Construction Materials: Procurement

Willow’s Clause

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

Interest Ratchet Clause for Carbon Saving

Laith & Irsa's Clause

An interest ratchet mechanism for loan facility agreements that lowers the cost of capital for companies who (directly or indirectly) save carbon in their operations.

Sustainable Soil Management Obligations

Soren's Clause

A set of sustainable soil management obligations allowing businesses to manage their reliance on soil, its functions and related ecosystem services.

Fuel Reporting Clause for Shipping Charterparties

Aiden's Clause

A clause to be inserted as a rider to time and/ or voyage charterparties combining 'green' fuel use, reporting and disclosure obligations with a levy for using fuels with a higher carbon content.

Energy Efficiency in Shipping

Otto's Clause

A contractual duty in charterparties for both parties (charterers and owners) to take all reasonable steps to maximise energy efficiency.

Securing Net Zero in Planning Development Projects

Evelyn & Ezra's Clause

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.

Climate-Resilient Landscape Design Contracts

Edgar's Clause

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.

Climate Standard of Care (Construction)

Estelle's Clause

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".