Climate Essentials · Healthcare & NHS Suppliers
MANDATORY FOR ALL NHS SUPPLIERS BY APRIL 2027

Carbon accounting for
Healthcare & NHS suppliers.

Healthcare companies and NHS suppliers are facing stricter carbon reporting requirements. PPN 006 and the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap make robust, auditable carbon reduction plans essential for winning and retaining contracts.

By April 2027, every NHS supplier must publicly report:

  • All Scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions (including all 15 Scope 3 categories where relevant)
  • A compliant Carbon Reduction Plan
  • A credible target for net zero
Aligned with · GHG Protocol · DEFRA conversion factors · PPN 006
1,000+ UK organisations measured
PPN 006 Compliant Reports
From £132 per year
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Take ownership of your climate action

How Climate Esentials helps you win contracts

Audit-ready carbon reports

Produce clear, compliant, and auditable carbon footprint reports aligned with NHS Evergreen Assessment and government expectations.

Carbon Reduction Plans that pass

Build credible Carbon Reduction Plans that meet PPN 006 and NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap procurement requirements and demonstrate meaningful action.

Scope 1, 2 & 3 made simple

An intuitive, accessible platform to measure your full Scope 1, 2 and 3 footprint — and take ownership of your climate action with confidence.

What you get

Six things you can do with Climate Essentials

01

PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan

Create a Carbon Reduction Plan that meets PPN 06/21 (PPN 006) procurement requirements. Structured with baseline data, reduction targets, and planned actions — formatted for NHS and government tender submissions.

02

Full Scope 1, 2 and 3 measurement

Measure your complete carbon footprint using the latest DEFRA conversion factors and GHG Protocol methodology. Covers energy, fleet, travel, purchased goods, services and waste — the full picture the NHS Supplier Roadmap requires.

03

Audit-ready reporting

Produce clear, credible carbon footprint reports covering all emission scopes. Formatted for procurement submissions, NHS framework responses and internal board reporting.

04

Supply chain engagement

Send your suppliers a tailored questionnaire, collect their emissions data, and build a verifiable Scope 3 footprint. Replace spend-based estimates with actuals over time — what procurement teams increasingly want to see.

05

Independent verification

Add third-party verification to your footprint and Carbon Reduction Plan. Adds credibility for NHS procurement, framework responses and public net zero commitments — at a price designed for SMEs, not consultancy rates.

06

Reduction planning and year-on-year tracking

Identify your highest-emission areas, create realistic reduction actions, and track progress year on year. Evidence that you are reducing — not just measuring — which is what the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap progressively demands.

Two ways to get it done

Choose the level of support that suits you

Self-service

Climate Essentials for Business

Use the Climate Essentials for Business platform — with the Scope 3 Advanced module — to measure your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and write your own Carbon Reduction Plan, with our step-by-step guidance available throughout.

  • Full Scope 1, 2 & 3 measurement including all 15 categories
  • Carbon Reduction Plan builder with NHS-compliant guidance
  • Email support from our climate science team
  • Net Zero Community access included
From £132/year
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Managed service

Climate Essentials Managed Service

We take the heavy lifting off your plate. Send us your raw data and our climate experts will measure your Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, produce an audit-ready report, and write your Carbon Reduction Plan — fully compliant with NHS supplier requirements. A great option if you're time-poor, it's your first time, or you simply want hands-on support.

  • Dedicated climate expert assigned to your account
  • Full Scope 1, 2 & 3 measurement handled for you
  • Audit-ready report and compliant Carbon Reduction Plan
  • Platform and Net Zero Community access included
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Why NHS suppliers choose Climate Essentials

Four reasons SMEs in the NHS supply chain trust us with their carbon accounting

Stay NHS-ready

Meet PPN 006 and NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap requirements in full, including carbon footprint reporting and credible Carbon Reduction Plans, with audit-ready data.

Win more NHS contracts

Strengthen your position in NHS and healthcare procurement processes, where transparent sustainability data to back your claims is now essential.

Save time

Streamline and automate emissions tracking, reducing the admin burden on internal teams, whether you self-serve or hand it to our experts entirely.

Drive meaningful impact

Use clear insights to shape effective carbon reduction strategies and embed climate considerations into everyday operations.

Frequently asked

Questions NHS suppliers actually ask us.

PPN 06/21, the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap, Scope 3, verification, answered simply.

What is PPN 06/21 and does it apply to my business?

PPN 06/21 (now transitioning to PPN 006) is a Procurement Policy Note that requires suppliers bidding on UK government contracts above £5 million per year to publish a Carbon Reduction Plan. If you supply to the NHS through frameworks or direct contracts, this increasingly applies.

The NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap extends these requirements further, requiring all NHS suppliers to report emissions and demonstrate reduction activity by 2027, regardless of contract value.

What is the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap and what are the requirements by 2027?

The NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap sets out progressive requirements for all NHS suppliers. From April 2027, every supplier — regardless of contract size — must publicly report their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, publish a Carbon Reduction Plan aligned with the NHS net zero target, and set a credible net zero target.

From April 2028, additional requirements will come into force for carbon footprinting of individual products supplied to the NHS. By 2030, suppliers that cannot demonstrate progress risk losing access to NHS contracts entirely.

Can Climate Essentials produce a PPN 06/21-compliant Carbon Reduction Plan?

Yes. The platform helps you measure your Scope 1, 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions, set a baseline year, define reduction targets and document planned actions, all structured to meet PPN 06/21 (PPN 006) requirements.

You can export a formatted report ready for tender submissions. With our Managed Service, our team writes and reviews the CRP for you.

We are a small supplier, is this affordable for SMEs?

The self-serve platform starts from £132 per year. Most carbon consultancies charge thousands for an initial footprint and CRP.

Climate Essentials is specifically designed for SMEs who need to comply with procurement requirements without the budget for a consultancy engagement. The Managed Service (where our team does the work for you) is available at a tailored quote and is still a fraction of typical consultancy costs.

Do we need to measure Scope 3 emissions for NHS contracts?

Yes. The NHS Supplier Roadmap requires measurement across all three scopes, including Scope 3. For most healthcare suppliers, Scope 3 includes purchased goods and services, business travel, employee commuting, waste and upstream logistics.

The platform supports spend-based, activity-based and hybrid calculation methods, so you can start with the data you have and improve accuracy over time.

Can we get our carbon footprint verified?

Yes. Climate Essentials offers independent, third-party verification of your carbon footprint and Carbon Reduction Plan. We issue GHG Protocol or ISO 14064-3 aligned verification statements.

Verification adds credibility for NHS procurement submissions, framework responses and public commitments. It is priced for SMEs, so our verification service is designed to be accessible to businesses of all sizes.

What happens if we do not comply by the 2027 deadline?

Suppliers that cannot demonstrate compliance with the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap risk being excluded from NHS procurement frameworks and contract renewals.

The NHS has stated that carbon data will be embedded into procurement evaluation criteria progressively, meaning suppliers without credible emissions data and reduction plans will be at a competitive disadvantage well before formal exclusion.

How long does it take to get our first footprint and CRP?

Depending on data availability and business complexity, it can range from a few hours to 2 weeks. With the Managed Service, our team typically delivers a complete and verified footprint and Carbon Reduction Plan report within 5 days.

The main variable is how quickly you can provide activity data (energy bills, travel records, spend data), the platform and our team handle everything else.

Ready when you are

Understand what you need to report, using your own data.

Book a 30-minute demo. We’ll show you how Climate Essentials helps with PPN 006 plan, SECR disclosure, and UK SRS readiness.

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