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: Draft standard Article 6.4 on permanence/reversals
Input to the UNFCCC’s draft standard on A6.4 - addressing permanence/reversals, urging credibility in risk assessment, importance of durability, and rejection of Appendix 3.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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