Simplifying regulations and supporting solar initiatives as solutions

Ensuring сompliance and the role of authorized CBAM declarants

Advocating for equitable solutions amidst global decarbonisation efforts

Additional loans aim to support businesses facing new carbon compliance standards

Gradual implementation recommended to mitigate economic impact and encourage green investments

New standards introduce compliance challenges with limited impact on Asian product pricing

Preparing for UK CBAM: new compliance requirements to protect against carbon leakage

New committee to refine emissions reporting and verification as India prepares for CBAM’s impact on key export sectors

Legislative briefing explores government support for businesses ahead of new carbon fees

Understanding the transition to full CBAM implementation and steps for importers to stay compliant

The European Commission considers extending CBAM to finished goods to prevent carbon leakage and strengthen fair competition within EU borders

How CBAM Could Impact Local Manufacturing and What It Means for South African Exporters

As the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism rolls out, EU importers warn of reporting challenges, uneven competition, and global compliance gaps.

For the past decade, environmental sustainability has been one of the most critical EU challenges, a priority that remains urgent. The EU has made significant progress in reducing carbon emissions in 2023, despite global attention shifting toward the war in Ukraine and global energy security.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is raising significant concerns among European stainless steel producers. As CBAM enters its operational phase, industry leaders are grappling with its potential impact on their businesses.

French authorities have announced a conditional extension of the use of default CO2 emission values for importers under the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

The British steel industry is urging the government to speed up the introduction of a domestic version of the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

Starting in Q3, new CBAM reporting rules require EU importers to submit their CBAM reports based on actual embedded emissions data. However, some of our clients have encountered difficulties in obtaining this information from suppliers. What should be done in such cases?

Facing a situation where the operator, which produced your goods has ceased to exist at the time of import?

Beginning in 2026, EU importers will have to pay for importing CBAM goods with embedded emissions higher than thresholds set by the EC. These payments will only cover 2.5% of excess emissions in 2026 gradually increasing to 100% coverage in 2034.

As Q1 reporting period unfolds, it is becoming evident, that EU importers are getting ready to report their imported emissions for CBAM goods based on real values. We have seen a growing number of our clients turning in their emission data based on operator-supplied reports instead of reporting on EU provided default values.