Definition 1
Climate Change Mitigation Measures means the measures taken or planned by the [Company OR Parties] [and [supply chain partner]] to reduce or remove their Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions in order to meet the Net Zero Target.
Definition 2
Climate Change Mitigation Measures means technologies, processes or practices that contribute to Climate Change Mitigation, including (but not limited to):
(a) renewable energy (RE) technologies;
(b) waste minimisation processes;
(c) public transport commuting practices;
(d) Greenhouse Gas Emissions removal options;
(e) carbon capture and storage (CCS);
(f) energy efficiency measures;
(g) regenerative agriculture and sustainable fishing practices;
(h) dietary change;
(i) reforestation and afforestation;
(j) the conservation and restoration of coastal and marine ecosystems; and
(k) other measures that serve to avoid an increase in or reduce either [Party’s] Scope 1, 2 or 3 Emissions.
Definition 3
Climate Change Mitigation means human intervention or efforts to reduce the sources of, enhance the sinks of, or removal of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.
Definition 4
Climate Change Mitigation Policies means measures taken and/or mandated by a government, often in conjunction with business and industry, either within a single country or collectively with other countries, to accelerate Climate Change Mitigation.
Drafting notes and guidance
Examples of mitigation measures include:
- designing buildings to use less fuel or electricity;
- making plans for new cities;
- improvements to a cook stove design;
- low-carbon transport such as creating high-tech subway systems or creating cycle paths and walkways; and
- carbon capture and storage (CCS) technologies.
Examples of mitigation policies include:
- supporting mechanisms for renewable energy supplies;
- carbon or energy taxes; and
- fuel efficiency standards for vehicles.
Definition 2
If using the defined term ‘Climate Change Mitigation’ in definition 2 (‘Climate Change Mitigation Measures’), use definition 3.