Clauses

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

153 clauses

Vincent and George's Licence

Climate Solutions IPR Licence

The climate solutions intellectual property rights (IPR) licence could be adopted by organisations who wish to take a more open approach to using IPR to contribute towards the generation and deployment of climate solutions. 

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Lily's Clauses

ESG Clauses for Rules of Procedure for Managing Directors of a German Limited Liability Company (GmbH)

Clauses that set out ESG obligations for the management of private limited liability companies. These clauses are drafted to be flexible for parties to tailor to their requirements. 

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Enzo's Clause

Green Coding/ Green Software/ Resource Efficient Programming

This is a green coding clause that obligates companies to develop software (or have it developed) in an energy-efficient and sustainable manner. 

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Steve's Clause

Green Film Production Credits

This clause encourages the reduction of the carbon footprint of film production and raises public awareness of this in the credits. 

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Andrea's Clause

Green IT/ Green Hardware/ Sustainable Data Centers

This is a Green IT/ Hardware clause that requires companies to operate existing hardware in a more resource-efficient manner and to establish new concepts that make data centers more energy efficient.

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Olga's Clause

Model Smart Mobility Data Sharing Clauses

These open-source data sharing agreement clauses can be used by cities across the EU within their standard form data sharing agreements to enable the development of the sustainable mobility sector.

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Suse's Clause

Net Zero Sponsor Activation Clauses

This clause creates a net zero corporate outcome from a sponsorship agreement using the influence of the sponsored individual or organisation to have a positive impact on climate change.

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Valentina's Clause

Promotion of Sustainable Consumption and Travel in TV Production

This clause helps broadcasters use their purchasing power in service agreements with production companies to give television an active role in raising awareness of the climate emergency. 

Jurisdiction: Germany

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Casper's Clause

Sustainability-Linked Loans

Model clauses, as a set of optional riders divided into product categories and ESG goals, to incorporate SLPs into traditional financing documents, standard T&Cs and finance products. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Jack Hiraya’s Clause

Climate Lobbying and Responsible Investments: Policy Requirements

Obligations that can be included in any corporate investment, finance, insurance or supply agreement, requiring counterparties to demonstrate responsible climate policy engagement and leadership. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Jess and Rory's Clause

Gain-Share Incentive for Reducing GHG Emissions

This clause incentivises 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: England & Wales

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Toby's Clause

Avoiding Excessive Paperwork in Dispute Resolution

A contractual obligation between the parties stating that, in the event of a dispute, parties agree to settle it in a ‘green’ manner.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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