Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire

Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire

WHEREAS the party identified below as Client Name: engages the party identified below as Assessor Name: to perform a sustainability assessment; and

WHEREAS the parties intend to document the Client's current sustainability practices, identify risks and opportunities, and produce findings and recommendations consistent with industry best practices and the agreed Scope of Work; and

WHEREAS the parties agree that the assessment and any deliverables will be subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Questionnaire and any accompanying engagement letter or agreement.

Client Information

Scope of Work

The Assessor will perform an assessment of the Client's sustainability performance at the Site(s) identified above, including but not limited to energy, greenhouse gas emissions where quantifiable, water use, waste and materials management, supply chain considerations, and governance practices. The Assessor's obligations are limited to the scope described in this Questionnaire and any supplemental engagement confirmation executed by the parties.

Payment Terms

Term and Termination

This engagement commences on Start Date: and is expected to conclude on End Date: unless earlier terminated in accordance with this section. Either party may terminate this engagement for convenience upon providing Notice Period (days): days' written notice. Termination for material breach may be immediate where a party fails to cure a material breach within 30 days of receiving written notice of the breach.

Confidentiality

Each party shall maintain in confidence all non-public information disclosed by the other party in connection with this assessment that is designated confidential or that reasonably should be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information and the circumstances of disclosure. Confidential information does not include information that is or becomes generally available to the public through no breach of this obligation, is already known to the receiving party without restriction, or is rightfully obtained from a third party without restriction. The Assessor may disclose aggregated, non-identifying findings in reports and communications provided that no Confidential Information that identifies the Client is disclosed without prior written consent.

I acknowledge and agree to the Confidentiality provisions above.

Governing Law

This Questionnaire and any disputes arising out of or relating to it shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Governing State / Jurisdiction: without regard to its conflict of law principles.

Entire Agreement

This Questionnaire, together with any executed engagement confirmation, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, understandings, negotiations and discussions, whether oral or written. No amendment shall be effective unless in writing and signed by authorized representatives of both parties.

Sustainability Questionnaire

Energy and Emissions

Does the organization track energy consumption (electricity, gas, fuel) at the site level? Yes No

Yes No

Waste & Materials

Does the organization have diversion or recycling targets for the site? Yes No

Water & Resource Use

Supply Chain & Procurement

Does the organization have procurement policies addressing supplier sustainability? Yes No

Governance, Targets & Certifications

Yes No

Risks, Opportunities & Implementation

Supporting Documentation

Certification: By signing below, each party represents and warrants that the information provided in this Questionnaire is true, complete and accurate to the best of its knowledge and that it has authority to execute this engagement on behalf of the party identified. The Assessor's findings are based on the information and access provided; the Client acknowledges responsibility for the completeness of supplied information.

I certify that the information provided in this Sustainability Assessment Questionnaire is accurate and complete.

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