S1E2: carbon budgets for construction Contracts for the Climate

Becky’s guest for this episode is Josh Gibbons, Managing Associate in the Construction, Engineering and Environment team at Addleshaw Goddard. 





The topic of conversation is Tristan’s Clause, a clause which…


Slots into Schedules of Amendments or Special Conditions to the JCT Design and Build Contract




Tackles the climate issue of unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions caused by procurement of unsustainable materials for construction projects.




Creates a solution by setting a ‘carbon budget’ (the tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent of Greenhouse Gas Emissions permitted for the project) and a liquidated damages provision, whereby contractors can agree an amount to be paid for every tonne that the project goes over the Carbon Budget.



For an explanation of the clause, skip to 07:39. For tips on how to get this clause into your contract, go to 09:22.





Reach out to Josh at josh.Gibbons@addleshawgoddard.com or find him on LinkedIn.

Becky is also on LinkedIn, or you can email her at becky.annison@chancerylaneproject.org.

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Contracts for the Climate is hosted by Becky Annison, edited by Leonard Lee and produced by Lizzy Matthams.