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Procurement Policy Note 06/21: Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts

This note sets out how to take account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major central government contracts.

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PPN 06/21: Taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts

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Guidance on adopting and applying PPN 06/21: Selection criteria (PDF)

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Technical standard for completion of Carbon Reduction Plans

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Carbon Reduction Plan Template

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In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to adopt a legal commitment to achieve ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions by 2050. To support this, the Government Commercial Function has developed a new commercial policy measure for all central government departments and arm’s length bodies.

This measure requires suppliers bidding for major government contracts to commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and publish a ‘Carbon Reduction Plan’.

Published 5 June 2021
Last updated 17 April 2023 + show all updates
  1. New version of the Document to align with other published policy. No material changes to the policy - Guidance on adopting and applying PPN 06/21: Selection criteria

  2. The FAQs have been updated to clarify some text and to include additional questions.

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