Clauses to include in the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC) form of EPC contracts, obliging the contractor (and any subcontractors) to act sustainably in carrying out the works.
A low barrier to entry clause that delivers emissions reductions for landlords and tenants by ensuring that electricity supplied to a leasehold property is from renewable sources.
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).
Voluntary disclosures to the standard form CLLS Certificate of Title to update investors on environmental and climate disclosures that may affect the long term value of the property.
Adapts sustainable practices and net zero aligned provisions from TCLP’s construction clauses for use in MMC contracts.
Rose's Clause builds climate change mitigation into the environmental/ social standards in Development Finance Institution (DFI) or Export Credit Agency (ECA) finance transactions.
A questionnaire which identifies the climate change risk expectations of an organisation and asks subcontractors/ suppliers to self assess across these criteria.
A due diligence questionnaire that asks potential suppliers to provide information regarding a wide range of climate change-related issues going beyond the standard questions.
A mechanism that benchmarks a contractor's carbon footprint against the market.
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.
A clause (which is revenue neutral for the employer) requiring contractors and project delivery teams to use sustainable working practices on site in order to reduce the energy used in construction.
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.
Contractual obligations in respect of the usage of materials and waste management to ensure consequential GHGs are minimised.
Drafting resources to help local planning authorities gain confidence in requiring carbon neutral development as standard in their areas through policy, planning conditions and obligations.
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.
Model climate terms and conditions that an impact investor financing private sector infrastructure in developing countries can incorporate into its standard documents.
A formal ‘carbon budget’ alongside the traditional financial budget for construction projects, to incentivise industry participants to reduce GHG emissions through use of more sustainable materials.
Require landlords to act reasonably when tenants propose alterations to their premises (and associated changes of use) or improvements to common areas, which have a positive climate impact.
Revising the standard of care to require Contractors and Service Providers to adhere to "Best Industry Practice" in mitigating climate risk and ensure that the Project meets its "Net Zero Objectives".
Drafting for leasehold agreements that impose obligations on buyers and tenants to use the property in an environmentally conscious way.
Green AST clauses to give tenants a modest rental rebate for 'green' household management and give landlords the ability to invest in renewable energy installations while their rentals are occupied.
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 clause that incentivises building contractors to propose 'Net Zero Modifications' to project works, which will benefit the Employer, the overall Project and the environment into the future.
This clause amends the JCT’s standard Design and Build documents to make energy efficiency part of practical completion.
Where climate change risk searches are unavailable, standard climate change statements should be added to a report on title to make buyers aware of the future risks that may affect the property.