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.
Markets & Mandates: Policies for scaling CCS in the UK
A report on the role of markets and mandates in UK policy scenarios for future deployment of CCS and GGR, including a novel typology framework and framework for design choices.
Beyond Track 1: Creating a self-sustaining CCS market
Policy brief on long-term policy mixes for CCS deployment in the UK, including a novel typology for future policy scenario thinking and integration of a carbon takeback obligation.
Carbon storage as an issue of corporate responsibility
Policy brief on the justice perspective on the carbon capture and storage, carbon dioxide removal and the role of a Carbon Takeback Obligation to hold oil and gas companies accountable.
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.
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