Back in 2019, the Government amended the Climate Change Act (2008) to include a target of at least 100% reduction in the net UK carbon account by 2050 – also known as the Net Zero target. One of the ways in which the government can reach that target is by ensuring that any public procurement that takes place includes commitments to reach net-zero within winning organisations.
This has been formalised in Public Procurement Note 06/21, ‘Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts. The note sets out the tenders that this will apply to, and what organisations will need to do in order to be compliant with the PPN.
Whilst this focuses on central government the direction of travel is that all business will begin to be asked whether they have a Carbon Reduction Plan.
This system is fully funded and helps you develop a Carbon Reduction Plan for your business.
Have a look at this guide to creating an action plan or view the walkthrough.