Clauses
Climate-aligned clauses you can use in commercial contracts and legal documents
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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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This clause is a fundamental part of any landlord and tenant’s strategy to reach net zero.
Jurisdiction: USA
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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: USA
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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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This clause ties seller-provided information to contractually enforceable representations, warranties and covenants, giving a buyer access to truthful climate-related information.Â
Jurisdiction: USA
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A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/ contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.
Jurisdiction: USA
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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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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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This DDQ is for buyers to assess a target’s net zero transition readiness, resilience and ability to adapt to future climate risks.
Jurisdiction: USA
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This clause requires landlords to act reasonably when tenants propose alterations to their premises (and changes of use) or improvements to common areas, which have a positive climate impact.
Jurisdiction: USA
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