Guaranteed compliance with
PPN 06/21

The Procurement Policy Notice (PPN 06/21) was released by Crown Commercial Service in June 2021 and sets out how government departments need to take account of suppliers’ Net Zero Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts. It is subject to the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

The aim of PPN 06/21 is so the UK government can assess if you have taken steps in accordance with the reduction of your carbon footprint. This is in line with the UK’s aim to reach Net Zero by 2050 goal. Since 30th September 2021, ALL suppliers who bid for large government contracts (over £5 Million) have to comply with PPN 06/21, detailing their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and how they will reach the target.

Since 30th September 2021, all suppliers who bid for large government contracts (over £5 Million) have to comply with PPN 06/21, detailing their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2020 and how they will reach the target. 

However, companies which are not required by law to complete a PPN 06/21 plan can complete a plan to show their commitment to reaching the UK’s Net Zero by 2050 plan. This can show to investors, partners and customers that you are climate conscious and are actively trying to make a positive difference to the environment.

All large businesses should have completed/be in the process of completing their PPN 06/21 report. It is a legal requirement for large businesses to do so.

Other businesses can produce a PPN 06/21 report to show that they are committed to being more carbon friendly. To stand out to your competitors and show your employees and customers that you care, your business should get a PPN report done now.

If your company wants to comply with PPN 06/21, you need to process: 

– All your Scope 1 emissions (gas, fuels and company vehicles) 

– All of your Scope 2 emissions (electricity) 

– 5 of your Scope 3 emissions (upstream deliveries, downstream deliveries, business travel, staff commuting and work from home, and waste).

A carbon reduction plan is also needed. This states what you are doing to reduce your energy and carbon use. This part is normally also represented with graphs, with your progress mapped onto it.

Despite it being a legal requirement for large businesses to have, ensuring PPN 06/21 compliance to the increasingly complex legislation landscape eats into your valuable time – Time better spent on core activities.

Even if you are not legally required to get a PPN 06/21 completed, completing it demonstrates a commitment to managing your carbon footprint and your environmental impact which will help to improve your brand image in an increasingly green-conscious climate.