framework agreement or dynamic purchasing systemis greater than£5millionper annum(excluding VAT).5. Contracting Authorities may verify that the supplier remainscommittedtoachievingNet Zero prior to entering into any contract awarded under a framework agreement.Timing6. In-Scope Organisations must apply the provisions of this PPN to relevantprocurements advertised on or after 30 September 2021.Action7. As part of assessing a supplier’s technical and professional ability, In-ScopeOrganisationsshouldinclude, asaselectioncriterion,arequirementforbiddingsuppliers to provide aCarbonReductionPlan(usingthetemplateat AnnexA) confirmingthesupplier’scommitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 in the UK, and setting out the environmentalmanagement measures that they have in place and which will be in effect and utilisedduringtheperformanceof thecontract. TheCRPshouldbespecifictothebiddingentity,or,providedcertaincriteriaaremet, maycover thebiddingentityanditsparentorganisation.Inorder toensuretheCRPremainsrelevant, aCRPcoveringthebiddingentityanditsparentorganisationisonlypermissiblewherethedetailedrequirementsof theCRParemetinfull,as set out in the Technical Standard and Guidance, and all of the following criteria are ● The bidding entity is wholly owned by the parent;● The commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 for UK operations is set out in theCRP for the parent and is supported and adopted by the bidding entity, demonstratedby the inclusion in the CRP of a statement that this will apply to the bidding entity;● The environmental measures set out are stated to be able to be applied by thebidding entity when performing the relevant contract; and● The CRP is published on the bidding entity’s website. Bidding entities must take steps to ensure they have their own CRP as soon as reasonablypracticable and should note that the ability to rely on a parent organisation’s CarbonReduction Plan may only be a temporary measure under this selection criterion.8. Carbon Reduction Plans must meet the required standard as set out by thesupporting guidance to this PPN. This includes, but is not limited Confirmingthebiddingsupplier’scommitmenttoachievingNetZeroby2050fortheirUK operations.● Providingthesupplier’scurrent emissionsfor thesourcesincludedinScope1and2of the GHG Protocol, and a defined subset of Scope 3 emissions. Guidance can be found Technical Standard can be found Bidding supplier or ‘bidding entity’ means the organisation with whom the contracting authority will enter into a contract if it issuccessful. ● Providing emissions reporting in CO2e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) for the sixgreenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol . ● Settingout theenvironmental management measuresineffect,includingcertificationschemesor specificcarbonreductionmeasuresyouhaveadopted, andthatyouwillbe able to apply when performing thecontract andthat support achievingNet Zeroby 2050.● Publication of the CRP on the supplier’s website.9. Environmental considerationsandcarbonreductionwill beafactorinmost,ifnotall,contracts and therefore it is expected that in the majority of cases, the application of thisPPN will be relevant. This may include, but is not limited Contracts which have a direct impact on the environment in the delivery of thecontract;● Contracts which require the use of buildings bystaff engagedinthedeliveryof thecontract;● Contractswhichrequirethetransportationof goodsor peopleusedinthedeliveryofthe contract;● Contracts which require the use of natural resources in the delivery of the contract.10. In-Scope Organisations should make their own assessment of the measure’sapplicability on a case by case basis.11. When applying the contents of this PPN, In-ScopeOrganisationsmust ensuretheyact transparently and in accordance with the principles of equal treatment andnon-discrimination. Background12. The UK has a proud record of global leadership in tackling climate change andsupportingcleangrowth.In2006,theUKpublishedthefirstglobal reviewintotheeconomicsof climate change. This led to the Climate Change Act 2008, which established a comprehensive legal framework for delivering emission reductions in the UK, including a2050 carbon reduction target and the introduction of carbon budgets.13. Between 1990 and 2017, the UK reduced its emissions by 42%while growing theeconomy by more than two thirds. In 2019 the UK Government amended the Climate ChangeAct 2008byincreasingthetarget forreducinggreenhousegasemissionsintheUKto at least 100%lower than1990levelsby2050. ThisisotherwiseknownastheNet Zerotarget. The UK became thefirst major economy to setthis target.14. The UK’s 2050 Net Zero target is one of the most ambitious in the worldandwasrecommendedbytheCommitteeonClimateChange,theUK’sindependentclimateadvisory Clean Growth Strategy 2018: HM Treasury’s review into funding the transitionto a net zero greenhouse gas Carbon dioxide (CO2), Methane (CH4), Nitrous Oxide (N2O), Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), andSulphur Hexafluoride (SF6)

