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LEGAL GREENMETRICS AGREEMENT

This Legal GreenMetrics Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Service Provider: , an entity organized as formed under the laws of and having its principal place of business at ; and Client Name: , an entity organized as formed under the laws of and having its principal place of business at (each a "Party" and together the "Parties").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Provider operates an integrated data collection, validation and analytics service focused on environmental performance indicators and carbon, energy and sustainability metrics ("GreenMetrics Services"); and

WHEREAS, Client desires to engage Provider to collect, analyze and deliver GreenMetrics Data and related Deliverables for Client's facilities and operations under the terms set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, Provider is willing to provide such services to Client subject to the terms and limitations of this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants set forth below, the Parties agree as follows:

1. DEFINITIONS

1.1 "Client Data" means all raw data, records, measurements, readings, inputs and related information supplied by or collected from Client or its facilities for the purposes of the Services. "GreenMetrics Data" means Client Data after validation, normalization and transformation by Provider and any aggregated analytics derived from Client Data. "Deliverables" means reports, models, dashboards and exported datasets specifically produced for Client and delivered pursuant to Section 3. "Confidential Information" has the meaning set forth in Section 6.

2. SCOPE OF SERVICES

2.1 Provider shall perform the following services: collection, ingestion, validation, normalization, analysis and reporting of environmental and operational metrics for the sites and asset classes identified by Client. Specific scope details, locations and technical specifications are set forth below and in any Statement of Work executed by the Parties.

2.2 Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to schedule data collection and Deliverables in accordance with the timeline agreed by the Parties. Any timelines set forth in a Statement of Work are estimates; Provider shall notify Client of any material delay.

3. DELIVERABLES AND ACCEPTANCE

3.1 Deliverables delivered to Client in electronic form shall be subject to an acceptance period of days. Client may not withhold acceptance for minor nonconformities that do not materially affect the functionality of the Deliverable.

4. FEES AND PAYMENT

4.1 Client shall pay Provider fees in accordance with the pricing schedule set forth in a Statement of Work. Fees for Services shall be invoiced as specified and are due net days from invoice.

4.2 Late payments shall bear interest at the lesser of 1.5% per month or the maximum rate permitted by law. All fees are exclusive of taxes; Client shall pay taxes imposed on Provider's provision of Services, except taxes on Provider's net income.

5. DATA OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE

5.1 As between the Parties, Client retains all right, title and interest in and to Client Data. Provider retains all right, title and interest in and to Provider's pre-existing materials, methods, algorithms and aggregated anonymized analytics not containing Client-identifying information.

5.2 Provider grants Client a non-exclusive, non-transferable, worldwide license to use the Deliverables for Client's internal business purposes during the Term. Provider may continue to use anonymized and aggregated GreenMetrics Data for benchmarking, improvement of services and internal product development provided such use does not disclose Client's Confidential Information.

6. CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 "Confidential Information" means non-public business, technical and financial information disclosed by one Party to the other that is designated confidential or that a reasonable person would understand to be confidential given its nature and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential Information does not include information that is or becomes publicly available other than by a breach of this Agreement, is independently developed by the receiving Party without use of the disclosing Party's Confidential Information, or is rightfully received from a third party without restriction.

6.2 The receiving Party shall (a) protect the disclosing Party's Confidential Information with the same degree of care it uses to protect its own confidential information but in no event less than reasonable care, (b) use Confidential Information only for the purposes of performing its obligations under this Agreement, and (c) disclose Confidential Information only to those employees, contractors or affiliates with a need to know and who are bound by confidentiality obligations at least as protective as those herein.

6.3 The obligations in this Section shall continue for a period of years from the date of disclosure, except for trade secrets which shall be protected for as long as they remain trade secrets.

7. PRIVACY AND DATA PROTECTION

7.1 Provider shall implement and maintain administrative, physical and technical safeguards appropriate to the sensitivity of Client Data. Provider shall promptly notify Client upon becoming aware of any unauthorized access to Client Data and shall cooperate in mitigation and remediation.

8. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES

8.1 Each Party represents and warrants that it has the corporate power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations hereunder. Provider warrants that the Services will be performed in a professional and workmanlike manner consistent with industry standards. Client warrants that it has the right to provide Client Data to Provider for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement.

8.2 EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION, THE SERVICES AND DELIVERABLES ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" AND PROVIDER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON-INFRINGEMENT.

9. INDEMNIFICATION

9.1 Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Client from and against any third-party claims arising from Provider's gross negligence or willful misconduct in performing the Services. Client shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Provider from and against third-party claims arising from Client Data or Client's breach of representations in Section 8.

10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

10.1 EXCEPT FOR LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT OR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY, NEITHER PARTY SHALL BE LIABLE TO THE OTHER FOR INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT.

10.2 THE AGGREGATE LIABILITY OF EITHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT EXCEED THE TOTAL FEES PAID OR PAYABLE BY CLIENT TO PROVIDER UNDER THE APPLICABLE STATEMENT OF WORK IN THE TWELVE (12) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM, PROVIDED THAT THIS LIMITATION SHALL NOT APPLY TO LIABILITY ARISING FROM A PARTY'S GROSS NEGLIGENCE, WILLFUL MISCONDUCT, OR BREACH OF CONFIDENTIALITY.

11. TERM AND TERMINATION

11.1 The initial term of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of year(s) (the "Term"), unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement. Thereafter, the Agreement shall renew as set forth in the applicable Statement of Work.

11.2 Either Party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other Party that remains uncured thirty (30) days after written notice specifying the breach. Termination for insolvency or bankruptcy shall be effective immediately upon the filing of a petition by or against a Party.

11.3 Upon termination, Provider shall, at Client's election, return or securely destroy Client Data in Provider's possession, subject to Provider's obligations to maintain backups in accordance with its records retention policies and applicable law.

12. AUDIT

12.1 Client may, upon reasonable prior written notice and during normal business hours, audit Provider's records and systems to the extent necessary to verify compliance with Provider's obligations under this Agreement, provided such audits do not unreasonably interfere with Provider's business operations. Any audit shall be conducted no more frequently than once per calendar year unless required by applicable law.

13. NOTICES

13.1 All notices, requests and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the addresses below (or to such other address as a Party may designate by notice). Notices shall be deemed given upon receipt if delivered personally, by nationally recognized courier, or by email with confirmation of receipt.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other Party, except to a successor in interest in connection with a merger, acquisition or sale of substantially all assets, provided that the assigning Party provides prompt notice to the non-assigning Party.

14.2 Amendments and Waiver. No amendment or waiver shall be effective unless in writing signed by authorized representatives of both Parties. The failure to exercise any right shall not constitute a waiver of that right.

14.3 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect and the Parties shall negotiate in good faith to substitute a valid, enforceable provision that most nearly effects the Parties' original intent.

14.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any Statement of Work, exhibits and attachments expressly incorporated herein, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14.5 Counterparts; Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument. Signatures transmitted electronically or by facsimile shall be effective as originals.

SIGNATURES

Service Provider Name:

By:

Date:

Client Name:

By:

Date:

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What the Legal GreenMetrics Agreement Is and when it's used

The Legal GreenMetrics Agreement is a written contract used to allocate responsibilities, define measurement methods, and set reporting and verification obligations for environmental performance indicators such as energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, waste diversion, and supplier sustainability practices. It identifies applicable standards, data sources, delivery schedules, confidentiality rules, and audit rights. Parties commonly attach metric tables, calculation worksheets, and verification protocols. Where permitted by law, the agreement can be executed electronically under federal and state e‑signature frameworks to create a reproducible record of execution and change history.

Why a formal GreenMetrics agreement matters for clarity and compliance

A Legal GreenMetrics Agreement reduces ambiguity about who measures what, when, and how; it supports internal audits, vendor selection criteria, and regulatory reporting. Clear obligations and verification provisions lower dispute risk and make sustainability claims reproducible and defensible under applicable standards and laws.

