[19 February 2025] The role of greener deals in reducing global carbon emissions
Climate contracting integrates decarbonisation and sustainability goals into legal agreements, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and minimising environmental impacts in the built environment. By embedding sustainability clauses into contracts and fostering collaboration across the entire value chain, organisations can effectively lower their carbon footprints.
Topics:
An introduction to climate contracting
The importance of including decarbonisation targets in legal contracts
Common challenges, pitfalls, and barriers
How contracts can help meet regulatory requirements
The role of contracts in RICS Whole Life Carbon Assessment
Case studies and examples of organisations using effective climate contracting
Panellists include:
Meena Kamath, head of built environment, The Chancery Lane Project (moderator)
Becky Annison MRICS, head of supply chain, The Chancery Lane Project
Diane Dickson, commercial director and doctoral researcher, MAK Contracting Ltd
Veronica McGarry, policy advisor, Cabinet Office UK Government
Chirag Rao, lead counsel, Field Energy
