Clauses
Climate-aligned clauses you can use in commercial contracts and legal documents
17 clauses
This clause incentivizes a counterparty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in exchange for a gain-share payment calculated by reference to the value of the goods or services it provides.
Jurisdiction: USA
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A clause which can be added to a development agreement between a municipality and a developer to promote net zero development.
Jurisdiction: USA
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Recitals that confirm the intentions of the parties to perform the contract in a way that reduces their organizational greenhouse gas emissions and the emissions associated with the contract.Â
Jurisdiction: USA
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A clause obliging stakeholders in renewable energy technology supply chains to lower their carbon emissions, minimize their environmental impact and safeguard against modern slavery.
Jurisdiction: USA
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A clause that allows a right of termination for a customer so that they can change to a greener supplier to meet their sustainability, climate or other environmental objectives.Â
Jurisdiction: USA
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Clause to redress the balance in the food chain by promoting fairness for the producer whilst supporting the customer to ensure produce is not wasted at any point throughout the supply chain.
Jurisdiction: USA
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This clause gives customers a right to switch supplier if their existing supplier is unable to match a ‘greener’ offer made by an alternative supplier.
Jurisdiction: USA
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A set of sustainable soil management obligations allowing businesses to manage their reliance on soil, its functions and related ecosystem services.
Jurisdiction: USA
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Sustainable and circular economy provisions for the repair, alteration, yielding up and decoration covenants in a lease, which encourage landlords and tenants to re-use goods and materials.
Jurisdiction: USA
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This clause ties seller-provided information to contractually enforceable representations, warranties and covenants, giving a buyer access to truthful climate-related information.Â
Jurisdiction: USA
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A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/ contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.
Jurisdiction: USA
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This clause is a fundamental part of any landlord and tenant’s strategy to reach net zero.
Jurisdiction: USA
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