Carbon Reduction Plans for small businesses
Our Carbon Reduction Plans go beyond compliance.
We create a plan that turns your sustainability story into a commercial asset to win you more business.
how it works
Under PPN 006, any business bidding for UK public sector contracts over £5 million annually - or any NHS contract - needs a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). Make yours work harder. We take CRPs beyond compliance, producing something that wins you work across the public and private sector thanks to a clear and compelling sustainability narrative.
Our carbon reduction plans:
Meet mandatory PPN 006 (previously PPN 06/21) reporting requirements
Are designed to display your progress in line with your company branding
Come with an optional 12 month metric tracker, to make subsequent reporting easier and even more impactful
Carbon Reduction Plan
Our Carbon Reduction Plans don’t just meet government requirements - they’re designed to act as a commercial asset for your business.
Because they need to be displayed prominently on your website, we believe a CRP should look good and do more than act as a filled-in form.
With a clear narrative, robust emissions reduction strategy and tailored branding, your Carbon Reduction Plan will deliver value long after the initial government tender process.
Following your CRP, we can also help you submit your NHS Evergreen Sustainable Supplier Assessment.
carbon footprint calculations
We will calculate your carbon footprint in line with PPN 006 requirements. All your team needs to do is complete our guided form.
We provide clear instructions on where to find the data, making the process straightforward.
While PPN 006 requires Scope 1, Scope 2 and five categories of Scope 3, if you would like to include further Scope 3 categories we won't charge more. It’s part of our commitment to support businesses that want to go further in addressing their environmental impact.
Ongoing reporting tools
We know sustainability data collection can be time consuming and often spread across teams. That’s why we create a 12-month framework of metrics to track, helping you build on the sustainability work you’ve already started.
By the end of the year you’ll have the evidence needed to pull together your next Carbon Reduction Plan or even a full Sustainability Report, showing clear, credible progress to stakeholders.
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Carbon Footprint Calculations
We will calculate your carbon footprint in line with PPN 006 requirements. All your team needs to do is complete our guided form.
We provide clear instructions on where to find the data, making the process straightforward.
While PPN 006 requires Scope 1, Scope 2 and five categories of Scope 3, if you would like to include further Scope 3 categories we won't charge more. It’s part of our commitment to support businesses that want to go further in addressing their environmental impact.
CARBON REDUCTION PLAN
Our Carbon Reduction Plans don’t just meet government requirements - they’re designed to act as a commercial asset for your business.
Because they need to be displayed prominently on your website, we believe a CRP should look good and do more than act as a filled-in form.
With a clear narrative, robust emissions reduction strategy and tailored branding, your Carbon Reduction Plan will deliver value long after the initial government tender process.
Ongoing reporting tools
We know sustainability data collection can be time consuming and often spread across teams. That’s why we create a 12-month framework of metrics to track, helping you build on the sustainability work you’ve already started.
By the end of the year you’ll have the evidence needed to pull together your next Carbon Reduction Plan or even a full Sustainability Report, showing clear, credible progress to stakeholders.
ADD ONS
Why choose Brace For Impact for your Carbon Reduction Plan?
You only pay for what you need — if your carbon footprint calculation already meets PPN 006 requirements, we’ll build on that.
You get more value from your Carbon Reduction Plan, so it can be used as content for private tenders, brochures and other marketing.
Our framework is designed for small businesses, capturing progress without demanding perfection.
We pay particular attention to the narrative - a key part of Carbon Reduction Plans that the Crown Commercial Service says is often overlooked.
Why
now?
For your CUSTOMERS
Consumers want to support companies that are doing the right thing, with 70% saying they want to hear what businesses are doing to be more sustainable.
And for many small businesses, silence doesn’t mean inaction. It often comes from worries about greenwashing, or uncertainty about how to talk honestly about the early stages of a carbon reduction journey.
Don't let your good work go unseen. We bring together your different activities into one cohesive story, giving your customers confidence that they're spending their money wisely.
For your COMPANY
Sustainability is a competitive advantage. From client proposals to sector recognition, telling a clear, accessible sustainability story helps position your business as a leader, not a follower.
Far from being a ‘nice to have’, your sustainability story should be a commercial asset. It shows you’re taking action and making progress, while giving you ready-made content for tenders and bids, PR activities and sales conversations.
For your Employees
Without clear sustainability ambitions, hiring is harder - 22% of prospective employees will now only join businesses that show sustainability is embedded across their operations.
Hiring people that care about the world makes good business sense. Make sure you’re attracting top talent by demonstrating that you are addressing their priorities, providing answers to their questions in an engaging way.
For your Planet
Whether your sustainability efforts are driven by environmental or financial motivations, sharing your impact is good for business and it's really good for the planet.
Open sustainability communications for small businesses encourages knowledge sharing, collaboration and innovation, inspiring the kind of meaningful, large-scale change the world needs.
About us
Richard Trenholm is a seasoned communicator with a background in technology journalism and over 20 years’ experience writing for some of the UK’s best-known brands. He brings a sharp editorial eye and a clear sense of structure to every project, helping clients express complex sustainability work with clarity and confidence. His work helps practices articulate their impact, build trust and stand out in a competitive market.
Susi Weaser has over 20 years’ experience in marketing and comes from a family of SME business owners, so knows the pressure UK businesses face. She’s deeply committed to sustainability, and takes a practical, business-first approach when working with clients, helping to demonstrate meaningful sustainability gains that impact the bottom line. She believes real progress comes from practical action, not perfection.
get in touch
Get in touch via info@braceforimpactgroup.com or book a meeting to discuss your needs today.