This paper presents results of empirical research with the broad aim of exploring societal responses to CO₂ storage, framed around the concept of social license to operate (SLO). We describe a mixed method approach incorporating stakeholder interviews and focus groups deployed in two case study locations in the UK. The approach helps us to build up an understanding of the social context in which Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) will be introduced, in terms of the specific local conditions and with reference to the influence of local experiences of other technologies (such as hydraulic fracturing (fracking), for example). This understanding is then used to guide further empirical research, from which we assess the extent to which an SLO for CCS is emerging. Results show that perceptions of trust and confidence in key institutions to safely manage projects are highly dependent not just on the track record of the organisations but are strongly influenced by past experiences with different technologies. While the indications for achieving an SLO for CCS are currently positive, consolidating and maintaining that support depends on the evolving social, industrial and political landscape.

本文介绍了实证研究的结果，其主要目的是探索社会对CO _2的反应存储，围绕着“经营社会许可”（SLO）的概念。我们描述了一种混合方法，其中包括在英国两个案例研究地点部署的利益相关者访谈和焦点小组。该方法有助于我们根据特定的当地条件并参考其他技术（例如水力压裂）的当地经验的影响，对引入碳捕集与封存（CCS）的社会环境有一个了解。 （压裂））。然后，将这种理解用于指导进一步的实证研究，从中我们评估CCS的SLO出现的程度。结果表明，对关键机构安全管理项目的信任和信心的感知不仅高度依赖于组织的往绩，而且还受过去使用不同技术的经验的强烈影响。尽管目前实现CCS SLO的迹象是积极的，但巩固和维持这种支持取决于不断发展的社会，工业和政治格局。