PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan Guidance & Support

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

Need help with a Carbon Reduction Plan (PPN 06/21)?

We help public sector and NHS suppliers comply with PPN 06/21 in a way that's time and cost effective without compromising on rigour.

How do we do this? Our dedicated PPN 06/21 tool makes the process easy, and we support one-to-one to handle complexity and provide advice at every step.

We help you to:

Easily collect the right data for your carbon footprint
Understand and comply with the PPN 06/21 requirements
Set SBTi-aligned Net Zero targets, and track progress.
Engage your team and your clients on the journey

Free PPN 06/21 Guidance Template

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

Why work with us?

Fast, compliant reporting

Our dedicated PPN 06/21 reporting tool and expert support saves you and your team hours of time.

Designed for SMEs

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

More than a tick-box

Turn PPN 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.

What our PPN clients say

"We spoke to a few emission tracking partners before we spoke with Seedling, and Seedling's offer seemed too good to be true but it wasn't! Super straight forward platform, able to get face to face advice when we needed it, not expensive. Would definitely recommend."
Natalie Pilch
The Unlikely Saboteur
“Any feelings of being overwhelmed by measuring and reporting our emissions were quickly overcome as a result of the fantastic help and guidance from Seedling. The whole process was really smooth, clearly explained and efficiently delivered.”
Leo Sudea
Operations Director
"Working with Seedling has put us in an incredibly strong position with not only understanding our baseline carbon footprint, but opportunities to improve it and map out the way ahead."
Rhys Jenkins
COO
"We wanted to understand and reduce our carbon footprint but felt overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start. Seedling guided us through the process every step of the way, their easy-to-use platform made collecting our business data straightforward, and the team gave us tailored support to build an emissions reduction plan. Thanks to Seedling, we’ve started our journey to Net Zero with confidence."
Ursula Fairlie
Senior Content Manager
"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."
Patrick McDowell
Founder
"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."
Mica Phillips
Sustainability Manager
‘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.’
Megan Savage
ESG Lead
‘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.’
Stuart Pearce
Director
"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."
Withers & Rogers
ESG Lead
‘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.’
Sam Holding
Strategic Partnerships Lead
‘When we started with Seedling, we were just beginning our journey towards understanding our carbon footprint. Seedling have been the ultimate professionals and have created a system that is easy to use, so now I have the knowledge to make informed decisions in line with our B Corp status.’
Sian Eddy
Head of Ops
"Seedling were an invaluable partner in developing our carbon reduction plan. Their collaborative approach involved accurate emission calculations, presented transparently through a user-friendly platform. Seedling's expertise and dedication made the entire process seamless – I’d recommend Seedling to businesses on a sustainability journey."
Kristina Vard
ESG Lead

FAQs

Your questions answered

Is PPN 06/21 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 06/21?

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 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 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 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.

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