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In her Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) article, our Head of Finance and Capital Markets, Regina Caldarera Villaruel, explores how contracts are more than legal paperwork—they are powerful tools for combating climate risks and driving decarbonisation. Key highlights include: ??How climate-aligned contracts safeguard businesses from physical, regulatory, and reputational risks. ??How contracts can incentivise decarbonisation by adjusting loan interest rates based on carbon footprint or embedding net-zero targets in supply chain agreements. Contracts can be the bridge between climate ambition and action. Are you ready to make the shift? ?? Read the full article below. #netzero #law #ESG #finance

Let's transform agrifood systems— one contract at a time. Agrifood systems are at the heart of the climate and nature crisis, contributing 30% of global greenhouse gas emissions and driving significant nature loss. But they also hold the power to lead the solution. Legal contracts are critical tools for helping food and agriculture companies turn ambitious climate and nature goals into actionable, enforceable commitments. Contracts in agrifood systems can: ? Ensure accountability and delivery. ? Build resilient supply chains and comply with regulations like the EU Deforestation Regulation. ? Foster innovation by enabling collaboration, incentivising regenerative farming, and scaling sustainable solutions across the value chain. ?? Discover how your legal frameworks can drive transformation in agrifood systems here: https://lnkd.in/gsJV-uUc #food #agriculture #law

?? How can lawyers drive decarbonisation? In his latest Legal Futures article, Humzah Khan outlines how contracts are no longer just business tools—they’re vehicles for climate action. Ignoring this shift brings significant risks, including supply chain disruptions, legal liabilities, and reputational harm. ??? Lawyers hold the power to shape a sustainable future by embedding decarbonisation into every business decision. But to lead this change effectively, they need the right support—and that’s where our resources come in. ?? Dive into this article for actionable insights: https://lnkd.in/gki4fQva #decarbonisation #ESG #climatecontracts

In IKEA Foundation's latest storytelling series, our Head of Built Environment, Meena Kamath, discusses how she turned her corporate law career into a mission to tackle the climate crisis. ?? Key takeaways: - Contracts aren’t just paperwork—they’re tools for systemic change that all professionals can leverage. - With 170+ climate clauses and practical guides, TCLP helps businesses embed sustainability into everyday practices. Learn more about our clauses here: https://lnkd.in/gG47ejSp ?? Read her full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g4ebhqex #ClimateAction #Sustainability #NetZero

In their research on law and climate, Guillermo Miranda Garcia and Humzah Khan map out the key stages in a lawyer's life journey, identifying challenges and corresponding opportunities. ?? Read the second delivery of our blog post series here: https://lnkd.in/ehKsKMya ?? We’re committed to helping legal professionals upskill in climate-related law. Stay tuned to hear about our new training initiative designed to bridge the gaps we’ve identified. #Research #Sustainability #Decarbonisation #ESG

Our Built Environment team is ready for tomorrow's ESG Edge Conference and Awards hosted by Property Week! Catch?Meena Kamath at 12:30 PM GMT in the Governance: Metrics and Measurements campfire session, where she’ll dive into impactful tools and strategies for ESG alignment. The dynamic session will be led by Jessica Pilz, Head of Sustainable Investing, Private Markets, at Fiera Capital. Our Senior Relationship Manager, Rosie McKeown, will also be on-site, so don’t miss the chance to connect with them both and get your ESG questions answered following Meena's talk! The team is looking forward to a day of powerful insights, ESG innovation and connecting with other changemakers. See you there! #ESGEDGEPW #ClimateContracts #Law

And we’re off! ?? The whole team is gathered in Amersham for our autumn retreat! Today is all about rolling up our sleeves to tackle complex challenges, brainstorm innovative solutions, and share ideas on how we can keep getting better at what we do. As a fully remote team, it’s also a perfect chance to connect, strengthen our relationships, and enjoy some in-person team-building. Special thanks to representatives from Just Economics and IKEA Foundation for joining us. Here’s to a productive day ahead! #teambuilding #ESG #law

Let's make an impact this Pro Bono Week! ?? We’re building a Large Language Model (LLM) to help lawyers identify and apply climate-aligned clauses in contracts—and we need your support to make it possible. The first step is teaching the LLM to recognise real-world, climate-conscious contract language. ????To contribute to our work, use your pro bono hours to anonymise/redact climate-aligned contracts and send them to us by 15 November. Drop your submissions below. #ProBonoWeek #ClimateAction #climatecontracts

Have you met Gabi Gershuny, our Senior Associate in Food and Agriculture? Learn about what she does and how she can help you achieve your climate goals. See our sector page to learn how climate contracting can be used within food and agriculture: https://lnkd.in/gB8Rm5AC #ESG #climatecontracts #food #agriculture

We're heading to Crafty Fest Europe 2024! Ben Metz, Clarissa Faylona Lambourne, and Humzah Khan will attend Crafty Fest Europe, hosted by Crafty Counsel, on 27th November 2024 in Amsterdam. ??Join us and other leaders from across the legal industry for a full day of insights, innovation, and connection. This unique event brings together change-makers passionate about redefining the future of law through collaboration, creativity, and purpose-driven initiatives. ?? We’ll be there to discuss TCLP’s latest projects, including our climate clauses, resources, and initiatives helping lawyers worldwide drive meaningful climate impact through contracts. ??Get your tickets below. See you there. #climatecontracts #craftyfest2024 #law