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.
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.
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.
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