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EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil

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To secure clean air, water and soil, healthy ecosystems and a healthy living environment for Europeans, the EU needs to better prevent, remedy, monitor and report on pollution, mainstream the zero pollution ambition into all its policy developments and decouple economic growth from the increase of pollution, in line with United Nations driven efforts.

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62 responses

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Transport and Environment (European Federation for Transport and Environment), 29 Oct 2020

Transport & Environment, Europe's leading clean transport campaign group, welcomes the Zero Pollution Ambition of the European Green Deal and shares the Commission’s view that it holds very strong potential for citizens, the environment and the economic recovery in the Covid-19 context. Road…

European Environmental Bureau demands zero-tolerance pollution approach by 2030

European Environmental Bureau, 29 Oct 2020

EEB demands legally binding restoration targets, reduction of chemical use by 50%, and alignment of air quality standards with WHO recommendations. They call for an independent scientific body to ensure swift consideration of latest evidence and full implementation of polluter-pays principle.
This would strengthen their advocacy position and create systematic requirements aligned with their environmental protection goals.
Industrial polluters lose flexibility as they face stricter standards and must pay full pollution costs.

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WWF European Policy Programme, 29 Oct 2020

The latest State of Nature in the EU report found out that pollution of air, water and soil from different origins affects most habitats, particularly in the Atlantic and Continental regions. We believe the zero-pollution action plan should: • Include as a central instrument the large-scale…

Chemical Industry Urges Enforcement Over New Pollution Laws

European Chemical Industry Council, 29 Oct 2020

The industry requests focus on enforcing existing laws rather than adding new regulations. They want impact assessments before any legislative changes and a framework that supports innovation with easier access to finance. They seek streamlined, consistent rules that eliminate duplication.
This would avoid new compliance costs while maintaining their competitive position internationally.
Citizens and environmental groups lose stronger protections against pollution from industrial emissions.

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The European Steel Association, 29 Oct 2020

EUROFER supports an ambitious and realistic plan to further drive industry towards ever lower levels of pollution. To achieve this goal, the review of environmental legislation should ensure that it results in a coherent, modern, based on scientific evidence and efficiently implemented set of rules…

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ClientEarth AISBL, 29 Oct 2020

Please find attached ClientEarth's feedback on the consultation

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ENEL SpA, 29 Oct 2020

Enel strongly welcomes the Commission Roadmap for the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil – building a Healthier Planet for Healthier People”, as pollution comes at a high price for society and ecosystems, including loss in life expectancy and morbidity,…

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Orgalim – Europe's Technology Industries, 28 Oct 2020

Nowadays, only 40% of Europe’s waters are in good ecological health. Climate change, and competing water uses closely linked to population growth and insufficient water treatment, have been some of the main challenges determining the current status of Europe’s freshwaters. At the same time, 80% of…

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EUROMETAUX, 29 Oct 2020

While our industry is committed to continually improve its production performance to prevent, control, reduce and as far as possible eliminate its pollution to human health and the environment, the upcoming Zero Pollution Action Plan should remain coherent with other objectives of the EU. This…

Eurocities Calls for Legally Binding EU Noise Reduction Targets

Eurocities, 28 Oct 2020

The organization calls for legally binding noise reduction targets of -3dB by 2032 and stricter air quality limits. They also demand EU-level standards for sectors like agriculture and shipping to support local efforts.
Cities would gain better health outcomes and stronger legal backing to regulate pollution sources.
Vehicle manufacturers and transport sectors face higher costs from stricter emission and noise standards.

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IBERDROLA, 27 Oct 2020

Air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health in the European Union According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is the biggest environmental risk to health in the EU. 96% of EU citizens living in urban areas were exposed to levels of air pollutants considered by…

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Confederation of European Paper Industries, 28 Oct 2020

Cepi, the Confederation of European Paper Industries understand that the objective of this action plan is to secure clean air, water and soil, healthy ecosystems and a healthy living environment for Europeans. We appreciate the opportunity to share our views on the Inception Impact Assessment of…

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CEMBUREAU - The European Cement Association, 29 Oct 2020

CEMBUREAU, the European Cement Association (www.cembureau.eu), welcomes the opportunity to comment on the EU initiative to establish an Action Plan towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil. CEMBUREAU firmly supports the objectives of the European Green Deal and is determined to…

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Fertilizers Europe, 29 Oct 2020

The European fertilizer industry is willing to contribute to the development and implementation of the Green Deal, including the upcoming Zero Pollution Action Plan which aims at securing clean air, water and soil, healthy ecosystems and a healthy living environment for Europeans. It is important…

