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.
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.
Consultation Response: the UK’s Voluntary Carbon & Nature Markets
Response to UK’s voluntary Carbon and Nature Markets: Raising Integrity Consultation, urging the government not to endorse the CCPs, reform VCMI claims code and support durable net zero.
Call for Evidence: UK GGR Independent Review
Evidence for the GGR independent review, urging stronger UK GGR policy through clearer targets, net-negative ambition, and alternatives to reliance on voluntary markets and subsidies.
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.
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.
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.
UK Public Accounts Committee: CCUS Enquiry
Consultation response to the Public Accounts Committee, highlighting the urgent need to create a self-sustaining UK CCS market and transition away from subsidy reliance.
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.
Integrating GGR in the UK Emission Trading Scheme
Consultation response to the Department of Energy Security & Net Zero on integrating GGR in the UK ETS, stressing the importance of like-for-like and a cautious approach to any integration.