Climate Contract Playbook Edition 3
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Additional Definitions Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (CO2e or CO2eq) means the standard metric measure used by in industry to compare the emissions from various Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) on the basis of their global warming potential over a specified timescale in order to express a Carbon Footprint that consists of different GHGs as a single number; Carbon Footprint means the amount in tonnes of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent of Greenhouse Gas Emissions that will be released into the atmosphere as a result of the [manufacture/supply/use] of the Product; Circular Design Requirements means the requirements at clause 1.2; Circular Manufacturing Requirements means the requirements at clause 2.3; Climate Professional means an appropriately qualified [environmental, sustainability consultant/ net zero consultant] who has the fundamental skills and experience to diligently, competently and professionally prepare the Carbon Footprint report as required by clause 2.3.4; Design IP means the Product, the Final Design, any previous drafts or versions of the Final Design and any other documents, materials or information created by the Manufacturer in connection with its obligations under clause 1; End of Life Product means a Product which is irreparably faulty and can no longer be used by the end customer, and/or has performed its intended purpose and/or is no longer desired by the end customer; Final Design means the final design of the Product, as determined by clause 1.4; Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) means gases that contribute to or accelerate the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation, including but not limited to: carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, sulphur hexafluoride, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons and chlorofluorocarbons; Manufacturer is [X], being the person who designs and manufactures the Product in accordance with the Final Design for the Client; Product means the [insert description of product]; and Specification means the description and proposed use of the Product, including the intended customer base of the Product and any specific requirements of the Product, as outlined in Schedule [X]. 1 Design obligations 1.1 The Manufacturer will prepare a design of the Product to deliver the Specification for the Client by [insert timings]. In creating the design for the Product, the Manufacturer shall use all reasonable endeavours to satisfy the Circular Design Requirements. 1.2 The Circular Design Requirements are: 1.2.1 the Manufacturer shall minimise the volume of [natural and limited] resources that will be needed to manufacture the Product; 1.2.2 the Manufacturer shall maximise the volume of materials derived from recycled sources used to manufacture the Product; 1.2.3 the Product is not coated with, does not contain or is not otherwise treated with chemicals or treatments which prevent the Product from being recycled when it becomes an End of Life Product;
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the Product shall not contain any micro-plastics (or plastics which are capable of degrading to form microplastics), glitter, [insert other harmful/
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