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.
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.
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
Net Zero Industry Act: Who Pays for Net Zero?
Policy brief focused on the EU’s Net Zero Industry Act’s new proposal for an oil and gas injection capacity obligation (Article 18, now Article 23) as a key pillar of fossil fuel accountability
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.