Helping NHS Suppliers Meet Net Zero Procurement Standards

As the NHS accelerates towards its Net Zero targets, suppliers must now demonstrate their climate credentials through robust and compliant Carbon Reduction Plans (CRPs). At Net Zero International, we help you meet NHS Evergreen Assessment requirements and Public Procurement Notice (PPN) 06/21 — positioning your business for long-term success in the healthcare supply chain.

What is a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP)?

A Carbon Reduction Plan is a formal document that outlines your organisation’s current greenhouse gas emissions and your commitments to reduce them, in line with the UK Government’s Net Zero by 2050 target.

For NHS suppliers, a CRP must be:

• Compliant with PPN 06/21

• Published and available on your company website

• Updated annually

• Include emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and selected Scope 3

• Aligned with the NHS Evergreen Supplier Assessment

Our CRP Support Services

We deliver NHS-compliant Carbon Reduction Plans that meet all requirements under PPN 06/21 and the Evergreen Supplier Assessment.

• Full CRP Development
  We prepare your Carbon Reduction Plan from scratch — including emissions baseline, targets, and supporting narrative — fully aligned with UK government templates and NHS guidance.

• Scope 1, 2 & 3 Emissions Calculation
  We quantify your emissions using GHG Protocol-compliant methodologies. Includes selected Scope 3 categories (e.g., business travel, upstream transport, waste, and purchased goods & services).

• Annual Updates & Monitoring
  We provide ongoing support to update your CRP each year, track reductions, and improve performance as your business evolves.

• Alignment with NHS Evergreen Assessment
  We ensure your CRP supports progress through the Evergreen Assessment and complements your wider sustainability reporting.

• Website & Submission-Ready Documentation
  We deliver a clean, compliant PDF version of your CRP — ready to publish on your website and submit with NHS tenders.

What’s Included

• Emissions baseline (Scopes 1, 2, selected Scope 3)
• Reduction targets aligned with Net Zero by 2050
• Measures in place and planned to reduce emissions
• CRP statement signed by a board-level representative
• Support for integration with wider ESG/CSR strategy

Who We Support

We work with NHS suppliers across:

• Medical devices and consumables

• Digital health and IT

• Estates, construction, and facilities

• Logistics and distribution

• Professional services and consultancy

Whether you're a large framework supplier or an SME new to carbon reporting, we tailor support to your needs.

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