Clauses

This clause aims to reduce carbon emissions created during disputes..Litigation and arbitration create considerable and unnecessary amounts of physical paperwork and printing. Paper is energy-intensive and has a significant carbon and water footprint. Litigation and arbitration can also require significant travel commitments for parties, lawyers, witnesses and experts (generally by air). Short-haul aviation is one of the most emissions-intensive means of travel.

This clause gives customers a right to switch suppliers if the existing supplier is unable to match a ‘greener’ offer from an alternative supplier.

A clause for use by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a variety of contracts which imposes mutual obligations on the parties to take steps towards net zero, with payment of a climate remediation fee for breach. 

Climate-linked contractual discretions creating scope for parties to encourage good environmental practice.

Embeds ‘Repair, Reuse and Recycle’ concepts in procurement / supply agreements for the benefit of the client, end consumer and environment.  

A clause that sets climate and environmental performance metrics for suppliers, incentives for meeting supplier performance targets and consequences for breach.

Using supply chain contracts to extend positive climate change measures adopted in one country to contracting parties in other countries that may have less of a legislative focus on climate.

Aligns a business’ carbon reduction target with its supply chain and business partners, enabling the business to achieve its target or take control to achieve it. 

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

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

A simplified and consolidated version of TCLP’s existing supply chain clauses which includes responsibilities for meeting decarbonisation targets and reporting together with cascading obligations and price adjustment mechanism.

A clause aimed at reducing the use and wastage of water throughout a company's supply chain by requiring suppliers to provide audit results to the company.