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SUEZ Group, 29 Oct 2020

As a provider and leader in environmental essential services to the society and economy, Suez is convinced that the Zero Pollution ambition will boost the needed transition towards a sustainable society and has the potential to rapidly deliver local jobs for all, growth and improve the quality of…

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Verband der Chemischen Industrie e.V., 28 Oct 2020

The VCI represents the politico-economic interests of around 1,700 German chemical companies and German subsidiaries of foreign businesses. In 2019 the German chemical industry realised sales of over 198 billion euros (equal to 1/3 of the Euro-pean chemical industry) and employed around 464,000…

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Wirtschaftsvereinigung Stahl, 29 Oct 2020

Sustainability and sustainable management are key concerns of steel companies in Germany. The steel industry supports a sustainable policy to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of pollutants. It pursues an integrated approach that includes all environmental media with the…

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Verband Kommunaler Unternehmen e.V., 27 Oct 2020

Die EU-Kommission hat mit dem Green Deal erstmals einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz für die Bewältigung klima- und umweltbedingter Herausforderungen in Europa gewählt. Der VKU begrüßt ausdrücklich das Ziel der EU-Kommission, mit dem Null-Schadstoff-Aktionsplan die Verunreinigung von Wasser, Böden und…

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CEE Bankwatch Network, 29 Oct 2020

Bankwatch fully supports the EC's proposal for an Action Plan to better prevent, remedy, monitor and report on pollution, as well as strengthening implementation and enforcement. In our view, the following recommendations and priorities would substantially mitigate and prevent further increases in…

Public health groups demand binding EU zero-pollution targets

European Public Health Alliance, 28 Oct 2020

The European Public Health Alliance calls for tangible actions with binding timelines and goals aligned with WHO air quality guidelines. They urge the EU to phase out fossil fuel subsidies by 2025 and align the Common Agricultural Policy with green goals.
These measures would reduce the incidence of chronic diseases and protect vulnerable groups from environmental health threats.
The fossil fuel and intensive agriculture sectors face significant financial losses from ending subsidies and stricter regulations.

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Water Europe, 20 Oct 2020

Water Europe welcomes the Zero Pollution Strategy roadmap objectives, particularly considering the importance to “prevent, remedy, restore and monitor” the pollution in water (https://watereurope.eu/wp-content/uploads/A-Water-Smart-Society-for-a-post-covid19-recovery-plan.pdf). As expressed in our…

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Bioenergy Europe, 29 Oct 2020

Air quality is an issue that particularly concerns the bioenergy sector, being the reason why we actively provide solutions to tackle it. Based on years of R&D, new biomass plants and appliances are offering a solution to the problem thanks to better performing technologies that are limiting…

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International Copper Association Europe, 29 Oct 2020

The European Copper Institute (ECI) welcomes the European Commission’s ambition to prevent and remedy pollution from air, water, soil, and consumer products. Please see the attached paper which illustrates our views. We will appreciate to be involved in further discussions and consultations, and…

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Association Internationale de la Savonnerie, de la Détergence et des Produits d'Entretien, 29 Oct 2020

A.I.S.E. welcomes the work initiated by the European Commission to secure clean air, water and soil, healthy ecosystems and a healthy living environment for Europeans. It is clear the EU needs to better prevent, remedy, monitor and report on pollution, bring the zero pollution ambition into the…

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Boerenbond vzw, 29 Oct 2020

Boerenbond, the Belgian farmers’ association, welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback to the European Commission roadmap on the EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil. Sustainability and sustainable management are already key concerns of the…

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Health & Environment Alliance, 27 Oct 2020

Beat pollution – prevent disease bit.ly/2G2BDki With a view to better protect health and prevent disease and ill-health, HEAL considers it essential that the ZPAP includes tangible measures, timelines and goals, to swiftly achieve a reduction of the environmental and climate-related burden of…

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Landwirtschaftskammer Österreich, 29 Oct 2020

The main aim of this strategy - transition to a green and circular economy – can only be achieved if the EU devotes itself to a massive push toward bioeconomy. The expansion of the use of biogenic raw materials from regional agriculture and forestry has the unique potential to reduce all kinds of…

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Liquid Gas Europe, 29 Oct 2020

Liquid Gas Europe is a European association composed of national Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) associations, the main European LPG and bioLPG suppliers, distributors and equipment manufacturers. With the support of its working groups composed of industry experts, Liquid Gas Europe is actively…

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UITP - International Association of Public Transport, 15 Oct 2020

- While action to reduce transport emissions alone cannot remove the causes of poor air quality in cities, it can play an important role in working towards the achievement of the EU goals and delivering health benefits. - Actions to reduce emissions from vehicles should be achieved through a…

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Aqua Publica Europea, 29 Oct 2020

