We create Carbon Reduction Plans, Modern Slavery Statements and sustainability compliance documents for UK construction SMEs — so you win more public contracts and stay focused on the build.
"State your total Scope 1 & 2 emissions for 2025–26 in Tonnes CO₂e."
You have a pile of fuel receipts. We turn them into a single defensible number.
Section B — Social (S)
"Provide your Modern Slavery Statement and evidence of Tier-2 supplier audits."
You don't have one. We draft it, template it, and keep it updated.
Section C — Governance (G)
"Does your Board have an executive accountable for climate risk? Provide meeting minutes."
It's a family business. We set up the structure and keep the records.
Live Mandates
PPN 06/21 — Carbon Reduction Plan required for public contractsUK SRS — Aligned with global ISSB standards from 2026CSRD — Affects UK suppliers to EU firmsCalifornia SB 253 — Scope 3 reporting for US supply chainsModern Slavery Act — Annual statement required 50+ staffEUDR — GPS tracking of timber and wood productsGHG Protocol — Global standard for emissions calculationPPN 06/21 — Carbon Reduction Plan required for public contractsUK SRS — Aligned with global ISSB standards from 2026CSRD — Affects UK suppliers to EU firmsCalifornia SB 253 — Scope 3 reporting for US supply chainsModern Slavery Act — Annual statement required 50+ staffEUDR — GPS tracking of timber and wood productsGHG Protocol — Global standard for emissions calculation
UK Construction — 2026
ESG compliance is now a condition of winning work.
The Problem
UK construction SMEs are losing contracts over missing ESG documents.
Since 2021, any UK business bidding for major public contracts must submit a fully compliant Carbon Reduction Plan under PPN 06/21. Most small and medium construction firms don't have one — and don't know where to start.
Large public sector buyers including Network Rail, HS2, NHS trusts and local authorities now score ESG compliance as part of their tender evaluation. A missing or incomplete submission doesn't just cost you points — it disqualifies you entirely.
By 2026, ESG reporting requirements for UK construction companies are tightening further. The businesses that get compliant now will have a significant competitive advantage in public sector tendering.
ESG compliance packages for UK construction businesses.
Start with a one-off ESG audit, move to a full compliance build, then stay compliant year-round on a monthly retainer. Most construction SME clients follow the full path within 90 days.
01
The ESG Audit
One-off · 48hr turnaround
We review your last 2–3 tender submissions and identify exactly where you are losing ESG points. You receive a written ESG Gap Report with prioritised actions mapped to PPN 06/21 and buyer requirements.
Tender ESG section review
Carbon baseline assessment
Prioritised ESG Gap Report PDF
30-min debrief call
£750 one-off
02
The Compliance Build
Project · 4–6 weeks
We build your full ESG compliance document pack from scratch — including your PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan, Scope 1 and 2 emissions data, Modern Slavery Statement, and board governance structure.
PPN 06/21 Carbon Reduction Plan
Scope 1 & 2 emissions calculation (GHG Protocol)
Modern Slavery Statement
Board governance meeting structure
Tender-ready ESG document pack
£2,500 project
03
The ESG Retainer
Monthly · Ongoing
Your outsourced ESG compliance function. We manage annual sustainability report updates, EcoVadis portal management, supplier questionnaire responses, and ongoing UK regulatory monitoring.
Annual ESG report refresh
Supplier questionnaire responses
EcoVadis & portal management
Quarterly compliance meetings & minutes
UK regulation update alerts
£750 / month
How It Works
Simple process. Serious results.
01
Free Audit Call
30 minutes. We review your last tender, identify your biggest ESG gaps, and tell you exactly what's costing you contracts.
No cost
02
Gap Report
Within 48 hours you receive a written report mapping every missing compliance requirement against the mandates your buyers use.
48hr turnaround
03
We Build It
We collect your data, do the carbon calculations, draft your documents, and hand you a complete, tender-ready compliance pack.
4–6 weeks
04
Stay Compliant
On retainer, we manage everything ongoing — annual updates, new questionnaires, portal entries, and regulatory changes.
Ongoing
Common Questions
ESG compliance questions answered.
Everything UK construction SMEs need to know about ESG reporting, Carbon Reduction Plans and public sector tendering requirements in 2026.
Does my construction business need a Carbon Reduction Plan?Yes — if you bid for UK public contracts worth over £5m per annum, PPN 06/21 requires a compliant Carbon Reduction Plan. Many sub-contractors also need one because their main contractor requires it as part of their own ESG supply chain obligations.
What is Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for a construction company?Scope 1 covers direct emissions your business controls — fuel burned in company vehicles, plant machinery and site generators. Scope 2 covers indirect emissions from purchased electricity used in offices and site cabins. We calculate both using the GHG Protocol standard.
How long does it take to get ESG compliant?Most construction SMEs are fully tender-ready within 4–6 weeks of starting our Compliance Build package. We start with a 48-hour ESG Gap Report so you know exactly what's needed before committing.
Do I need ESG compliance if I only work for private clients?Increasingly yes. Large private developers and main contractors — including housebuilders, commercial developers and facilities management firms — are now requiring ESG questionnaire responses from all suppliers as part of their own corporate sustainability commitments.
Free ESG Audit
Find out exactly what's costing you contracts.
Book a free 30-minute ESG Audit Call for your UK construction business. We review your last tender submission, identify your Carbon Reduction Plan and compliance gaps, and give you a clear action plan — no obligation.
Free 30-minute ESG audit call
Written ESG Gap Report within 48 hours
Specific to your tenders and public sector buyers
UK construction SMEs only
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