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Join our Head of Built Environment, Meena Kamath, at the Supply Chain Sustainability School (UK) virtual conference on Tuesday, 18 March, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT. The "Integrating ESG in Contracts: Managing Risks and Compliance" session will explore how to embed sustainability into procurement. ?? Register now to learn how contract clauses can drive sustainability and hear from industry and government experts on managing ESG risks and ensuring compliance. #climatecontracts #ESG #procurement #supplychains

?? How can lawyers drive climate action? Our Programme Manager, Humzah Khan, spoke to The Law Society Gazette about the crucial role of lawyers in driving climate action. He explored how businesses like Vodafone and NatWest use climate clauses to turn sustainability commitments into enforceable action. Humzah also discussed the existing knowledge gap around climate contracting. Read the full article?? #climatecontracts #legalinnovation #netzero

AI’s energy demands are making headlines—but is the full story being told? In her latest blog, our Data Scientist Georgia Ray explores AI’s environmental footprint, the innovations making AI more energy-efficient, and how it’s already helping tackle climate challenges. ???AI is just one of many technologies driving energy demand (EVs, heat pumps, DAC). ???Decarbonising the grid requires us to look beyond simply blaming AI. ???AI is already being used for climate solutions, from carbon markets to contract law. At TCLP, we’re harnessing AI to embed climate action into contracts. How will you use it? ?? Read Georgia’s blog here: https://lnkd.in/eYVrftTA #ClimateAction #ArtificialIntelligence #netzero #greenenergy

?? New case study: Clyde & Co uses climate contracts to drive sustainable procurement! The global law firm is embedding climate clauses into supplier agreements to achieve measurable carbon reductions across its supply chain. By integrating sustainability commitments into contracts and fostering collaboration with suppliers, the firm is making procurement a key driver of its ESG goals. Read the full case study to explore their approach and key takeaways for sustainable procurement. #climatecontracts #ESG #netzero #sustainableprocurement

How is your organisation using contracts to drive nature-positive action? Our latest research explores how businesses can embed nature-positive commitments into legal agreements—helping to mitigate risks, strengthen governance, and drive lasting impact. This blog highlights five key takeaways to help organisations harness the power of contracts to advance their nature goals. #climatecontracts #ESG #supplychains #law

?? New research: unlocking nature-positive contracting. Businesses have started to recognise nature risk as a material business risk, but action still lags behind climate initiatives. Can contracts help bridge this gap? Our latest research explores how legal agreements can drive nature-positive action across industries. ?? Key insights: ? Limited understanding of nature risk as a business risk ? Nature action often competes with climate action for resources ? Contracts are an underused tool for embedding nature goals ? Supply chain transparency and sustainable sourcing are gaining momentum With growing regulatory pressures and evolving market expectations, companies must proactively integrate nature-positive strategies into contracts to build resilience and stay ahead. Read our findings: https://lnkd.in/dgrCf7pH #Naturerisk #ESG #Climateaction

We’re excited to announce that our Head of Built Environment, Meena Kamath, will be moderating a free webinar at the World Built Environment Forum on Wednesday, 19 February 2025, from 13:00 - 14:00 GMT. This session will explore how climate contracting drives greener deals in the built environment. Speakers include: ???Veronica McGarry, Policy Advisor, Cabinet Office, UK Government ???Chirag Rao, Lead Counsel, Field Energy ?? Diane Dickson MRICS FCIArb, Commercial Director and Doctoral Researcher, MAK Contracting Ltd ???Rebecca Annison, Head of Supply Chains, The Chancery Lane Project We'll also share real-world examples of how organisations integrate climate contracting into their decarbonisation strategies. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and discover practical approaches to sustainable development. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eH5unfTZ #sustainability #decarbonisation #construction #builtenvironment

??? Gordon’s Due Diligence Questionnaire just got an upgrade! Our updated DDQ now offers expanded ESG coverage, aligning with the latest market practices in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and investments. With broader disclosure requirements and enhanced flexibility, it’s a go-to tool for ESG due diligence. ?? Who is it for? ? Market participants conducting due diligence in capital markets? ? Buyers in M&A transactions ? Investors, financial sponsors, and underwriters evaluating a company’s ESG integration See the clause here: https://lnkd.in/eig23EQU #ESG #capitalmarkets #finance

?? New climate contracting learning platform! We’ve partnered with The Shoosmiths Foundation to develop a new education and training platform to help legal professionals and businesses embed climate action into contracts. The platform is designed to provide practical guidance and resources for sustainable legal practice. It’s currently being piloted with organisations from the UK, Mexico and the United States. In our latest blog, we share more about this initiative and how it supports a net-zero future. Stay tuned for updates on our pilot.?Do reach out if you’re interested in using the platform or would like to learn more about how you can contribute to its development. ?? Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5eNjMNc #climatecontracting #netzero #sustainablebusiness

?? Introducing esgresources.org! We’re excited to launch this curated online directory designed to help organisations build responsible and sustainable practices. This free resource hub features high-quality ESG tools and guidance to support positive change. Do you have a go-to ESG resource you trust or have published? We’d love to include it—let us know! To explore the directory and contribute to the growing ESG knowledge base, visit the web page. #netzero #sustainability #climatecontracts #esg