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.
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.
Supplementary EIA guidance on scope 3 for oil and gas
Consultation response to DESNZ’s EIA guidance, calling for full Scope 3 inclusion and assessment, Paris alignment, and robust geological net zero safeguards.
UK Public Accounts Committee: CCUS Enquiry
Consultation response to the Public Accounts Committee, highlighting the urgent need to create a self-sustaining UK CCS market and transition away from subsidy reliance.
Integrating GGR in the UK Emission Trading Scheme
Consultation response to the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero on integrating GGR in the UK ETS, stressing the importance of like-for-like and a cautious approach to any integration.