Clauses

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

172 clauses

Luna's Clause

Net Zero Aligned Construction Modifications

A clause that incentivises building contractors to propose 'Net Zero Modifications' to project works, which will benefit the Employer, the overall Project and the environment into the future.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Madhavi's Clause

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and Net Zero Provisions for Construction or Development Agreements

Adapts sustainable practices and net zero aligned provisions from TCLP’s construction clauses for use in MMC contracts.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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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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Bella's Clause

Management Equity Ratchet Terms

A template clause for inclusion in investment documents to financially incentivise management teams to meet targets which are linked to climate change and environmental issues.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Mia's Clause

Low Carbon Arbitrations

Clauses encouraging parties to arbitration to create all documents in electronic form and conduct all hearings remotely/virtually, where possible.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Matthew's Clause

Late Payment – Green Interest Remedies

Creative interest rate remedies by which payments are made either to a “green” cause or an off-setter. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Briony's Clause

Landlord and Tenant Obligations to Provide Renewable Electricity

This clause is a fundamental part of any landlord and tenant’s strategy to reach net zero.

Jurisdiction: USA

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Lotta's Clause

Lease: Renewable Energy Obligations

The clause raises renewable energy at the outset of commercial relations and in lease negotiations between landlord and tenant.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Oisín’s Clause

Landlord and Tenant Obligations to Create Additionality in Renewable Electricity Generation

A series of stepped options for commercial leases that help corporate landlords and tenants generate additional 'green' electrons for the electricity grid where their leasehold property is located. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Mary's Clause

JCT Energy Efficiency and Environmental Obligations

This clause amends the JCT’s standard Design and Build documents to make energy efficiency part of practical completion.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Laith and Irsa's Clause

Interest Ratchet Clause for Carbon Saving

An interest ratchet mechanism for loan facility agreements that lowers the cost of capital for companies who (directly or indirectly) save carbon in their operations. 

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Cassie's Clause

Insurance: Disclosure and Mitigation of Pending Climate Change Litigation

A clause ‘extending’ insurance policies to cover pending climate change litigation, on the condition that the policyholder discloses its net zero targets and climate risk exposure.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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