Answer the carbon questions in your tender, without hiring a consultant

Six free templates, from the Carbon Reduction Plan to a one-page pre-submission checklist, built from the way public sector sustainability bids are actually written.

Does the tender ask for a Carbon Reduction Plan, a carbon footprint and a net zero commitment. The deadline is close, and you have never produced any of them. A consultant can take weeks and cost more than the contract is worth to you. This pack gets you to a credible first submission in a fraction of that time.

What's inside

  • Carbon Reduction Plan guide with a completed example for a small supplier

  • Emissions data sheet for Scope 1, Scope 2 and the five Scope 3 categories the government requires

  • Net zero commitment and board approval pack, ready to adapt

  • Reduction measures bank, with real operational examples

  • Standard answers bank for supplier questionnaires, at three maturity levels

  • Pre-submission checklist, so you catch the mistakes that fail bids

FAQ’s

Do I need a Carbon Reduction Plan? It is a pass-or-fail requirement for relevant central government procurements above £5 million a year, and some other buyers, including the NHS, set related requirements. Your tender documents are the final authority, and the pack includes a short check.

Is it PPN 006 or PPN 06/21? PPN 006 applies to procurements under the Procurement Act 2023 regime, and PPN 06/21 to earlier ones. The pack is built on PPN 006 and notes the difference.

Do I need an externally audited footprint? PPN 006 does not require one. A buyer may still ask for verification separately, so check the tender.

Is the pack really free? Yes, with no card needed. You'll get the pack by email, followed by a few short tips you can unsubscribe from at any time.

What if I'd rather not calculate emissions in a spreadsheet? Combatting Carbon's software calculates and updates your footprint with human review, so your figures stay audit-ready.

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