SME’s Net Zero Objectives
David's Clause
A 'plug and play' clause for use by SMEs in a variety of contracts. Imposes mutual obligations on the parties to take steps towards net zero, with payment of a climate remediation fee for breach.
Climate clauses:
Universal
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.
Renewable Energy Requirements in Supply Contracts
Viola's Clause
A precedent clause for a supply agreement requiring the supplier/ contractor to procure energy from renewable sources.
Entire Business Net Zero Objectives
Sebastian's Clause
A menu of climate aligned practical steps organisations can require their counterparties to take to transition to net zero.
Climate Policy Footprint
Emilio's Checklist
A checklist that requests one off or repeated disclosure of a company’s climate-related lobbying, financing, sponsoring and climate leadership activities.
Climate Recitals
Eddie's Recitals
Recitals that frame a contract and the intentions of the parties in terms that are aligned with achieving net zero or net negative emissions and Paris Agreement goals.
‘Coolerplate’ Clauses (Climate Aligned Boilerplate)
Nico's Clause
‘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.
Late Payment – Green Interest Remedies
Matthew's Clause
Creative interest rate remedies by which payments are made either to a “green” cause or an off-setter.
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.