Guide
How to deliver a Carbon Reduction Plan
As an NHS or Government supplier.
Introduction
Supplying to the NHS or UK Government? You’ll now need a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) to win or retain contracts.
This free guide from Ecologi explains how to meet the Procurement Policy Note 06/21 (PPN 06/21) requirements using Ecologi Zero, our easy-to-use carbon accounting platform. Learn how to calculate your emissions, create a credible reduction plan, and demonstrate compliance with confidence.
Download the free guide to
Understand what PPN 06/21 requires from suppliers
Learn how to measure and report your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions
Create a compliant, science-aligned Carbon Reduction Plan
Avoid the common pitfalls that lead to failed submissions
Why it matters for NHS and Government suppliers
From 2024, all NHS suppliers, regardless of contract value, must submit a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan to qualify for tenders. This is part of the UK Government’s goal to reach net-zero by 2050, and the NHS’s ambition to achieve it even sooner, by 2045.
Suppliers that fail to meet these requirements risk losing tender opportunities, while those that act now can gain a competitive advantage by demonstrating proactive climate leadership.
What’s inside the guide
✔ Understanding PPN 006 (formerly PPN 06/21)
What the policy means, who it applies to, and how to comply.
✔ The challenges of carbon accounting
Why accurate data collection and emissions calculation are critical to success.
✔ How Ecologi Zero simplifies compliance
Our hybrid software and consultancy approach helps you calculate your footprint, identify hotspots, and create a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan.
✔ Reporting and reduction made simple
Generate a GHG Protocol-aligned report suitable for NHS tender submissions — including your net-zero target, methodology, and progress tracking.
Who it’s for
NHS suppliers and Government contractors
Procurement and compliance teams preparing PPN 06/21 submissions
Sustainability and operations managers responsible for CRPs
SMEs seeking support to meet mandatory carbon reporting standards