Net Zero Convertible Loan Note
Nozomi's Clause
Makes the qualifying criteria for receiving finance conditional on setting a net zero target and reflects this obligation in a convertible loan note instrument that incentivises net zero performance.
Climate clauses
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Net Zero Aligned Construction Modifications
Luna's Clause
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.
Climate Change Due Diligence Questionnaire
Lola & Harry's DDQ
A due diligence questionnaire which asks the target company to provide information regarding a wide range of climate change-related issues going far beyond the standard compliance-focused questions.
Green Shareholders’ Agreement
Lauren's Clause
Amendments to a standard early stage shareholders’ agreement which allow investors to hold the company to account on climate issues and oblige all shareholders to support Net Zero.
Climate Purposed NDA Terms (Confidentiality Agreement)
Kaia's Clause
Additional provisions for standard non-disclosure/ confidentiality agreements (NDAs) to ensure climate change and environmental issues are discussed at the outset of new commercial relationships.
Climate Contract Risk Sharing (ex Force Majeure)
Iris' Clause
Amendments and additions to standard Force Majeure agreements to ensure contracting parties work together to balance financial risks and avoid unintended adverse environmental and social issues.
Green Loan “Starter Pack”
Harrison's Clause
Green loan clauses that are aligned to the Green Loan Principles (as defined below) by reference to Loan Market Association (LMA) style drafting.
Climate Change Clauses for Heads of Terms
Hanley's Clause
A dedicated section in heads of terms precedents so that climate change issues become a key issue for any deal team. This will be particularly relevant where parties have public net zero targets.
Green Investment Obligations
Frank's Clause
Amendments to standard non-leveraged investment documents to focus the founders and investee company on climate change and environmental issues with their products, services, and operations.
ESG Aligned Company Articles
Arlo's Clause
A clause that builds ESG considerations into a company’s articles of association.
Employer-Employee Environmental Obligations
Eric's Clause
Eric's Clause repurposes employee leave periods as opportunities to volunteer with environmental organisations by integrating climate-conscious employer-employee obligations into employment contracts.
Climate Purchase Agreement and Underwriting Sponsor Warranties
Dottie's Clause
Extension of director and major shareholder warranties and issuer/director undertakings in underwriting, sponsor and similar agreements in respect of environmental position and climate risk.
Board Minutes: Consideration of Climate Change Factors
Darcy's Board Minutes
Introducing specific drafting into board minutes to encourage directors to consider their net zero targets and/ or carbon footprint and climate change risks as a routine part of their decision-making.
Environmental Business Charter
Chloe's Clause
The Environmental Business Charter – a “soft touch” introduction to how environmental concerns can be integrated into the corporate and legal services environment.
Green Supplier Agreement Terms
Zoë & Bea’s Clause
Green procurement clauses and a checklist to make a standard supplier agreement focus on emissions across a value chain.
Supplier Environmental Threshold Obligations
Teddy's Clause
Insert at purchase warranties for environmental performance and continuous improvement obligations. This will build in long term environmental improvements and transparency into supply agreements.
Net Zero Target Supply Chain Cascade Clauses
Owen's Clause
Clauses that “back to back” or align a business’ net zero target with its supply chain and business partners, thus enabling the business to achieve its target or take control to achieve it.
JCT Energy Efficiency and Environmental Obligations
Mary's Clause
This clause amends the JCT’s standard Design and Build documents to make energy efficiency part of practical completion.
Report on Title – Climate Change Clauses
Marni's Clause
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.
Green Termination Provision (Short Form)
Annie's Clause
A clause that allows a right of termination for a customer so that they can pivot to a greener supplier to meet their sustainability, climate or other environmental objectives.
Carbon Contract Clauses for Environmental Performance, and Associated Incentives and Remedies
Jessica's Clause
Include climate metrics for performance in all contracts. Provide a mechanism akin to liquidated damages for breaches with negative climate impacts, in the form of mandatory donations to non-profits.
Termination for Greener Supplier
Agatha's Clause
The clause gives customers a right to switch supplier if the existing supplier is unable to match a ‘greener’ offer made by an alternative supplier.