Industry Briefing: Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts

2.30pm – 3.30pm 8 July 2021

PLEASE NOTE BOOKING FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED. PLEASE CONTACT A MEMBER OF THE TEAM IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND.

Join techUK and the Cabinet Office as we explore further the details of PPN 06/21

The Cabinet Office recently launched guidance for suppliers on taking account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major central government contracts with the publication of Procurement Policy Note 06/21. In light of this, techUK would like to invite members to this briefing on the PPN with the Cabinet Office. This is a chance for the Cabinet Office to talk through the ambition, intention and details of the PPN with public sector tech suppliers. It’s also a chance for industry to seek clarity on any aspects of the PPN if needed. The briefing will consist of a presentation from David Brambley-Crawshaw, Senior Policy Advisor at the Cabinet Office and author of the PPN, , followed by a chance for Q&A.

In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to adopt a legal commitment to achieve ‘Net Zero’ carbon emissions by 2050 with the amendment of the Climate Change Act 2008. The new measure in PPN 06/21 means that from the end of September 2021, all suppliers bidding for major government contracts (of £5m per annum and above) must commit to achieving Net Zero by 2050 and publish a ‘Carbon Reduction Plan’, setting out their commitment to Net Zero, their organisation's carbon footprint and the environmental management measures that they have in place.

The bidding supplier’s ‘Carbon Reduction Plan’ must meet the Technical Standard published alongside the PPN. This includes, but is not limited to:

Confirming the bidding supplier’s commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2050 for their UK operations.
Providing the supplier’s current emissions for the sources included in Scope 1 and 2 of the GHG Protocol, and a defined subset of Scope 3 emissions.
Providing emissions reporting in CO2e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) for the six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol.
Setting out the environmental management measures in effect, including certification schemes or specific carbon reduction measures that the supplier has adopted, and will be able to be applied when performing the contract.
Carbon Reuction Plans will also have to be published on the Supplier's website.

This new policy will apply to all suppliers bidding on in-scope contracts, including a wide range of tech suppliers to government, so make sure you book your place now.