The global push for climate action is driving governments and industries to adopt innovative technologies to cut emissions. Among them, carbon capture and storage (CCS) beneath the seabed has emerged as a potential solution offering long-term storage for CO₂ emissions from industrial sources.
To ensure such technologies are deployed safely, the London Convention and its modern counterpart, the London Protocol, serve as key international frameworks. These treaties regulate the disposal of waste at sea and provide the legal basis for subsea CCS, balancing climate innovation with marine protection.
The London Protocol permits the safe injection and permanent storage of captured CO₂ in sub-seabed rock formations, particularly from large single-point sources such as power plants and industrial facilities. It enforces strict environmental safeguards, including impact assessments, long-term monitoring, and risk management to protect marine ecosystems. Amendments have also enabled cross-border transport of CO₂ for offshore sequestration, fostering international collaboration on climate mitigation.
This evolving regulatory landscape highlights the growing need for technical expertise in assessing the environmental implications of marine-based climate interventions. AGV is well-positioned to support such initiatives through its expertise in climate-related reporting and Ocean EIAs. With proven capabilities in aligning disclosures with global sustainability frameworks and navigating regulatory requirements, AGV can help proponents of CCS and other ocean-based solutions demonstrate transparency, compliance, and environmental responsibility.
Marine-based climate solutions are gaining traction, and AGV helps organisations align their sustainability reporting with global standards such as IFRS S2 and GRI. By helping translate complex initiatives into clear, credible disclosures, AGV supports stakeholder confidence and enables responsible climate action. To learn more about how AGV can support your environmental compliance and sustainability goals, reach out to our team.