Clause Amendments 22/08/2022
Alex’s Clause: Circular Economy Product Design Obligations
- Reviewed to ensure the clause aligns with the UK Environment Act 2021: no substantive amendments.
- Updated recitals to follow Eddie’s Recitals.
- Updated defined terms: Carbon Dioxide Equivalent; GHGs; GHG Emissions; Net Zero Target; Residual Emissions
- Added drafting notes to: the definition of Manufacturer, Clause 1.2.5, Clause 1.3.
- Updated essential notes and guidance to include a further potential barrier to using the clause.
Ashkan’s Clause: Sustainable On Site Working Practices
- Reviewed to ensure the clause aligns with the UK Environment Act 2021: no substantive amendments.
- Updated defined terms: Greenhouse Gases; Electrification.
- Updated Schedule 1: Green Working Practices by adding ‘(d) purchasing all electricity used on Site from renewable sources’.
Luna’s Clause: Net Zero Aligned Construction Modifications
- Reviewed to ensure the clause aligns with the UK Environment Act 2021: no substantive amendments.
- Updated defined terms: Greenhouse Gases.
- Stylistic changes for clear drafting.
Nico’s Clause: ‘Coolerplate’ Clauses (Climate Aligned Boilerplate)
- Reviewed to ensure the clause aligns with the UK Environment Act 2021: no substantive amendments.
- Stylistic changes for clear drafting.
Soren’s Clause: Sustainable Soil Management Obligations
- Updated defined terms: ELMS Advanced Soil Standards; Soil Functions and Ecosystem Services; Soil Organic Carbon (SOC).
- Amended essential notes and guidance to update references to DEFRA’s Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme and references to the Local Nature Recovery and Landscape Recovery elements of DEFRA’s ELMS scheme.
- Stylistic changes for clear drafting.
You can see a full list of updates to each clause in its amendment history – linked on the right-hand side of each clause page.