Clauses

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

30 clauses

Zeela's Clause

Incentivise Emissions Reductions through Gain-Share

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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Sam's Clause

Net Zero Land Development

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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Miko's Clause

Encourage Sourcing of Greener, Fairer Renewable Energy

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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Louis' Clause

Introduce Emissions Benchmarking

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

Jurisdiction: Australia

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Edward and Elsie's Clause

Align Construction Projects with Climate Targets

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.

Jurisdiction: Australia

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Maeve’s Clause

Set a Carbon Budget for Construction Projects

This clause inserts a formal ‘carbon budget’ alongside the traditional financial budget for construction projects.


Jurisdiction: Australia

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Madeline’s Clause

Sustainable Soil Management Obligations

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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Soren's Clause

Land: Sustainable Soil Management

A set of sustainable soil management obligations allowing businesses to manage their reliance on soil, its functions and related ecosystem services.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Aatmay's Clause

Commercial Lease: Repairs and Alterations (circular economy)

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: England & Wales

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Marni's Clause

Report on Title – Climate Change Clauses

This clause proposes additions to standard reports on title to reflect the results of a climate search for the property.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Helen's Clause

Promotion of Regenerative Farming Methods through Profit of Pasturage Agreements

Clauses for a ‘Profit of Pasturage’ agreement - as an alternative to traditional farm business tenancy clauses - to promote regenerative farming methods controlled by the landowner.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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Georgie's Clause

Promotion of Carbon Sinks and Ecological Restoration in Lettings of Rural Land

A clause to incentivise rural and agricultural tenants to reduce their greenhouse gases (GHGs), promote carbon sequestration (absorption and storage) and encourage rewilding and biodiversity.

Jurisdiction: England & Wales

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