Sustainability has become a key priority for businesses, but how can contracts play a role in achieving those goals? This Docusign blog explores how Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) clauses are helping organizations tackle global challenges, like reducing emissions and improving ethical sourcing practices.

The blog also highlights Docusign’s partnership with Bonterms, which makes it easy for organizations to integrate standardized, adaptable ESG clauses into contracts.

✍️ Key takeaways:

1. What are ESG clauses? These contract provisions embed sustainability principles, setting clear expectations for organizations and suppliers to address environmental, social, and governance goals.

2. Why ESG matters now more than ever: Growing pressures from regulations, investors, and customers make ESG commitments essential for staying competitive and future-proofing operations.

3. Opportunities and challenges: Standardizing ESG clauses can address inefficiencies caused by inconsistent drafting, making it easier for businesses to demonstrate their commitments and achieve sustainability goals.

4. Docusign + Bonterms partnership: Now organizations can easily integrate pre-vetted ESG clauses into their contracts, aligning their operations with best practices and sustainable goals. 

📢 Community chat:
We’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below!

• Does your organization currently use ESG clauses in its contracts? If so, how have they impacted your operations?

• What challenges have you encountered in adopting sustainability practices, and how could standardized clauses help?

• Do you have questions about the Docusign + Bonterms partnership and how you can leverage what it offers?