body. Net Zero requires a reduction in emissions and (if necessary) that any emissionsgenerated are balanced by schemes to offset an equivalent amount of greenhousegasesfrom the atmosphere, such as planting trees or using technology like carbon capture andstorage.15. BEIS instituted a reporting regime in 2018 that requires quoted companies, largeunquoted companies (including charitable companies) and large Limited LiabilityPartnerships (LLPs) to self-declare their Scope 1 and 2 emissions under the StreamlinedEnergyandCarbonReportingfrom1st April 2019. Thismeasurethereforedoesnotrequireany changes to the data companies are already submitting under SECR or to currentprocurement regulations.16. The government is committed to continuing its efforts to reduce greenhouse gasemissions and deliver on its carbon budget commitments, while keeping costs down forconsumers and supporting the creation of good jobs and growing the economy. Asenvironmental and carbon considerations feature in the aspects of delivery of most publiccontracts, thisisanopportunityfor ustotakestepstosupport thatcommitmentandreduceemissions through public procurement. Notes for CompletionWhere an In-Scope Organisation has determined that the measure applies to theprocurement, supplierswishingtobidfor that contract arerequiredat theselectionstagetosubmit a Carbon Reduction Plan which details their organisational carbon footprint andconfirms their commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050.Carbon Reduction Plans are to be completed by the biddingsupplier andmust meet the reporting requirements set out in supporting guidance, and include the supplier’s currentcarbonfootprint anditscommitmenttoreducingemissionstoachieveNetZeroemissionsby2050.The CRP should be specific to the bidding entity, or, provided certain criteria are met, maycover the bidding entity and its parent organisation. In order to ensure the CRP remainsrelevant, a Carbon Reduction Plan covering the bidding entity and its parent organisation isonly permissible where the detailed requirements of the CRP are met in full, as set out in theTechnical Standard and Guidance , and all of thefollowing criteria are ● The bidding entity is wholly owned by the parent;● The commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 for UK operations is set out in theCRP for the parent and is supported and adopted by the bidding entity, demonstratedby the inclusion in the CRP of a statement that this will apply to the bidding entity;● The environmental measures set out are stated to be able to be applied by thebidding entity when performing the relevant contract; and● The CRP is published on the bidding entity’s website.
Bidding entities must take steps to ensure they have their own CRP as soon as reasonablypracticable and should note that the ability to rely on a parent organisation’s CarbonReduction Plan may only be a temporary measure under this selection criterion.The Carbon Reduction Plan should be updated regularly (at least annually) andpublishedandclearlysignpostedonthesupplier’sUKwebsite. It shouldbeapprovedbyadirector(orequivalent senior leadership) within the supplier’s organisation to demonstrate a clear Guidance can be found Technical Standard can be found Bidding supplier or ‘bidding entity’ means the organisation with whom the contracting authority will enter into a contract if it issuccessful. commitment toemissionsreductionatthehighestlevel.Suppliersmaywishtoadoptthekeyobjectives of the Carbon Reduction Plan within their strategic plans.A template for the Carbon Reduction Plan is set out below. Please complete and publishyour CarbonReductionPlaninaccordancewiththereportingstandardpublishedalongsidethis PPN. Carbon Reduction Plan Template Supplier Publication Commitment to achieving Net Zero [Supplier name]is committed to achieving Net Zeroemissions by 20XX. Baseline emissions are a record of the greenhouse gases that have been produced in thepast and were produced prior to the introduction of any strategies to reduce emissions.Baseline emissions are the reference point against which emissions reduction can bemeasured. [Instructions to provide details of your organisation’s baseline emissions below. If your organisationhas not previously assessed or reported emissions, please detail this below and use yourfirst reporting period as your Baseline. ]Baseline Additional Details relating to the Baseline Emissions calculations. [Instructions to commentary regarding your e.g. historicbaselinewhichdeviates from the requirements under this measure (e.g. no prior Scope 3 emissionsreporting), where there is no previous reporting and the creation of a newbaseline due tosubstantial organisational change or restructuring]

[Instructions to existing emissions reduction targets are in place for your organisation, please providedetails below.If youhavenopreviousemissionsreductioncommitment,orifthisisyourorganisation’sfirstcarbon footprint, please provide targets for your organisation]In order to continue our progress to achieving Net Zero, we have adopted the followingcarbon reduction targets.We project that carbon emissions will decrease over the next five years to XX tCO2 e by20XX. This is a reduction of XX%

Completed Carbon Reduction InitiativesThe following environmental management measures and projects have been completed orimplemented since the 20XXbaseline. The carbon emissionreduction achieved by theseschemes equate toXXtCO2 e, aXX%ge reduction againstthe 20XXbaseline and themeasures will be in effect when performing the contract Briefly provide details of some of your completed carbon reduction projects. This is forinformation only. This may include environmental management measures such as certification schemes likeISO14001 or PAS 2060, signing up to SBTI or specific measures you have taken such as;the adoption of LED/PIR lighting controls, changes to policy resulting in a reduction incompany travel and flights or the electrification of the company fleet.] In the future we hope to implement further measures such to

Briefly provide details of some of any likely/proposed future carbon reduction projects. Thisis for information only.] Declaration and Sign OffThis Carbon Reduction Plan has been completed in accordance with PPN 06/21 andassociated guidance and reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans. Emissions have been reported and recorded in accordance withthe published reportingstandard for Carbon Reduction Plans and theGHG ReportingProtocol corporate standard and uses the appropriateGovernment emission conversionfactors for greenhouse gascompany reporting . Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions have been reported in accordance with SECRrequirements, and the required subset of Scope 3 emissions have been reported inaccordance with the published reporting standard for Carbon Reduction Plans and theCorporate Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard . This Carbon Reduction Plan has been reviewed and signed offby the board of directors (orequivalent management body). Signed on behalf of the