Publications
At Carbon Balance, we publish strategic insights, policy proposals, and expert analysis to advance climate policy. From reports and policy briefs to science explainers, our work supports the design of robust, science-based regulation that delivers real progress toward net zero.
Accelerating Net Zero: From Ambition to Delivery
A joint report setting out practical, near-term actions to unblock delivery of UK net zero across clean power, transport, homes and buildings, and industry.
Who Should Pay for Carbon Removal in the UK?
A Carbon Balance and CO₂RE evidence briefing, with the first UK national survey on CDR policy preferences. Evidence suggests strong support for regulation and producer responsibility.
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.
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.
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.