Define: Human Environment

The meaning of “Human Environment” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Human Environment defined in a legal contract?

  • Human Environment means the natural or physical environment, and the relationship of people with that environment. Seen in 9 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means the natural or physical environment including the components, structures and functioning of ecosystems, and the relationship of people with that environment including aesthetic, historic, cultural, economic, social, and human health-related components. Seen in 6 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means comprehensively the natural and physical environment and the relationship of present and future generations with that environment. Seen in 4 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means the connection between the people and their environment. Seen in 3 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means all conditions and influences, natural and artificial, which surround and affect all organisms, including people. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means comprehensively the natural and physical environment and the relationship of present and future generations with that environment. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means shall be interpreted comprehensively to include the natural and physical environment and the relationship of present and future generations of people with that environment. Seen in 2 SEC filings
  • Human Environment means the natural, physical, and the relationship of people with that environment, as well as economic and social effects. Seen in 1 SEC filing

Note: The Genie AI Legal Assistant pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 Our AI Legal Assistant has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

  • Human Environment means the natural, physical, and social surroundings that people interact with.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Commercial development project contracts where the impact on human environment may be significant.
  • Contracts involving operations that interact heavily with the natural and social surroundings.

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

  • Human Environment means the nexus of conditions and influences, natural and artificial, affecting people and organisms.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Contracts where activities may influence natural conditions and biodiversity.
  • Contracts considering both natural and artificial influences on various organisms.

Relevant Sectors

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Human Environment means the natural, physical, and social surroundings that people interact with.