Carbon Footprints

Carbon Reduction Plan

What is a Carbon Reduction Plan?

A Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP) is a formal strategy that outlines how an organisation will measure, manage, and reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over time. It’s a key tool for businesses aiming to demonstrate commitment to Net Zero targets, sustainability and regulatory compliance.

Purpose of a Carbon Reduction Plan

Carbon reduction plans are directly linked to Carbon (GHG) Footprints. Without a baseline Carbon (GHG) Footprint, a reduction plan cannot be implemented.

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Carbon Reduction Plan

Provide a clear roadmap for reducing carbon emissions.

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Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with government regulations (e.g., UK government requires CRPs for certain contracts).

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Sustainability Support

Support corporate sustainability goals and climate action commitments.

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Stakeholder Confidence

Increase stakeholder confidence (clients, investors, employees).

How can True Solutions help?

True Solutions has extensive experience in creating carbon reduction plans aligned with frameworks such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Science-Based Targets (SBTi), and PPN 06/21. Our Services Include:

Professional Carbon Reporting

Prepare high-quality reports for stakeholders, regulators and voluntary reporting schemes and ensure compliance with frameworks such as PPN 06/21 (Public Procurement Note).

Actionable Carbon Reduction Strategies

Develop tailored plans to reduce emissions and improve sustainability and identify quick wins as well as long-term decarbonisation opportunities.

Align the report to your needs

Tailor your carbon report to reflect your organisation’s priorities, audience, and reporting requirements.

Framework Engagement Support

Guide and support your participation in leading sustainability frameworks, including the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Carbon Offsetting & Renewable Energy Certification

Provide guidance on verified carbon offset projects - helping your organisation achieve Carbon Neutrality and support with renewable energy purchasing and certification schemes.

Help you work towards Net Zero

Collaborate with your supply chain to ensure transparency and reductions in Scope 3 emissions and build resilience and accountability across your entire value chain.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does being Net Zero mean?

Being Net Zero means reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to the lowest possible level and then neutralising any remaining emissions by permanently removing an equivalent amount from the atmosphere (e.g., through carbon capture, reforestation, or other verified removal methods).

Key points:

  • Reduce first: Organisations must make deep, science-based cuts in emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3 (e.g., energy efficiency, renewable energy, low-carbon supply chains).
  • Neutralise residual emissions: Any emissions that cannot be fully eliminated must be offset through permanent carbon removals, not just avoided emissions.
  • Different from Carbon Neutrality: Carbon Neutrality can rely more heavily on offsets, while Net Zero requires prioritising real emission reductions before balancing the rest.

Net Zero is aligned with the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5°C, and the UK have legally committed to reaching Net Zero by 2050.

What is the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)?

It is a global body that helps companies and financial institutions set ambitious, science-based climate targets that align with the goals of the Paris Agreement—to limit global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

True Solution can ensure your Carbon Reduction Plan is aligned with SBTi goals.

What is PPN 06/21?

PPN 06/21 stands for Procurement Policy Note 06/21: Taking Account of Carbon Reduction Plans in the procurement of major government contracts.

It is a UK government requirement (issued in June 2021) that ensures suppliers bidding for large public sector contracts are committed to measuring and reducing their carbon emissions.

The purpose of PPN 06/21 is to:

  • Align UK public procurement with the government’s Net Zero by 2050 commitment.
  • Require suppliers to demonstrate credible carbon reduction plans (CRPs).
  • Drive transparency and accountability in supply chains.

What does being Carbon Neutral mean?

Being Carbon Neutral means that an organisation, product, or individual has balanced the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions they release with an equivalent amount of emissions that are either avoided, reduced, or removed from the atmosphere.

In practice, this involves:

  • Measuring – Calculating your carbon footprint across Scopes 1, 2 and (ideally) Scope 3.
  • Reducing – Implementing actions to cut emissions as much as possible (e.g., energy efficiency, renewables, low-carbon supply chains).
  • Offsetting – Purchasing verified carbon credits to compensate for the remaining emissions that cannot yet be eliminated.

Carbon Neutrality is often a milestone on the journey to Net Zero, which goes further by requiring deep emission reductions and permanent removals in line with climate science.

What is the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)?

The Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) is a global nonprofit organisation that runs the world’s leading environmental disclosure system. It helps companies, cities, states and regions measure and disclose their environmental impacts, providing a platform for managing risks and opportunities related to climate change, water security and deforestation.

The purpose of CDP is to:

  • Encourage organisations to measure, disclose, manage and reduce their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental impacts.
  • Provide a transparent platform for stakeholders (investors, customers, regulators and the public).
  • Drive corporate accountability and climate action.

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