Clauses

This clause revises the standard of care for construction contracts to require Contractors and Service Providers to adhere to best industry practice to mitigate climate risk and ensure that a construction project meets its carbon or net-zero objectives.

A clause obliging stakeholders in renewable energy technology supply chains to lower their carbon emissions, minimize their environmental impact and safeguard against modern slavery.

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.

A clause containing a mechanism that benchmarks a contractor's carbon footprint against the market. 

A clause which can be added to a development agreement between a municipality and a developer to promote net zero development.

Contractual obligations in respect of the usage of materials and waste management to ensure consequential GHGs are minimised.

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

This clause adds wording to construction works tasks orders explicitly addressing climate change-related temperature increase and deconstruction for reuse in their appraisal and design.

This clause sets assessment criteria for sustainable practices in construction works task orders to drive improvement in environmental and sustainability performance during the contract term.

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

Revising the standard of care for construction contracts to require Contractors and Service Providers to adhere to best industry practice to mitigate climate risk and ensure that a construction project meets its decarbonisation or net-zero objectives.

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.