UK Procurement Glossary
Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)
A published supplier statement of carbon footprint and reduction commitments — required by PPN 06/21 for UK central government contracts above £5m.
Definition
A Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) is a published supplier document setting out the company's current greenhouse gas emissions footprint (Scopes 1, 2 and a defined set of Scope 3 sources) and committing to reaching net-zero by 2050 or earlier. PPN 06/21 (in force since October 2021) requires bidders for UK central government contracts above £5m per annum to have a published CRP at the time of bid.
The CRP must be on the company website, follow the standard PPN 06/21 template, and be refreshed annually. It is a compliance gate — bidders without one are excluded from above-£5m central government work.
How this affects your bid
If you bid for £5m+ central government work, have a current CRP on your website before bidding. Refresh annually. Several UK public sector buyers below the £5m threshold have started asking for CRPs voluntarily — having one is increasingly a baseline expectation.
Common questions about carbon reduction plan (crp)
Where is the CRP template?
On gov.uk — search "PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan template". The template is mandatory for compliance.
Does CRP apply below £5m?
Not strictly required by PPN 06/21 for sub-£5m contracts, but many UK public sector buyers ask for it (or equivalent) for smaller contracts. Having one is a competitive advantage.
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