Clauses

A conservation covenant between a landowner or leaseholder and a ‘Responsible Body’ to secure the long-term preservation and enhancement of soil on privately owned, non-agricultural land.

Insert a clause into landscape architect appointments and/ or building contracts requiring the appointee to utilise the available open space in an environmentally efficient manner.

The clause raises renewable energy at the outset of commercial relations and in lease negotiations between landlord and tenant.

Allows landlords to include the costs of improving the environmental performance of leased buildings in the service charge costs (where such works are not otherwise required by statute).

Adapts sustainable practices and net zero aligned provisions from TCLP’s construction clauses for use in MMC contracts.

Amendments to standard land promotion agreements and precedents aimed at balancing climate change and environmental issues against maximising financial returns for the landowner and promoter.

A formal ‘carbon budget’ alongside the traditional financial budget for construction projects, to incentivise industry participants to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through use of more sustainable materials. 

Drafting resources to help local planning authorities gain confidence in requiring net zero development as standard in their areas through policy, planning conditions and obligations.