A clause to incentivise rural and agricultural tenants to reduce their greenhouse gases (GHGs), promote carbon sequestration (absorption and storage) and encourage rewilding and biodiversity.
Sustainable and circular economy provisions for the repair, alteration, yielding up and decoration covenants in a lease, which encourage landlords and tenants to re-use goods and materials.
Provide 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.
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.
A formal ‘Carbon Budget’ alongside the traditional Financial Budget for construction projects to incentivise industry participants to reduce GHG Emissions through use of more sustainable materials.
Require landlords to act reasonably when tenants propose alterations to their premises (and associated change of use) or improvements to common areas, which have a positive climate impact.
Embeds ‘Repair, Reuse and Recycle’ concepts in procurement / supply agreements for the benefit of the client, end consumer and environment.
Drafting for leasehold agreements that impose obligations on buyers and tenants to use the property in an environmentally conscious way.
Green AST clauses to give tenants a modest rental rebate for 'green' household management and give landlords the ability to invest in renewable energy installations while their rentals are occupied.
Amendments to standard land promotion agreements and precedents aimed at balancing climate change and environmental issues against maximising financial returns for the landowner and promoter.