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.
One Region, Many Transitions - CBAM and Carbon Pricing in the Western Balkans
A report assessing how Western Balkan countries can use carbon pricing to respond to EU CBAM, protect competitiveness, and align their economies with future European carbon markets.
Accelerating Net Zero: From Ambition to Delivery
A joint report setting out practical, near-term actions to unblock delivery of UK net zero across clean power, transport, homes and buildings, and industry.
Consultation: the UK’s Market for Low Carbon Industrial Products
Response to the UK’s consultation on growing the market for low-carbon industrial products, focusing on future policy frameworks and standards.
Consultation: Draft standard Article 6.4 on permanence/reversals version 02.2
Input to the UNFCCC’s draft standard on Article 6.4, addressing non-permanence and reversals (version 02.02), highlighting recategorisation to results-based financing, and low reversal risks.
Consultation Response: Amendments to the European Climate Law
Response to the European Climate Law proposal to include a net 90% emission reduction target by 2040, as an intermediary target towards climate neutrality in 2050.
Call for Evidence: EU’s global climate and energy strategy for 2025-2029
Submission to Call for Evidence on the EU’s global climate and energy strategy for 2025-2029, in view of the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil and beyond.
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 version 1 Article 6.4 on permanence/reversals
Input to the UNFCCC’s draft standard version 1 on Article 6.4, 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.