Clauses

Introducing specific drafting into board minutes that encourages directors to consider their decarbonisation targets, organisational carbon footprint and climate risk as a routine part of their decision making.

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

Revising the standard of care for construction contracts to require Contractors and Service Providers to adhere to best industry practice to mitigate climate risk and ensure that a construction project meets its decarbonisation or net-zero objectives.

Template board papers with detailed prompts for considering the climate impacts of significant contracts and transactions and the associated climate risks to a business.

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

A clause for supply contracts incentivising climate change adaptation in product supply chains. 

Sample performance conditions that provide for part of a share-based incentive award to vest dependent upon the meeting of ESG targets (specifically climate targets).

This clause sets a carbon budget for construction projects, along with the financial budget, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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.

This DDQ is for buyers to assess a target’s net zero transition readiness, resilience and ability to adapt to future climate risks.

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.

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.