These Terms of Use govern the access to and use of this landing page (hereinafter "Website"), which provides information about the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) and facilitates commercial enquiries regarding data licensing for institutional clients.

These Terms of Use apply exclusively to the use of this Website and do not govern the licensing or use of the CCPI dataset itself. Access to and use of the CCPI data is subject to separate commercial licensing agreements between Germanwatch e.V. and authorized licensees.

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use.

This Website serves informational purposes only. It is designed to:

- Provide institutional investors, financial institutions, and other professional users with information about the CCPI - Describe available licensing models and use cases for the CCPI data - Facilitate initial contact and enquiries regarding commercial data licensing - Offer access to informational materials upon request

- A binding offer to enter into a licensing agreement - Investment advice, financial advice, or recommendations - A solicitation to purchase any financial product or service - Professional advice of any kind (legal, tax, regulatory, or otherwise)

Any commercial licensing arrangement for the CCPI requires a separate, written licensing agreement.

This Website is intended exclusively for use by professional users, including but not limited to:

- Banks and financial institutions - Asset managers and investment firms - Central banks and monetary authorities - Insurance companies and pension funds - ESG and sustainability professionals within institutional organizations

You may access and use the Website solely for your own internal business information purposes in connection with evaluating potential commercial licensing of the CCPI.

The following uses of this Website are expressly prohibited:

- Reproduction, distribution, modification, or public display of Website content without prior written authorization - Systematic retrieval of data or content through automated means (scraping, crawling, harvesting) - Circumvention of technical protection measures or access restrictions - Use of the Website for any unlawful purpose or in violation of these Terms of Use - Impersonation of another person or entity - Introduction of viruses, malware, or other harmful code - Interference with the proper functioning of the Website or connected systems - Extraction, reproduction, or distribution of information about the CCPI methodology or data beyond what is necessary for legitimate evaluation purposes

Any unauthorized commercial use or exploitation of Website content is strictly prohibited.

All content on this Website, including but not limited to text, graphics, logos, images, data visualizations, descriptions, methodological information, and software, is the property of RCLM GmbH or its licensors and data providers, and is protected by German, European, and international intellectual property laws.

The CCPI, including its methodology, scores, and underlying data, is developed by Germanwatch e.V. and is made available for commercial use exclusively through RCLM GmbH under license. All rights in the CCPI remain with the original data provider.

Subject to your compliance with these Terms of Use, RCLM GmbH grants you a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable, revocable license to access and view the content of this Website solely for the purpose of evaluating potential commercial licensing opportunities.

This limited license does not grant you any rights to:

- Use, reproduce, or distribute the CCPI data - Create derivative works based on Website content - Use any content for commercial purposes outside the scope of legitimate business evaluation - Remove or obscure any copyright, trademark, or other proprietary notices

All trademarks, service marks, and trade names displayed on this Website are the property of RCLM GmbH or their respective owners. Nothing on this Website grants any license or right to use any trademark without the prior written permission of the trademark owner.

Certain informational materials (including factsheets, methodology documentation, sample data, and other descriptive materials) may be made available upon request through the contact form on this Website.

The provision of such materials is at the sole discretion of RCLM GmbH and does not:

- Create any contractual obligation or licensing relationship - Grant any rights to use the CCPI data - Constitute an offer to enter into a licensing agreement - Waive any intellectual property rights of RCLM GmbH or its data providers

Any informational materials provided to you remain the property of RCLM GmbH and/or its data providers. You agree to:

- Use such materials solely for internal evaluation purposes - Not distribute, share, or disclose such materials to third parties without prior written consent - Not use any data, methodology, or information contained in such materials for commercial purposes without a valid licensing agreement - Return or destroy such materials upon request or if you decide not to pursue a licensing arrangement

While RCLM GmbH endeavors to ensure that the information provided on this Website is accurate and current, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, regarding:

- The accuracy, completeness, reliability, or timeliness of any information on the Website - The suitability of the CCPI for any particular purpose - The uninterrupted or error-free operation of the Website - The correction of any errors or defects

The information on this Website is provided "as is" and "as available" without warranty of any kind.

- Investment advice or recommendations - Financial, legal, tax, or regulatory advice - A basis for making investment or business decisions without independent professional advice

You should consult with qualified professional advisors before making any decisions based on information obtained from this Website.

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, RCLM GmbH, its officers, directors, employees, and agents shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, or punitive damages arising out of or relating to:

- Your access to or use of (or inability to access or use) this Website - Any information, content, or materials on this Website - Any errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the Website content - Any unauthorized access to or use of our servers or any personal information stored therein

This limitation of liability applies regardless of the legal theory upon which the claim is based, including contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability, or otherwise.

For B2B relationships under German law: This limitation of liability does not apply to liability for damages resulting from injury to life, body, or health, or for damages resulting from the breach of essential contractual obligations (cardinal obligations), or in cases of willful misconduct or gross negligence by RCLM GmbH or its legal representatives or vicarious agents.

