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.
Establish a geological net zero pathway in the NDCs
Briefing note on the opportunity to establish a Geological Net Zero pathway in NDCs and LT-LEDS, including an explainer on the science and three actionable changes for revised NDCs.
From Zero to Hero: CMC as an ambitious climate lever
Commentary on the Carbon Management Challenge (CMC) and its potential to become an ambitious climate lever for scaling up global geological storage capacity.
Markets & Mandates: How to drive CCS deployment?
Briefing note on the role of markets and mandates in driving CCS deployment at scale, introducing a novel typology and relevance to COP28 negotiations.
Navigating net zero, CCS, CDR & fossil fuel phase-out
Briefing note on navigating net zero, CCS, CDR and fossil fuel phase-out in international negotiations, focusing on myth busting and credibility considerations.
Briefing note on a North Sea carbon takeback obligation
Briefing note on a North Sea carbon takeback obligation and cross-border cooperation on CCS, with a country-focus on United Kingdom, Netherlands and Norway.
Putting the brakes on fossil fuels with active management
Brief on fossil carbon management and how to put the brakes on fossil fuels with a managed phase-out plan