Carbon Emissions
Regulation — CBAM & ESG
CBAM
EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
Leveling the global carbon playing field. and reshaping cross-border trade.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European Union’s key climate measure to ensure that imported goods face the same carbon costs as those produced within the EU. It targets embedded emissions in carbon-intensive materials such as steel, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen, electricity, and cement. For companies outside the EU, this means No emissions data = No market access.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the European Union’s key climate measure to ensure that imported goods face the same carbon costs as those produced within the EU. It targets embedded emissions in carbon-intensive materials such as steel, aluminium, fertilisers, hydrogen, electricity, and cement. For companies outside the EU, this means No emissions data = No market access.
Often called a "nutrition label" for sustainability, it doesn't imply a product is environmentally superior; it simply presents factual data. An EPD is a Type III environmental declaration, developed in accordance with the ISO 14025 standard. It quantifies a product's environmental performance across various indicators, including:
Start
1 Jan 2026, phased in until 2034
Sectors
Price
Weekly Average EUA auction Price
De Minimis Threshold
Imports more than 50mT of CBAM goods
CBAM Certificate Submission Deadline
31st October of the following year (changed from 31st May)
Quarterly Holding Requirement
50% by the end of each quarter (reduced from 80%)
Authorized Representation
Direct and Indirect Representation possible
Verification
Accredited Verifiers (similar to EU ETS)
EUA Free Allocation
Phased out at same rate as CBAM is phased in. ~60% of free allocation is for CBAM-affected products
Penalties
€50 per underreported tCO₂e
Who Must Comply?
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EU Importers
Companies importing CBAM-regulated goods into the European Union are required to report embedded emissions for each shipment and, starting in 2026, purchase CBAM certificates matching the carbon content of imported goods.
2
Non-EU Manufacturers & Exporters
Suppliers outside the EU who export covered products (steel, aluminium, fertilisers, etc.) must provide accurate, verified emissions data to their EU partners. Without this data, their products may face reporting penalties or lose market access.
3
Customs Agents & Declarants
Traders, customs brokers, and third-party representatives acting on behalf of importers must ensure timely CBAM registration, quarterly reporting, and certificate surrender from 2026. Non-compliance can lead to fines of €10–€50 per tonne of CO₂.
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