ESG reporting for NHS suppliers: how to prepare for April 2027

NHS sustainability requirements are evolving. From 1 April 2027, strengthened Carbon Reduction Plan requirements will apply to higher-value procurements and certain NHS frameworks, with greater expectations around emissions reporting, governance, data quality and continuous improvement.

Watch this on-demand webinar for a practical overview of the changes, what they may mean for NHS suppliers and how your organisation can begin preparing.

What does the webinar cover?

The webinar explores:

• NHS Net Zero expectations and the NHS Net Zero Supplier Roadmap
• Current Carbon Reduction Plan requirements for NHS suppliers
• The changes taking effect from April 2027
• Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 carbon emissions
• The move towards reporting relevant global operations and supply chains
• Common emissions data, governance and reporting challenges
• Practical steps to improve NHS procurement readiness
• How Valpak can support your organisation

What is changing in April 2027?

The webinar explains how the NHS requirements are expected to introduce more comprehensive reporting for higher-value procurements and certain frameworks.

The 2027 NHS Carbon Reduction Plan is set to cover Scope 1, Scope 2 and all relevant Scope 3 emissions. The webinar also discusses expectations relating to global operations, supply chains, organisational ownership, data quality and continuous improvement.

It also distinguishes between the 2027 NHS Carbon Reduction Plan requirements and the existing Carbon Reduction Plan approach for procurements below £5 million per year, including VAT, and above the relevant published procurement threshold.

Who should watch?

This webinar is designed for organisations that supply, or plan to supply, goods and services to the NHS.

It may be particularly useful for people responsible for:

• Sustainability and ESG
• Carbon and emissions reporting
• Procurement and tender submissions
• NHS contracts and frameworks
• Compliance and risk
• Finance and operational data
• Supply chain management

What will you learn?

By watching the webinar, you will gain a clearer understanding of:

• How NHS Carbon Reduction Plan requirements are evolving
• What suppliers may need to report from April 2027
• The role of Scope 1, Scope 2 and relevant Scope 3 emissions
• Why reporting boundaries, methodologies and assumptions need to be clear
• How governance and accountability support credible reporting
• Where common data gaps and reporting risks can arise
• How to build a more structured and repeatable approach to NHS sustainability requests

Start preparing for the April 2027 requirements

Preparing for the changes may require input from different teams across your organisation. A structured approach can help you understand your current position, identify available emissions data, find gaps and establish clearer reporting responsibilities.

The webinar outlines five areas suppliers can consider:

1. Review your current position and identify gaps.
2. Align your approach with NHS requirements.
3. Develop an evidence pack.
4. Demonstrate sustainability action and delivery.
5. Establish a process for continuous improvement.

Watch the webinar

Complete the form to access the webinar recording and learn how your organisation can prepare for the NHS Carbon Reduction Plan requirements taking effect from April 2027.