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ClientEarth argues against the use of materiality assessments for climate metrics, advocates for mandatory Scope 3 emissions disclosure, and calls for transition plans to include science-based targets aligned with national commitments and a 1.5°C pathway.

The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and partner organizations advocate for the listing of talc under Schedule 1 of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) and a comprehensive ban on its use in personal care products. They argue that current industry-led changes are inadequate and that risk management must account for the racialized and gendered contexts of talc exposure, particularly the targeting of Black, Hispanic, Indigenous, and Filipino communities by companies like Johnson & Johnson. The authors emphasize that a precautionary approach is necessary to protect vulnerable populations, including athletes and gendered occupations such as makeup artists and estheticians, from inhalation and perineal risks.

The Geological Society of London (GSL) has aligned its investment and gift acceptance policies and reports that its funds are not currently invested in coal, oil, or gas companies. While the GSL lacks a formal environmental policy, it aims to establish one by the end of 2022 and intends to pledge to reach Net Zero emissions by the end of 2021. The Society maintains patronage from Rio Tinto, citing the company's ongoing governance improvements, and is considering thresholds for disclosing corporate sponsorship in its 2021 Annual Accounts.

Reclaim Finance defends its report 'Actifs fossiles : les nouveaux subprimes?', arguing that French banks hold over 530 billion euros in fossil fuel assets, representing 95% of their equity. The author rejects the FBF's claims that the data is incorrect, asserting that the figures are based on banks' own annual reports and that the financial risk of 'stranded assets' is significant, contrary to the more optimistic 'pilot exercise' conducted by the ACPR and AMF.

ClientEarth's submission to the UK government's judicial review reform consultation expresses strong opposition to proposals that would limit court discretion, introduce prospective-only remedies, or strengthen ouster clauses. The organization argues that such reforms could lead to non-compliance with the Aarhus Convention and the European Convention on Human Rights. While supporting the removal of the 'promptitude requirement' and the introduction of a formal 'Reply step', ClientEarth cautions against a 'track' system for claims and the restriction of interveners. The document emphasizes that environmental litigation is a critical tool for public accountability and that any reform must be evidence-based and cumulative in its impact assessment.

ClientEarth argues that the European Commission's interim findings on illegal logging rules fail to adequately account for the positive systemic impacts of the EUTR and FLEGT Regulation while overlooking critical enforcement gaps. The organization recommends harmonizing obligations across the supply chain, creating a centralized public registry for compliance data, and adopting a legal definition of 'substantiated concerns' to aid prosecutors. Regarding FLEGT, ClientEarth contends that the slow pace of licensing is a result of the necessary complexity of legal reforms in partner countries and warns that weak EUTR enforcement reduces the incentive for third countries to engage in VPA processes.

GreenLatinos welcomes President Biden's climate executive actions as a necessary shift from previous policies, noting that climate change threatens national security and public health. The organization advocates for environmental justice to be central to climate action, specifically to protect the health and livelihoods of Latino communities.

Carbon Market Watch expresses significant concerns regarding the Taskforce on Scaling Voluntary Carbon Markets' blueprint, stating that it risks creating a speculative financial market that benefits the financial sector more than the climate. The organization argues that scaling the market without first addressing systemic integrity issues, such as the lack of transparency and the use of low-quality offsets, could lead to widespread greenwashing and a net increase in global greenhouse gas emissions. It specifically opposes the use of biological carbon sinks for offsets due to non-permanence and measurement uncertainties, and rejects the introduction of core carbon spot and futures contracts as a means of increasing opacity.

GreenLatinos applauds President Joe Biden's immediate executive actions, specifically the decision to rejoin the Paris Climate Agreement, revoke the Keystone XL Pipeline permit, and stop the construction of the Southern border wall. The organization highlights the environmental and cultural devastation caused by the border wall's construction, which involved waiving laws such as the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. GreenLatinos views these actions as essential first steps toward climate and environmental justice and intends to continue advocating for equitable environmental action.

Indonesian civil society organizations have submitted a response to the World Bank's 2021-2025 Country Partnership Framework (CPF) consultation, specifically opposing any direct or indirect investment in coal and other fossil fuels by World Bank Group funding agencies in Indonesia.