Why a formal GreenMetrics agreement matters for clarity and compliance

Who typically prepares and signs these agreements

Typical participants include sustainability or ESG teams, procurement and supply chain staff, legal counsel, and third-party verifiers involved in measurement and reporting.

  • Corporate sustainability teams responsible for data collection, tracking progress, and supplier engagement.
  • Procurement and supply chain managers embedding ESG clauses into vendor contracts and purchase orders.
  • Legal counsel reviewing measurement definitions, liability allocation, and verification procedures.

Align signatory authority, contact information, and approval workflows up front to avoid execution delays and future disputes.

Core parts to include in a professional GreenMetrics agreement

A professional Legal GreenMetrics Agreement clearly defines metrics and methodologies, sets reporting cadence and verification steps, addresses data use and confidentiality, and specifies remedies for breaches.

Definitions

Precisely define terms such as Scope 1 emissions, baseline year, reporting boundary, measurement protocol, and accepted standards (for example, the GHG Protocol) to reduce later interpretation disputes.

Metrics & Methodology

List each required metric, unit of measure, accepted data sources, calculation formulas, data validation steps, and rounding rules so all parties apply consistent methods.

Reporting Schedule

Specify cadence, templates, delivery formats, deadlines, responsible contacts, and procedures to correct or supplement prior reports, including late-delivery consequences.

Verification & Audit

Grant audit rights, define third‑party verifier qualifications and scope, mandate supporting documentation, and protect audit materials with confidentiality provisions.

Data Use

State permitted uses, aggregation and publication rights, anonymization requirements, and restrictions on marketing use of supplier-level raw data.

Liability & Remedies

Allocate responsibility for measurement errors, set indemnities and damage caps where appropriate, define cure periods, and specify termination triggers for repeated noncompliance.

Step-by-step: completing and executing a Legal GreenMetrics Agreement

Follow these sequential steps to prepare, review, and execute a Legal GreenMetrics Agreement with clear approvals and traceable records.

  • 01
    Prepare Draft: Assemble the agreement text, metric tables, and supporting schedules.
  • 02
    Review Internally: Obtain comments from legal, sustainability, procurement, and finance teams.
  • 03
    Verify Data: Attach measurement worksheets and any existing verifier reports for transparency.
  • 04
    Execute: Obtain signatures, record dates, and distribute completed copies to all parties.

Configuring an online workflow for drafting and signature

Set up workflow options to match your signer order, required fields, authentication level, reminders, and retention policy.

Field Configuration
Signer Order Sequential; define signer sequence and roles before sending.
Authentication Email link or SMS code by default; KBA or stronger options where required.
Required Fields Make metrics table and signature block mandatory before completion.
Reminders Enable automatic reminders and escalation for overdue signers.

Where to send and how to track the executed agreement

Routing typically covers document preparation, secure distribution to signers, receipt of signed copies, and filing in contract repositories or regulatory systems.

  • Prepare Document: Assemble agreement, exhibits, and templates in approved formats.
  • Send to Signers: Distribute via secure eSignature platform or controlled email link.
  • Receive Signed: Collect signed copies and the audit trail or certificate of completion.
  • File Records: Store executed documents in the contract repository and archive per retention rules.

Technical requirements for digital signing and recordkeeping

Use an eSignature platform that supports common file formats, preserves an audit trail, and integrates with contract or document storage systems used by your organization.

  • File Formats: PDF, DOCX, and Excel supported
  • Integrations: Salesforce, NetSuite, Google Workspace, Microsoft 365
  • Security: TLS 1.2/1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest

Confirm the platform provides role-based access controls, immutable audit logs with timestamps and IP addresses, configurable retention policies, and options for HIPAA Business Associate Agreements or 21 CFR Part 11 support when handling regulated healthcare or FDA-related records.

Common deadlines and schedule items to include

Specify initial reporting dates, recurring submission deadlines, verification windows, cure periods, and record retention responsibilities in the agreement.

Initial Reporting Deadline:

Set the first delivery date for baseline year datasets.

Ongoing Reporting Frequency:

Quarterly or annual submissions with fixed calendar deadlines.

Verification Window:

Allow time for third-party audits after each report.

