Clauses

A due diligence questionnaire focusing on climate-related issues for use by a purchaser of a target company's entire share capital.

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

Recitals that confirm the intentions of the parties to perform the contract in a way that reduces their organizational greenhouse gas emissions and the emissions associated with the contract. 

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

A clause that allows a right of termination for a customer so that they can change to a greener supplier to meet their sustainability, climate or other environmental objectives. 

This clause gives customers a right to switch supplier if their existing supplier is unable to match a ‘greener’ offer made by an alternative supplier.

Clause to redress the balance in the food chain by promoting fairness for the producer whilst supporting the customer to ensure produce is not wasted at any point throughout the supply chain.

Questions that can be added to a due diligence questionnaire which ask the target company to provide information regarding a wide range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

A generic reporting or disclosure clause that can be included in the Asia Pacific Loan Market Association (APLMA) information and undertakings provisions of any corporate loan, and is not limited to those loans which are either (i) linked to sustainability goals or (ii) are considered ‘green’ projects. 

Amendments to a standard early stage shareholders’ agreement for SMEs that enable investors to hold an SME to account on climate change issues and align all parties’ interests with achieving net zero.

A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier or contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.