As part of the European Commission’s Green Deal, Aqua Publica Europea, the European Association of Public Water Operators, welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Roadmap on the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil”. This new initiative goes in the right…

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FEAD, 26 Oct 2020

FEAD, the European Federation for Waste Management and Environmental Services, welcomes the EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition which aims at securing clean air, water and soil, healthy ecosystems and a healthy living environment for Europeans. From a waste management perspective, in…

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European Federation of National Associations of Water Services, 23 Oct 2020

EurEau welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the Zero pollution action plan for water, air and soil. We agree with the action plan be based on the art.191.2 TFEU and its principles: the precautionary principle, the principle that preventive action should be taken and that environmental…

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Xylem Inc., 26 Oct 2020

Xylem is grateful for the opportunity to provide feedback on the roadmap for a EU Action Plan “towards a zero pollution ambition for air water and soil”. As a leading technology and solutions provider which support the sustainability of Europe’s water resources, biodiversity, and public health, we…

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AECC, 28 Oct 2020

The Association for Emissions Control by Catalyst (AECC) welcomes the initiative to prepare the EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil. This initiative includes the preparation of the next step in the emission standards for cars, vans, lorries, and buses. Road…

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Cummins Ltd., 27 Oct 2020

Cummins is a global power leader focused on bringing the right technology solutions at the right time to its markets, operating in the transport and energy space. With 10 manufacturing sites across Europe, Cummins produces approximately €3.63 billion of goods per year in the region. Thank you for…

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Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants, 29 Oct 2020

Waste-to-Energy (WtE, waste incineration with energy recovery of municipal and similar commercial and industrial waste) is one of the most strictly-regulated industrial sectors. Multiple studies have found no evidence of a negative impact of WtE on health or the environment. Only a very small…

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All Policies for a Healthy Europe, 27 Oct 2020

All Policies for a Healthy Europe is a multi-stakeholder initiative geared towards putting citizens’ health & well-being at the centre of all areas of EU policy-making. The coalition brings together a diverse group of NGOs, think-tanks, associations, companies, and individuals to support the…

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Grundfos Holding A/S, 29 Oct 2020

Please find attached uploaded position paper from Grundfos

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Institut national de recherche pour l’agriculture, l’alimentation et l’environnement, 29 Oct 2020

INRAE welcomes the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for Air, Water and Soil – Building a Healthier Planet for Healthier People”. Nevertheless, INRAE deeply regrets that the Zero Pollution Action Plan only builds on available information and that research and innovation is not…

Coal industry association says EU zero-pollution plan is unnecessary

European Association for Coal and Lignite, 29 Oct 2020

The association claims a new plan is not needed because current laws already ensure high standards. They urge the Commission to focus on enforcing existing rules instead of creating new requirements.
This would protect coal power plants from extra costs during their final years of operation.
Environmental groups lose because the industry opposes granting them legal rights to challenge permits.

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Novamont SpA, 29 Oct 2020

The promotion of circular bioeconomy should be considered as a key element in the strategy aimed at achieving the protection of natural resources from pollution and degradation. Circular bioeconomy is the economic sector that is based on the use of renewable resources for the development of…

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EuroHealthNet, 29 Oct 2020

EuroHealthNet is a not-for-profit partnership of organisations, agencies and statutory bodies working on public health, disease prevention, promoting health, and reducing inequalities. EuroHealthNet has long been committed to sustainable development in Europe and globally. We welcome the European…

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Fédération Nationale des Activités de Dépollution et de l'Environnement, 29 Oct 2020

FNADE's feedback to the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil – building a Healthier Planet for Healthier People” FNADE, the French waste management and environmental services private companies association, welcomes the European Commission’s initiative on a Zero…

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Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie e. V., 28 Oct 2020

Bitte beachten Sie die angehängte Datei als Rückmeldung des VdL (Verband der deutschen Lack- und Druckfarbenindustrie e.V.).

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Health Care Without Harm Europe, 26 Oct 2020

Health Care Without Harm (HCWH) Europe welcomes the opportunity to comment on the European Commission’s roadmap for the EU Action Plan “Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil – building a Healthier Planet for Healthier People”. The EU needs to fully integrate and mainstream the…

Spanish steel industry urges realistic pollution risk management

Unión de Empresas Siderúrgicas, 29 Oct 2020

UNESID argues pollution management should focus on tolerable risk levels rather than zero levels. Risk minimization should be based on what is reasonably practicable rather than physically possible. They also call for harmonized rules to prevent unfair competition.
This approach prevents unfeasible technical requirements and protects industry competitiveness in global markets.
Citizens and ecosystems may remain exposed to pollutants deemed practicable but not eliminated.

