Publications
At Carbon Balance, we publish strategic insights, policy proposals, and expert analysis to advance climate policy. From reports and consultation responses to policy briefs and briefings, our work supports the design of robust, science-based regulation that delivers real progress toward net zero.
Who Should Pay for Carbon Removal in the UK?
A Carbon Balance and CO₂RE evidence briefing, with the first UK national survey on CDR policy preferences. Evidence suggests strong support for regulation and producer responsibility.
Consultation: Draft standard Article 6.4 on permanence/reversals
Input to the UNFCCC’s draft standard on A6.4 - addressing permanence/reversals, urging credibility in risk assessment, importance of durability, and rejection of Appendix 3.
Consultation Response: the UK’s Voluntary Carbon & Nature Markets
Response to UK’s voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets: Raising Integrity Consultation, urging the government not to endorse the CCPs, reform VCMI claims code and support durable net zero.
Call for Evidence: EU ETS and the Market Stability Reserve
Submission to Call for Evidence on the EU emissions trading system for maritime, aviation and stationary installations, and market stability reserve.
Article 23: Delegated Regulation on responsibility
Consultation submission for Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, urging strong enforcement, transparency, and shared responsibility to drive EU carbon storage goals
Call for Evidence: UK GGR Independent Review
Evidence for the GGR independent review, urging stronger UK GGR policy through clearer targets, net-negative ambition, and alternatives to reliance on voluntary markets and subsidies.
Consultation: SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard
Consultation response to SBTi’s Corporate Net-Zero Standard v2.0, including recommendations for inclusion of removals, accountability, and integrity.
Consultation: Building the North Sea’s Energy Future
Consultation response to UK Government’s Building a North Sea Future, calling for storage mandates, no extension of licences without conditions, and producer accountability.
Letter submission to Supervisory Body Article 6.4
Consultation submission to Article 6.4 Supervisory Body, urging clarity, fairness, and net zero alignment in baseline and methodology reforms.