Clauses

Climate-aligned clauses you can use in commercial contracts and legal documents

178 clauses

Dharana and Keshan’s Clause

Emissions Notification Obligation

This clause requires parties to measure their emissions and report on them in line with the climate reporting framework in Aotearoa New Zealand's Financial Reporting Act 2013. 

Jurisdiction: Aotearoa New Zealand

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Alysha and Daniel’s Clause

Electronic Signatures

This clause requires parties to sign documents electronically, to avoid the need to print copies. It can be used in any commercial agreement. 

Jurisdiction: Aotearoa New Zealand

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Arthur and Charlie's Clause

Electronic Notices

This clause ensures that any notice provided under the agreement must be delivered in a manner that minimises travel and the use of paper. It can be used in any commercial agreement. 

Jurisdiction: Aotearoa New Zealand

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Devika and Kavi’s Clause

Electronic Board Meetings

This clause requires company directors to endeavour to hold meetings electronically in order to minimise travel and the need for printed documents.

Jurisdiction: Aotearoa New Zealand

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Kristen's Clause

Dockless Mobility Data Sharing Clauses

This clause is designed to be inserted in licenses or permits or permit applications when a shared mobility company is applying for right-of-way use.

Jurisdiction: USA

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Benton's Clause

Deforestation and Land Use Change Clause and Questionnaire

This clause and the associated self-assessment questionnaire enable businesses and law firms to gain a better understanding of deforestation and land use change across their supply chains.

Jurisdiction: USA

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Evie's Clause

Debt Finance Clauses (and LMA Facility Amendments) Promoting Sustainable Water Usage

Drafting for corporate finance documentation whereby interest payments are adjusted based on the borrower group’s performance measured against water sustainability key performance indicators (KPIs).

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Nico's Clause

Coolerplate Clauses (Climate Aligned Boilerplate)

‘Coolerplate’ generic clauses for every contract: embedding climate issues and net zero targets in the entire contract so that these flow into contract management and the commercial lifecycle.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Willow’s Clause

Construction Materials: Procurement

This clause sets a carbon budget for construction projects, along with the financial budget, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Jurisdiction: USA

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Tristan's Clause

Construction: Procuring Materials and Carbon Budgets

A formal ‘carbon budget’ alongside the traditional financial budget for construction projects, to incentivise industry participants to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through use of more sustainable materials. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Orli's Clause

Conservation Covenant for Soil Preservation and Enhancement

A conservation covenant between a landowner or leaseholder and a ‘Responsible Body’ to secure the long-term preservation and enhancement of soil on privately owned, non-agricultural land.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Connor's Clause

Condition to Liability Cover for Climate-Related Claims (Commercial Insureds)

A condition to insurance cover requiring the insured to put in place a robust net zero transition plan prior to the inception of cover for climate-related liability claims. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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