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ClientEarth argues that the IED revision must shift from a static, activity-based approach to one that promotes the industrial activity with the least environmental impact for a given service. The organization advocates for expanding the IED's scope to include mining, upstream oil and gas, and aquaculture, while making greenhouse gas (GHG) emission limit values and energy efficiency standards binding, even for installations covered by the EU ETS. Key recommendations include restricting Article 15(4) derogations to a maximum of 48 months, introducing a right to compensation for victims of pollution, and strengthening Aarhus Convention rights through periodic permit renewals every four years and mandatory public participation for all permit updates.

The document argues that the European Commission's Second Regulatory Review on Nanomaterials is inconsistent with its own scientific analysis and fails to protect human health and the environment. The signatories claim that the Commission ignores evidence that nanomaterials have distinct toxicological properties compared to larger particles and that the proposed amendments to REACH are insufficient to close information loopholes. They specifically criticize the shift of the burden of proof to employers and workers and the lack of reliable data generation, calling for a strict application of the precautionary principle and the 'no data no market' principle.

Scientists for Global Responsibility (SGR) critiques the Government's planning reform White Paper, arguing that it prioritizes economic growth over environmental sustainability and democratic accountability. SGR advocates for the creation of a national spatial planning framework to replace sectoral policy statements and opposes the establishment of an Infrastructure Planning Commission (IPC) to determine applications, suggesting instead that decisions remain with elected local authorities or ministers. The response also highlights the need for increased resources for planners, a more robust approach to the housing crisis—specifically regarding affordable housing and 'buy to let' properties—and better financial incentives for micro-generation energy feed-in to the grid.

The document argues that the World Bank's Paris Alignment (WB PA) framework is scientifically flawed and provides loopholes for continued investment in high-carbon technologies. It specifically criticizes the classification of fossil gas as a transition fuel and the use of 'expert judgement' over science-based criteria to justify emissions-intensive projects. The coalition calls for an urgent revision to exclude all fossil fuels, prioritize renewable energy, and increase transparency and civil society consultation.