This deliverable presents the outputs of Task 3.2 of the RE4GREEN project, which focused on producing and adapting operational research ethics and research integrity (RE&RI) guidance that explicitly integrates environmental and climate considerations. Building on conceptual and empirical findings from WP1 and stakeholder insights from WP2, the task aimed to translate these findings into practical guidance that can be applied in diverse research and innovation contexts.

Rather than introducing new ethical frameworks, Task 3.2 adopts a complementary and integrative approach. Its outputs build on established structures such as the European Code of Conduct for Research Integrity (ECoC), existing research ethics procedures, and the European Commission’s forthcoming guidance on assessing and managing risks of environmental harm. The deliverable includes an Annex to the ECoC, as well as a set of stand-alone research ethics materials targeting researchers, research ethics committees (RECs), and citizen science contexts.

All materials emphasise feasibility and practical use in order to support ethical reflection and responsible research practice without increasing administrative burden or duplicating existing requirements. The outputs of Task 3.2 help strengthen the ethical governance of research and innovation in the context of the green transition, while remaining aligned with current European research integrity and ethics frameworks.

This deliverable brings together guidance materials developed for different audiences. Together, these materials function as a complementary guidance toolkit designed to support the consistent integration of environmental and climate considerations across research integrity, research ethics, and participatory research practices. While each document can be used independently, the set is designed to provide mutually reinforcing perspectives that address different roles within the research and innovation ecosystem. Readers may also focus on the sections most relevant to their role (e.g., researchers, research managers, members of research ethics committees, ethics and integrity experts, ethics appraisal experts, citizen scientists).