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Koppert, 21 Oct 2020

As Koppert Biological Systems, producer of biological solutions for pest and disease management in horticulture and agriculture, we strongly support this EU Action Plan. We are often confronted with a knowledge gap on soil, so we embrace all initiatives to improve the knowledge level on soil. With…

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Bundesverband Glasindustrie e.V., 29 Oct 2020

BV Glas, the Federal Association of the German Glass Industry, supports the EU's ambition to take further steps towards a zero pollution ambition. However, the glass industry is not convinced that the EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil is the best way forward.…

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DVGW Deutscher Verein des Gas- und Wasserfaches e.V. - Technisch wissenschaftlicher Verein, 27 Oct 2020

Zero Pollution action plan DVGW feedback roadmap DVGW welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the Zero pollution action plan for water, air and soil. We agree with the action plan be based on the article 191.2 TFEU and its principles: the precautionary principle, the principle that…

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Hazardous Waste Europe, 29 Oct 2020

“Development without regard to the environment would inevitably result in impairment of human health”. In 1981 already, Simone Veil, Chairperson of the WHO Commission on Health and Environment, warned about our management of the environment that would not take care of health issues. Many years…

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European Union for Responsible Incineration and Treatment of Special Waste, 29 Oct 2020

Eurits [The European Union for the Responsible Incineration & Treatment of Special waste] welcomes this opportunity to provide feedback on the European Commission’s roadmap for a Zero Pollution Action Plan. Since its creation, Eurits has had a mission to keep the environment safe and clean. This…

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European Committee of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Manufacturers, 19 Oct 2020

The EU Action Plan Towards Zero Pollution must focus on air pollution, indoor air pollution in particular. The dangers of air pollution, both outdoors and indoors, are severe, and more needs to be done to protect the right to clean air. Improving air quality goes hand in hand with decarbonisation,…

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Bureau International du Béton Manufacturé, 29 Oct 2020

BIBM, the Federation of the European Precast Concrete Industry (www.bibm.eu), supports the EU's ambition to take further steps towards a zero pollution ambition. We welcome any efforts to reduce emissions to the atmosphere, water, and soil. Therefore, we support the integrated approach of the IED…

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European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations, 29 Oct 2020

The European Federation of Allergy and Airways Diseases Patients' Associations (EFA) is glad to contribute to this key Commission initiative, which is set to be a defining factor of the future environmental policy of the Union. Representing patients with allergy, asthma and COPD, air pollution is a…

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Republiková únia zamestnávateľov, 29 Oct 2020

The fact, that in the EU every year over 400 000 premature deaths are attributed to ambient air pollution, testifies that this particular problem is the most problematic one. The use of solid fuels in small combustion sources for the production of heat and hot water can cause high emissions of …

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Industrial Minerals Association - Europe, 29 Oct 2020

The Industrial Minerals Association Europe (IMA-Europe) welcomes the opportunity to provide its feedback to the European Commission roadmap on the EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil. It is a priority for the minerals sector to engage in a constructive dialogue…

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European Marine Board, 12 Oct 2020

We urge the European Commission not to forget about the ocean! We welcome the EU’s ambition to end environmental pollution, but this ambition should include the achievement of zero pollution of our coasts and seas. The inclusion of seas and ocean under the category of “water” may not been seen as…

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Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions, 29 Oct 2020

The Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) represents all 290 local and 21 regional governments in Sweden. Our members are affected by EU’s environmental legislation in our roles as service providers (responsible for water and sanitation supply, waste disposal etc), as…

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Association for District Heating of the Czech Republic, 29 Oct 2020

Association for District Heating of the Czech Republic (ADH CR) welcomes the opportunity to comment on Roadmap to EU Action Plan Towards a Zero Pollution Ambition for air, water and soil (ZPAP). AHD CR understands ZPAP as the ambition aiming at consolidation of actions towards all aspects of…

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Stockholms stad, 29 Oct 2020

The City of Stockholm would like to underline that greater responsibility needs to be placed on producers to effectively limit environmental contamination and resource use in the EU. This need for stricter measures to prevent contamination and waste at the source applies to virtually all areas of…

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European Co-Processing Association, 28 Oct 2020

Eucopo comments on the Roadmap "EU Action Plan - Toward a Zero pollution Ambition for air, water and soil" (joined document).

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Asociación Española de Abastecimientos de Agua y Saneamiento, 26 Oct 2020

AEAS welcomes the opportunity to share its views on the Zero pollution action plan for water, air and soil. We agree with the action plan be based on the art.191.2 TFEU and its principles: the precautionary principle, the principle that preventive action should be taken and that environmental…