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Improvements & Decarbonisation
Carbon Capture, Utilisation & Storage Advisory
CCUS Advisory supports the evaluation and strategic planning of carbon capture, utilisation, and storage solutions for hard-to-abate sectors where direct emissions reduction is technically or economically constrained.
The IEA Net Zero Emissions by 2050 scenario identifies CCUS as a critical technology pathway, with global CCUS capacity required to grow from under 50 Mt CO₂/year today to over 1.6 Gt CO₂/year by 2050. IPCC AR6 Chapter 12 identifies CCUS as an essential mitigation option in scenarios limiting warming to 1.5°C. The SBTi Corporate Net Zero Standard permits limited use of carbon removals including BECCS (bioenergy with CCS) for residual emissions neutralisation. In the EU, CCUS projects can access funding through the Innovation Fund administered by the European Commission. In the US, the Section 45Q tax credit provides up to $85 per tonne of CO₂ stored. Without structured CCUS feasibility assessment, organisations in hard-to-abate sectors lack visibility on whether CCUS is a viable pathway for their residual emissions — and risk misallocating capital or excluding viable decarbonisation options from their net zero strategy.
Our approach
A structured CCUS advisory process is delivered to evaluate capture, utilisation, and storage opportunities relevant to the organisation's emissions profile, sector, and geography. Technology options are assessed against current commercial maturity levels (TRL), cost benchmarks, and applicable regulatory and incentive frameworks. The objective is to provide a clear, evidence-based view of CCUS viability and to integrate findings into the organisation's decarbonisation roadmap and net zero strategy.
- Assessment of emissions point sources suitable for carbon capture, including concentration and volume thresholds
- Evaluation of post-combustion, pre-combustion, oxyfuel, and direct air capture technology options against commercial TRL and cost curves
- Analysis of CO₂ utilisation pathways (e-fuels, mineralisation, chemical feedstocks) and geological or saline aquifer storage options
- Cost-benefit and NPV analysis under EU Innovation Fund, Section 45Q, and applicable national incentive frameworks
- Alignment with SBTi residual emissions neutralisation requirements and IPCC AR6 CCUS deployment scenarios
- Integration of CCUS findings into the organisation's SBTi-aligned net zero roadmap and long-term capital planning
Outcomes
Evidence-based CCUS feasibility assessment covering capture, utilisation, and storage options specific to the organisation
Technology option evaluation with cost benchmarks and commercial readiness assessment
Identification of applicable regulatory incentives (EU Innovation Fund, 45Q, or national schemes) and funding pathways
Integration of CCUS into SBTi net zero strategy and decarbonisation roadmap for hard-to-abate residual emissions
Informed capital investment decisions on CCUS with clear feasibility and cost parameters
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