PPN 006 (06/21) Carbon Reduction Plan Guidance & Support

Get prepared for government and NHS bids. We help SMEs comply with PPN 006 (previously 06/21) using our simple carbon accounting platform and friendly advice.

Carbon Reduction Plans done easy, fast and affordable

We help public sector and NHS suppliers build their Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 006 and 06/21 compliant) in a way that's time and cost effective, without compromising on rigour.

Our dedicated Carbon Reduction Plan reporting tool makes the process easy, and we support one-to-one to handle complexity and provide advice at every step.

We help you to:

Collect the right data, fast with our easy-to-use platform.
Report in a click we write your plan, you check and  sign off.
Automate compliance - we have a 100% sucess rate.

What our clients say

Hear from our satisfied Seedling clients

"We love the Seedling product! The footprinting process was easy and comprehensive, and we were surprised at the speed of turnaround. Our public page is a great addition to our environmental communications which really helps us to stand out."
Software
Sam Holding
Strategic Partnerships Lead
,
BibliU
"Seedling’s carbon footprint platform is refreshingly easy to use and makes reporting much more straightforward than I would have believed possible. I’m so pleased with how effortlessly it simplifies our carbon reduction calculations, dramatically reducing the time it takes to produce a Carbon Reduction Plan."
Consulting
Emilie Smith
Operations & People Lead
,
Create Change
"We needed to report carbon data and a decarbonisation plan to our client, Microsoft. We needed the output to be high quality and credible, but didn’t have loads of time to dedicate to measuring emissions. Seedling’s software plus support model meant the process wasn’t too time intensive for us as a busy team. The fact that our calculations were checked by Seedling us confidence in the output."
Software
Marcell Csomor
Business Operations Manager
,
Janea Systems
"Seedling helped us understand our carbon footprint in a clearer and more structured way. With their guidance, we were able to identify areas we could improve, especially around imported ingredients and daily operations. Their guidance on next steps was practical and realistic, especially in areas like energy use and waste management, which are important parts of our daily operations."
Restaurant & Brewery
Faizal Wahab
Sustainability Officer
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LeVeL33
"We've found the Seedling team incredibly responsive - they've gone out of their way to help us report accurately on our carbon footprint, and to enable us to take forward our strategic ESG ambitions with confidence."
Law firm
Withers & Rogers
ESG Lead
,
Withers & Rogers
"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
"What stood out most was the hands-on and responsive support that continued through the process. The platform was intuitive, but what really exceeded expectations was the guidance and clarity provided when questions arose. We were not just using a data platform; we were working with a partner who was genuinely invested in helping us succeed. The combination of ease of use and proactive support made a noticeable difference."
Forestry Nursery
Andrew Gold
Head of Central Services
,
Alba Trees

Free PPN 006 (06/21) Guidance Template

A comprehensive guide and template for any SME that has to comply with PPN 06/21.

View our example Carbon Reduction Plan report

Our PPN 06/21 reporting tool makes compliance a breeze - all you need to do is share the link!
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"We were genuinely blown away by the efficiency, expertise and helpfulness of Seedling. We were paired with our account manager Henry, an SBTi-certified expert, whose skilled and proactive guidance made the process feel seamless."
Kay Geoghegan
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Why work with us?

Fast, compliant reporting

Our dedicated Carbon Reduction Plan reporting tool and expert support saves you and your team hours of time.

Expert backup

Flexible pricing and a streamlined process for busy teams, without compromising on rigour.

More than a tick-box

Turn PPN 006 / 06/21 from tick box into value-add. Engage your team and make a genuine impact.

How does it work?

1

Measure your emissions

Guided by your adviser, gather and input the data needed for your carbon footprint, covering Scopes 1, 2 and 3.

Our easy-to-use platform and expert support make this doable in days, not months.

2

Build your report

Work with your adviser to create your compliant report, including a Net Zero commitment and carbon reduction plan based on your hotspots.

Get bespoke support, tailored to your business and sector-specific challenges.

3

Sign off and publish - done!

Sign off on the report and publish on your website. We make this easy by hosting the report online for you - all you need to do is add the link to your site.

FAQs

Your questions answered

Are Carbon Reduction Plans mandatory?

Yes, PPN 06/21 is mandatory for businesses bidding for UK public contracts with an annual contract value of £5 million or more, requiring them to submit a Carbon Reduction Plan. For NHS contracts, a Carbon Reduction Plan is needed regardless of contract value. There's also increasing competitive pressure to comply with PPN 06/21 for all contracts.

What are the requirements for PPN 006 (06/21) Carbon Reduction Plans?

Businesses must commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050, report their Scope 1, 2, and some Scope 3 emissions, and detail their emission reduction targets and initiatives. The report must be published on the business's website, and match the format set out by the government.

What emission Scopes are required for PPN 006 / 06/21?

The PPN covers Scope 1 (direct emissions), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from electricity), and parts of Scope 3 (distribution, waste, business travel, employee commuting). Other Scope 3 emissions are optional.

Is a Carbon Reduction Plan a legal requirement?

While PPN 06/21 makes it a requirement for public sector contract bidding, it is not universally required by law for all businesses.

How long does it take to comply with PPN 006 / 06/21?

Using our dedicated PPN 06/21 reporting tool, we can help you get compliant within a week, assuming your data is in a good place and you're ready to get started.

Still have questions?

Book a demo or get in touch and we'll be happy to help.

What is PPN 006 (previously 06/21)?

The UK government requires businesses to prepare and submit a Carbon Reduction Plan in bids for central government contracts with an advertised annual value of over £5m as part of a legally binding commitment to decarbonise the economy.

As of April 2024, a Carbon Reduction Plan is required for all NHS procurement.  

Procurement Policy Note 06/21 (PPN 06/21) sets out the format a Carbon Reduction Plan must follow.

We've written a practical guide to reporting as an SME, where you can learn in more detail who PPN 06/21 applies to, and how to prepare.