How to Evidence Your Net Zero Commitments in Social Care Bids

July 22, 2025

Commissioners are no longer accepting vague commitments to Net Zero. They want to see real, practical actions that demonstrate how you are reducing your environmental impact. In social care tenders, strong Net Zero evidence strengthens your score on social value, quality, and governance questions.

Where Can Social Care Providers Evidence Net Zero Progress?

Offices and Supported Living Premises: Energy-efficient buildings, renewable energy use, and reduced waste.
Travel and Transport: Reducing mileage, greener vehicles, promoting active travel.
Procurement: Sustainable suppliers, ethical sourcing, reduced packaging waste.
Digital Systems: Minimising paper, using energy-efficient IT solutions, responsible data storage.
Workforce Engagement: Green champions, staff awareness, incentivising sustainable behaviours.

What Tender Panels Want to See:

Clear policies with measurable actions and timelines.
Progress monitoring and reporting frameworks.
Alignment to recognised standards (Greener NHS, PAS 2060, Procurement Act).
Integration with wider governance and quality assurance systems.

Including practical examples shows commissioners you are credible, proactive, and aligned with their wider objectives on sustainability and social value. It strengthens your credibility and demonstrates leadership in a fast-evolving procurement environment.

Written by Mike Harrison, Founder of Impact Guru Ltd — specialists in bid writing and strategy for social care providers

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