Carbon Reduction Plans focus on the recording and reporting of Scope 1 and 2 emissions, and introduce additional reporting against a subset of Scope 3 emissions. It is a statement from the company identifying their current Carbon Footprint and committing to help the UK achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050.

The purpose of a CRP is to identify what impact the company and its activities will have on the environment by providing details of the environmental management measures in place. Companies will normally ask their suppliers to have a CRP.

Companies only need to create one CRP, which they will keep updated and use whenever a CRP is required.

If your company is required to comply with PPN 06/21 (Procurement Policy Note) you will need to have a CRP.  Most large companies are now requesting their suppliers to have a CRP in action. Some sectors, such as healthcare and construction, are required by law to produce a CRP.

 Companies that are not required by law to complete PPN 06/21 can still complete a CRP to show their commitment to reaching Net Zero by 2050. Actively being climate conscious is increasingly important and should be a priority for all UK companies. 

Carbon Reduction Plans must be provided on behalf of the bidding supplier when responding to in-scope
procurements as defined by PPN 06/21. The Carbon Reduction Plan is not intended to
replace existing reporting or calculation of your organisational carbon footprint. It is a
summary document that details high level information that demonstrates your compliance
with the measure.

Companies that are not required by law to complete a CRP are still encouraged to do so at the earliest date possible. Companies are facing increased pressure form investors and customers to be climate conscious, by completing as CRP plan it shows to your investors, partners, and customers that you are actively trying to make a positive difference to the environment. 

A Carbon Reduction Plan is a statement that includes information such as:

– Confirmation of the supplier’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 for their UK operations

– Baseline emissions footprint, current emissions report and emissions reduction targets

–  Carbon Reduction Projects that have been completed and that you plan do to in the future

These combined show the environmental measures the supplier is taking, including certification schemes or specific carbon reduction measures the supplier has adopted.

Enistic combines these to create a CRP report, which can be published on the supplier’s website.

A CRP shows the commitments which a company is making to becoming carbon neutral. Companies are facing increased pressure from investors and from their customers to be climate conscious, so by completing a CRP, you can show your investors, partners and customers that you are actively trying to make a positive difference on the environment. 

A CRP shows:

•  – Commitment to making a positive environmental difference to your clients and investors.
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• – Transparency to employees and those outside your business
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• – Provides investors with useful information
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• – Show shared values between customer and company values