The VOICE Network critiques the cocoa industry's reliance on voluntary measures to address child labour in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, citing NORC research that 1.5 million children are involved in production. The network argues that poverty is the primary driver and advocates for mandatory due diligence regulations, living incomes for farming families, and increased government investment in education and healthcare.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) supports the UK government's Green Recovery plan for its focus on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and low carbon hydrogen as essential for net-zero goals. The plan allocates £1bn total to CCS and £500M to low carbon hydrogen, targeting industrial clusters such as Teesside and Humber. While endorsing the 'all of the above' approach and the development of zero carbon liquid fuels, CATF emphasizes that the UK must immediately reduce methane emissions from natural gas to effectively mitigate warming.

The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) supports the European Commission's Hydrogen Strategy, emphasizing the need for a diverse range of low- and zero-carbon production pathways to ensure commercial success and global decarbonization. CATF specifically advocates for the inclusion of fossil hydrogen systems with carbon capture—which can capture over 95% of CO2—and nuclear energy systems with electrolyzers to mitigate the risk of failing to meet renewable energy expansion targets.

ClientEarth advocates for a legally binding 2030 deadline to end the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles in the UK, arguing that the government's proposed 2035 date is insufficient to tackle illegal air pollution and climate change. The response emphasizes that Zero Exhaust Emission Vehicles (ZEEVs) should be the only vehicles sold, excluding hybrids due to their failure to deliver promised environmental benefits. To achieve this, ClientEarth recommends a combination of supply-side mandates, CO2 performance standards, expanded charging infrastructure, and demand incentives such as VAT exemptions and a targeted diesel scrappage scheme. The document highlights the severe health impacts of NO2 and PM2.5 pollution, noting that road transport is a primary contributor to illegal pollution levels in UK cities.

Reclaim Finance responds to the ACPR's consultation on climate stress tests in France, warning that the current framework may underestimate risks. The organization advocates for a precautionary approach regarding fossil fuel exposure, more precise international risk accounting, and a critical review of the 'dynamic balance sheet' assumption. It also suggests that the 'orderly transition' reference scenario is unlikely and that the exercise fails to account for systemic shocks like the coronavirus pandemic.

ENTSOG denies that its role in the Ten Year Network Development Plan (TYNDP) creates a conflict of interest or undermines EU climate goals. It asserts that the European Commission, National Regulatory Authorities, and ACER maintain final decision-making power over PCI selection. ENTSOG highlights that its TYNDP 2020 process now includes 'Energy Transition Related projects' and that its scenario-building is increasingly integrated with ENTSO-E to reflect decarbonisation targets.

Carbon Market Watch calls for the EU to adopt more ambitious climate targets, specifically a 65% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and climate neutrality by 2040, to remain consistent with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C goal and the 'do no harm' principle.

ClientEarth argues that the European Commission must conduct a public consultation before adopting the Farm to Fork Strategy to comply with the Aarhus Convention and EU Treaties. The organization identifies several critical gaps in the current Roadmap, including the need to align the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with European Green Deal objectives through SMART targets and to address agricultural air pollution, specifically ammonia and methane. ClientEarth also calls for an end to overfishing, the promotion of only sustainable aquaculture, and the implementation of a zero-pollution action plan for air, water, and soil. Additionally, it advocates for new legislation on Food Contact Materials to eliminate harmful chemical residues and a reduction of pesticide use by 80% by 2030.

The World Resources Institute (WRI) endorses the IMF's Fiscal Monitor report, which identifies carbon pricing as the most efficient tool for climate mitigation. The WRI highlights the report's finding that carbon pricing could prevent 725,000 premature deaths from air pollution in G20 countries by 2030, while noting that the current global average carbon price of $2 per ton is insufficient to limit warming to 2°C.

Ember argues that the UK's priority should be to remain within the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) to maintain a shared Europe-wide approach to carbon pricing. The organization warns against the creation of a standalone UK ETS due to risks of market dysfunction and volatility, suggesting that if the UK must leave the EU ETS, it should implement a carbon tax on power, industry, and aviation with a price floor based on the previous year's average EU ETS price. Furthermore, Ember asserts that carbon pricing must be complemented by direct regulation and public funding to achieve net zero emissions.