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'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
‘We found the team at Seedling very helpful. They made the set-up process simple and seamless and went above and beyond in understanding our business and how to capture the right data. We are delighted with the results.’
Consulting
Stuart Pearce
Director
,
Journey4
‘We are incredibly happy with our experience with Seedling. We were guided through the process, and it was simple for us to submit the required information. We also had transparency over our offsetting projects. We now understand our footprint and how to reduce it.’
Consulting
Megan Savage Shaw
ESG Lead
,
CIL
"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
"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
"With Seedling, we inputted data on what we do as a brand: the materials we use, where they're made, how they've travelled etc. The team at Seedling then calculate what that means in terms of carbon. To see all of our data in one place, and having a real person at the end of the phone to discuss what the data means and crucially how to make what we do better, was amazing."
Fashion
Patrick McDowell
Founder
,
Patrick McDowell
"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

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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  • User-friendly software
  • One-click reporting
  • 1:1 support from the experts

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. Or follow this step-by-step guide to measuring your business's carbon footprint.

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.