The CCPI is developed and maintained by independent third-party organizations (NGO consortium). While RCLM GmbH acts as the exclusive licensing and distribution partner for commercial use, we do not control the methodology, calculation, or underlying data sources of the Index.

RCLM GmbH makes no representations or warranties regarding the methodology, accuracy, or fitness for purpose of the CCPI. Any questions regarding the Index methodology should be addressed through the appropriate channels as specified in licensing documentation.

This Website may contain links to third-party websites, including but not limited to:

- Websites of the CCPI data providers (NGO consortium) - Regulatory authorities and standard-setting organizations - Research institutions and academic sources - Industry associations and partner organizations - News and media outlets

These links are provided for convenience and informational purposes only.

RCLM GmbH does not endorse, control, or assume responsibility for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third-party websites. We make no representations or warranties regarding:

- The accuracy or completeness of information on linked websites - The availability or continued operation of linked websites - The products, services, or content offered by third parties

You access third-party websites at your own risk and should review their terms of use and privacy policies.

If you believe that any linked website contains illegal or objectionable content, please notify us at inquire [at] rclm-data.com. We will review such notifications and may remove links at our discretion.

RCLM GmbH does not guarantee that this Website, or any content or feature thereof, will be available at all times or without interruption. We may suspend, withdraw, discontinue, or modify all or any part of the Website without notice.

We shall not be liable for any unavailability of the Website or any loss resulting therefrom.

RCLM GmbH reserves the right to modify, update, or discontinue any aspect of this Website, including these Terms of Use, at any time without prior notice.

Material changes to these Terms of Use will be indicated by updating the "Last updated" date at the bottom of this document. Your continued use of the Website following any modifications constitutes acceptance of the modified Terms of Use.

You are responsible for ensuring that your technical infrastructure (including internet connection, browser, and security software) is adequate and appropriate for accessing this Website.

As a user representing an institutional organization, you agree to:

- Use the Website in accordance with applicable laws and regulations - Provide accurate and truthful information when submitting enquiries - Maintain the confidentiality of any information designated as confidential - Respect the intellectual property rights of RCLM GmbH and third parties - Conduct yourself in a professional and ethical manner

You acknowledge that the use of climate data products may be subject to various regulatory requirements in your jurisdiction, including but not limited to:

- EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) - EU Taxonomy Regulation - National securities and financial markets regulations - Data protection and privacy laws

You are solely responsible for ensuring that your evaluation and any subsequent use of the CCPI complies with all applicable regulatory requirements.

You represent and warrant that you are not:

- Located in, or a resident of, any country subject to comprehensive sanctions - Listed on any governmental list of prohibited or restricted parties - Owned or controlled by any such person or entity

You agree to comply with all applicable export control laws and regulations.

The collection, processing, and use of personal data in connection with this Website is governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms of Use by reference.

By using this Website, you consent to the processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Please review the Privacy Policy carefully before submitting any personal information.

RCLM GmbH reserves the right to terminate or suspend your access to this Website at any time, with or without cause or notice, including if we believe you have violated these Terms of Use or applicable law.

Upon termination:

- Your right to access and use the Website immediately ceases - You must cease all use of any informational materials previously provided - All provisions of these Terms of Use that by their nature should survive termination shall remain in force

These Terms of Use and any disputes arising out of or relating to this Website or these Terms of Use shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Germany, without giving effect to its conflict of law provisions.

The application of the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) is expressly excluded.

To the extent legally permissible, the exclusive place of jurisdiction for all disputes arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Use shall be the registered seat of RCLM GmbH in Berlin, Germany.

For contracts with merchants (Kaufleute), legal entities under public law, or special funds under public law, the exclusive place of jurisdiction shall be Berlin, Germany.

Nothing in these Terms of Use affects any statutory rights that you may have as a consumer that cannot be contractually waived or limited under applicable law.

If any provision of these Terms of Use is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, such provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its intent, or, if such modification is not possible, such provision shall be severed from these Terms of Use.

The invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability of any provision shall not affect the validity, legality, or enforceability of the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

These Terms of Use, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and RCLM GmbH regarding your use of this Website and supersede all prior or contemporaneous understandings and agreements, whether written or oral, regarding such subject matter.

No waiver by RCLM GmbH of any term or condition set forth in these Terms of Use shall be deemed a further or continuing waiver of such term or condition or a waiver of any other term or condition, and any failure to assert a right or provision under these Terms of Use shall not constitute a waiver of such right or provision.

You may not assign or transfer these Terms of Use or any rights or obligations hereunder without the prior written consent of RCLM GmbH.

RCLM GmbH may assign or transfer these Terms of Use or any rights or obligations hereunder at any time without notice or consent.

These Terms of Use are drafted in English. In the event of any conflict between the English version and any translation, the English version shall prevail to the extent permitted by applicable law.

If you have any questions, concerns, or complaints regarding these Terms of Use or your use of this Website, please contact us (see above).

By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Use and our Privacy Policy.

RCLM GmbH

LAST UPDATED: 16.11.2025