Renewable Energy Requirements in Supply Contracts
Rafa’s Clause
A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/ contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.
A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/ contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.
This clause encourages the reduction of the carbon footprint of film production and raises public awareness of this in the credits.
This clause creates a net zero corporate outcome from a sponsorship agreement using the influence of the sponsored individual or organisation to have a positive impact on climate change.
This clause helps broadcasters use their purchasing power in service agreements with production companies to give television an active role in raising awareness of the climate emergency.
These open-source data sharing agreement clauses can be used by cities across the EU within their standard form data sharing agreements to enable the development of the sustainable mobility sector.
Obligations that can be included in any corporate investment, finance, insurance or supply agreement, requiring counterparties to demonstrate responsible climate policy engagement and leadership.
Jess & Rory's Clause incentivises a counterparty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in exchange for a gain-share payment calculated by reference to the value of the goods or services it provides.
Daniel’s Clause sets assessment criteria for sustainable practices in construction works task orders to drive improvement in environmental and sustainability performance during the contract term.
Tessa’s Clause adds wording to construction works tasks orders explicitly addressing climate change-related temperature increase and deconstruction for reuse in their appraisal and design.
Arthur & Charlie’s Clause ensures that any notice provided under the agreement must be delivered in a manner that minimises travel and the use of paper. It can be used in any commercial agreement.
Devika & Kavi's Clause requires company directors to endeavour to hold meetings electronically in order to minimise travel and the need for printed documents.
Alysha & Daniel's Clause requires parties to sign documents electronically, to avoid the need to print copies. It can be used in any commercial agreement.
Dominic & Bria's Clause requires the parties to consider the emissions associated with the performance of the agreement. It can be used in any commercial agreement.
Jedda’s Clause is a comprehensive toolkit for appointing Indigenous Peoples as a director of a company.
A set of sustainable soil management obligations allowing businesses to manage their reliance on soil, its functions and related ecosystem services.
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.
Open-source data sharing agreement clauses, compliant with the general data protection regulation (GDPR), that can be used by cities to enable development of the sustainable mobility sector.
A simplified and consolidated version of TCLP’s existing supply chain clauses, the ‘Net Zero Standard for Suppliers’ can be annexed to any supply agreement, across all sectors and industries.
A Self-Assessment Questionnaire for supply chain contracts to make businesses aware of adverse environmental impacts relating to land use within their supply chain.
Clauses to redress the balance in the food chain by promoting fairness for the producer whilst supporting the customer to ensure produce is not wasted at any point throughout the supply chain.
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.
Guidelines to incorporate wider environmental protections into companies’ whistleblowing regimes in line with their adopted policies on net zero.
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 set of questions that explore the climate position and net zero ambition of an organisation, specifically companies.
Template drafting for board papers with detailed prompts for consideration of the climate impacts of a significant contract/ transaction and the associated climate risks to the business.
A checklist that requests one off or repeated disclosure of a company’s climate-related lobbying, financing, sponsoring and climate leadership activities.
A clause focusing on activation of sponsor rights relating to net zero to incentivise change, including a ‘reverse win bonus’ for the Sponsor if they hit their net zero target sooner.
A mechanism that benchmarks a contractor's carbon footprint against the market.
A clause requiring contracting carriers to use energy efficient vehicles for any road carriage under a transport agreement, or otherwise specify that a percentage of road journeys will use green HGVs.
A standardised green supplier contract or clause that can assist organisations in incentivising their supply chain to adopt environmental targets that reduce their Scope 3 emissions.
‘Coolerplate’ generic clauses for every contract: embedding climate issues and net zero targets in the entire contract so that these flow into contract management and the commercial lifecycle.
Creative interest rate remedies by which payments are made either to a “green” cause or an off-setter.
A clause in employment contracts requiring the employer to provide, and the employee to participate in, a range of climate education and awareness-raising interventions.
Green execution protocols which parties can adopt at the start of a transaction to minimise the carbon footprint of deal execution.
A clause in production agreements obliging video/film production companies to disclose the carbon footprint generated by the production of the video/film in the credits.
Commissioning broadcasters and platforms contractually requiring production companies to promote sustainable product consumption and travel, both on-screen and during production.
A climate-friendly governing law clause, requiring that the governing law is interpreted in a manner consistent with the objectives of the UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement.
A clause containing mutual obligations to allow all parties to either perform their own obligations in a way that reduces their carbon footprint and/ or require other parties to do so.
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.
Requirements within franchise agreements for rail operators to use a certain percentage of low emissions vehicles and to think of long-term sustainability solutions, beyond their own franchise.
A pro forma scorecard to be incorporated into commercial agreements as a schedule, allowing supply chain sustainability to be viewed through the lens of risk to business continuity.
Alice's Clause gives businesses a tool to require their suppliers to use fewer Single Use Plastics (SUPs) in the provision of facilities services.
Embeds ‘Repair, Reuse and Recycle’ concepts in procurement / supply agreements for the benefit of the client, end consumer and environment.
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.
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.
Eric's Clause repurposes employee leave periods as opportunities to volunteer with environmental organisations by integrating climate-conscious employer-employee obligations into employment contracts.
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.
The Environmental Business Charter – a “soft touch” introduction to how environmental concerns can be integrated into the corporate and legal services environment.