Net Zero Commitment
Initial enabling clause to begin the process of aligning customer and manufacturer actions on achieving Net Zero. Useful where the supplier is cautious about over-committing too soon. Should be used as part of a strategy to develop more detailed commitments as the relationship de
With respect to global movement towards a Net Zero carbon economy, Customer acknowledges Manufacturer’s ambitions to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with Manufacturer’s Net Zero policy as published from time to time. Manufacturer acknowledges that all its Scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions are part of Customer’s Scope 3 emissions and that Customer is committed with Science Based Targets to achieve Net Zero emissions in its operations by 2040 or earlier. The parties shall cooperate to agree and implement appropriate actions to achieve Net Zero in Customer’s supply chain, so far as commercially and technically practicable, by 2040 with the specific details to be agreed between them in a written action plan which will be updated from time to time in the light of scientific, technical and regulatory developments.
| Clause Type | Environmental |
| Jurisdiction | European Union |
| Industry | Multiple / cross-industry |
| Focus Area | Collaborative |
| Scope | both |
| Contract Type | Master Services Agreement (MSA), IT Outsourcing Agreement, Distributor Agreement, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Facilities Management Agreement, Purchase Agreement / Order |
| Relevant UNSDGs | Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production |
| Connecting Clauses | Standalone clause which envisages more detailed agreement to follow. |