Cure Periods for Breach:

Define notice periods and cure windows before remedies apply.

Record Retention Requirement:

Specify storage locations and minimum retention durations.

Common mistakes to avoid when preparing the agreement

  • Vague metric definitions lead to inconsistent data collection and disagreements during audits; specify units, boundaries, data sources, and calculation methods to avoid rework and evidentiary gaps.
  • Omitting verification procedures increases risk of unverifiable claims; include third-party audit rights, scope, frequency, and documentary evidence requirements to preserve credibility.
  • Incorrect signer authority or unstated approval workflows delay execution; confirm signatory power and internal approvals prior to circulation to prevent invalid signatures.
  • Failing to specify data confidentiality and publication rights can cause legal exposure; define permitted uses, anonymization methods, and approval steps for any public disclosure.

Key risks and potential penalties for incorrect or missing terms

Contractual Damages: Monetary liability for breaches
Reputational Harm: Public disclosure risk
Regulatory Risk: Agency enforcement or fines
Audit Costs: Third-party verification expenses
Termination Rights: Contract termination for persistent breach
Data Misuse Liability: Unauthorized disclosure penalties

Real-world examples of GreenMetrics agreements in practice

These examples illustrate how organizations used standardized measurement and verification clauses to improve data quality and speed contract execution.

Martin Properties — Tim Martin

A regional property management firm standardized building energy reporting across its portfolio to support leasing and sale processes.

  • Centralized reporting reduced reconciliation time.
  • "I can process and execute all of these documents online with 100% compliance and built-in security. Whether on mobile or working offline, I can get forms back to their necessary parties efficiently."

BIS — Dan Rotelli

A professional services firm adopted verifier clauses to ensure client-facing sustainability assurances were auditable.

  • SOC 2 focus increased client confidence.
  • "We felt most comfortable with airSlate SignNow given their SOC 2 certification and strict focus on ESIGN and UETA act compliance." This alignment helped the firm embed auditable controls and streamline verification.

Practical tips to ensure accurate and efficient completion

Apply these practices to reduce negotiation time, improve data integrity, and make verification straightforward.

Use Standard Measurement Protocols
Adopt recognized standards such as the GHG Protocol or ENERGY STAR. Reference specific calculation methods and embed sample spreadsheets or templates in exhibits to avoid inconsistent measurements and speed third-party verification.
Include Third-Party Verification
Specify verifier qualifications, audit scope, sampling methodology, and required deliverables. Require a certificate of verification and supporting data so results can be reproduced during due diligence or regulatory review.
Document Approval Authorities
List the title-level authority required to execute the agreement for each party, and confirm internal signatory approvals prior to circulation. This prevents execution delays and potential invalidity claims.
Automate Reminders and Storage
Use automated routing, reminders, and a centralized repository with immutable audit logs. Automation reduces missed deadlines, preserves evidence of delivery, and supports regulatory retention policies.

Essential information fields to include on the cover page

Parties: Full legal names and entity types.
Effective Date: MM/DD/YYYY format; execution date.
Scope: Covered facilities, activities, and boundaries.
Metrics List: Named metrics with units and baselines.
Reporting Schedule: Deadlines, formats, and delivery contacts.
Signatures: Printed name, title, date, and signature.

Comparing eSignature vendors for use with the Legal GreenMetrics Agreement

The table compares typical starting prices and core availability of common eSignature features across major vendors; confirm plan details directly with each provider for specific needs.

signNow DocuSign Adobe Sign PandaDoc HelloSign
Starting Price $8/user/mo $15/user/mo $14/user/mo $19/user/mo $15/user/mo
Free Trial 7-day free trial Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan Varies by plan
Bulk Send Yes (Business Premium+) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Audit Trail Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
HIPAA Compliant Yes Yes Yes Varies Varies
Envelope Cap No envelope cap 100 envelopes/user/year Varies Varies Varies

Frequently asked questions about executing and enforcing a GreenMetrics agreement

Answers to common questions about e‑signatures, notarization, revisions, and secure storage when using a Legal GreenMetrics Agreement.


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