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: 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.
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.
Climate compatibility checkpoints for oil and gas
Policy brief on a new and credible climate compatibility checkpoint for UK oil and gas production, including improvements to the current tests and three new tests.
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.
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