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: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.