LCANZI webinar: Climate Change Clause Bank with Ian MacKenzie

We’re excited to announce that we are hosting another webinar! The webinar will be held online via zoom at 12:00pm on Wednesday 12 July. You can register for the webinar here.

This webinar introduces the New Zealand Climate Clause Bank, - a practical tool for climate action by lawyers and their clients. Those who draft, negotiate or enforce contracts will find it particularly useful although the webinar is relevant to anyone interested in promoting climate-conscious legal practice.

Our presenter is Ian MacKenzie Head of Legal at New Zealand Green Investment Finance.  Ian initiated the creation of the New Zealand clause templates.  Through his initiative, and building on the work undertaken by the Chancery Lane Project, 11 New Zealand law firms contributed to producing the collection.  These clauses address the priority areas of boilerplate provisions, supply chain emissions, Net Zero pledges and driving sustainable behaviour.

Ian will introduce us to the clauses, to how they can be used to improve sustainability characteristics of a contract, and their acceptability in the marketplace.

We encourage all lawyers whose work involves the negotiation or enforcement of contracts to attend.

Ian's presentation should take about 30 minutes followed by a Q&A session facilitated by LCANZI member, Debra Dorrington. Email admin@lawyersforclimateaction.nz if you have any questions.