fast, affordable, and future-proof Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006) compliance.

Rapid turnaround, a supported process, and Carbon Reduction Plans that comply first time

We provide a streamlined, fully managed service that makes it easy for your clients to meet Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006) requirements, even under tight submission deadlines.

From data gathering to final sign-off, our carbon experts support your client one-to-one and produce Carbon Reduction Plans in days, not weeks. The result is a clear, credible plan that strengthens your bid, saves time and reduces risk.

Case study: read how we helped utilities maintenance provider Arch Services turn operational data into a value-add Carbon Reduction Plan and sustainability strategy in less than 1 week.

View the Arch case study

We're experts at footprinting complex sectors

Lean on our cross-sector experience with 500+ businesses, including high-emission and operationally complex industries such as manufacturing and construction.

Our software + support model creates a streamlined process for businesses with up to 2,000 FTEs - no in-house sustainability expertise required.

An extension of your team

Seedling provides a ready-made Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006) reporting solution you can offer to clients as a natural extension of your bid support.

Our bid writer partners get:

A fast way to deliver carbon footprinting withput building tools or upskilling.
Confidence in methodology and outputs.
New revenue opportunities for existing clients.

Clients get:

A robust, credible Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006).
A complete carbon strategy for carbon reporting beyond public sector bids.
A complete foundation for carbon reporting public sector tenders: full-scope data, science-aligned targets, and a data-backed Net Zero plan.

Why partner with Seedling?

Designed for SMEs & mid-market

Seedling is built for small to mid-market businesses - teams of up to 2,000 FTEs. Our approach is to combine technical rigour with a streamlined, manageable process, and affordable pricing that scales with business size and complexity.

Audit-ready methodology

Seedling's full-scope carbon measurement aligns with the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 methodologies, so you can be sure data is compliant and audit-ready. We use verified, sector-specific emissions factors to maximise accuracy.

Value-add, not a tick-box

When your clients use Seedling, we help them turn what is often a tick-box into a genuinely value-add exercise, helping them cut costs and build sustainability into their strategy and value proposition.

What our clients say

Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients

"As a recently certified B Corp, finding a way to measure and reduce our carbon emissions as a business was a massive priority but we weren't really sure where to start. Seedling have been fantastic from the start at guiding us through the process, taking the time to explain and helping us improve our own knowledge, and their software has made everything a breeze! With an incredibly quick turn-around time, we have now received our insights and are looking forward to implementing the actions and targets that the team help us set in order to reduce our emissions and sharing that with our community through the integrated engagement functionality. I highly recommend Seedling and their great team, it was a pleasure to work with them and we look forward to doing so again."
Financial services
Anna Stevens
Operations Associate
,
Kene Partners
"We recently used Seedling to measure our carbon footprint, and the process couldn't have been easier. From the very start, the intuitive interface guided us seamlessly through each step, providing clear instructions and helpful tips along the way. The entire experience was user-friendly and stress-free. We are now more aware of our environmental impact and feel empowered to make positive changes. We highly recommend anyone looking to understand and reduce their carbon footprint to go through this simple and effective process with Seedling."
CONSULTING
Luke Badiali
COO
,
The Consultancy Growth Network
"Seedling has enabled us to play around with our strategy and understand the impact of any changes we make. For instance, if we want to switch 60% of cotton to recycled, we can quantify the impact that this will have. This is so helpful because once we've set targets, the key challenge is understanding how we get there."
Fashion
Mica Phillips
Sustainability Manager
,
Margaret Howell
"I have found Seedling to be a relatively easy and hassle-free method of carbon tracking. Their web app combines sleek design with AI features, making carbon reporting easy. My favourite feature so far is the AI that matches categories to the expenditure entered. This saves lots of time and is really accurate. The team (Henry) has also been really helpful, providing individualised support where needed."
Construction
Ryan Prance
Operations
,
Kennford Tarmacadam
"It's so nice to speak with someone who clearly knows what they’re talking about when it comes to footprinting. I’m so much happier working with a company like that, than a faceless SaaS product that offers no relationship."
CONSULTING
James Eades
Managing Director
,
Systemagic

FAQs

Your questions answered

Do clients need specialist carbon expertise to use Seedling?

No. The platform guides data entry and calculations, allowing teams to receive credible results without becoming carbon accounting specialists.

How long does it take to produce a CRP?

We can work to any deadline. The fastest CRP we've done is same-day to meet an urgent deadline.

If teams have a more relaxed deadline, it usually takes anything from 1 to 4 weeks (working around the day job) to get data together. Once the data is in the platform, Seedling will turn round the CRP within 1-2 days.

Do clients interact with the platform, or do we manage it for them?

Either approach works. Bid writers can input data on behalf of clients, collaborate with them, or provide access for self-service completion depending on your delivery model.

Does Seedling ensure the CRP is compliant?

Each CRP is drafted by our carbon experts and is designed to comply fully with the PPN 006 rules - we have a 100% compliance success rate.

How is Seedling different from simple carbon calculators?

Basic calculators rely on rough estimates that lack credibility and don't capture required categories within PPN 006. Seedling provides a full measurement experience - combining guidance, methodology, and automated calculations and reporting - so you get robust primary data at scale without deploying complex enterprise tools to every portfolio company.

Still have questions?

Book a demo or get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Or follow this step-by-step guide to measuring your business's carbon footprint.

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