CBAM affects the import of certain goods from non-EU countries into the EU. EU importers of iron, steel and aluminium products, fertilizers, cement, electricity and hydrogen are affected. Under the CBAM, companies are obliged to report emissions data on imported goods.
As part of two omnibus packages, the EU Commission is now planning significant simplifications to companies' sustainability reporting and also to CBAM. The proposed simplifications to the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) include the obligation to purchase allowances under the European carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) only starting in February 2027, one year later than originally planned. Important proposals also include higher de minimis limits so that companies whose imports do not exceed 50 tons per year are exempt. Furthermore, the use of average values or standardized values is to be made possible if no data on the emission values of the (imported) products is available.
The planned review and possible expansion of the CBAM to other sectors is nevertheless to take place in 2026.
In the free webinar on Tuesday, April 8 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. of the IHK Ostwestfalen and IHK Lippe, you will get an overview of the current status of CBAM and what changes you can expect. Helge Wieggrefe, Managing Director of kolum GmbH (Berlin), will be available as an expert.
- Overview: What is CBAM? Overview of reporting obligations and deadlines
- What changes is the EU planning and what will change for companies?
- Preparing a Q-report: practical tips for preparing and submitting your reports
- How do I become an authorized notifier?
- What do I need to ask the supplier?
Afterwards, there is an optional opportunity to find out more about the software from kolum GmbH. The software solution can help companies to communicate with suppliers, manage emissions data and create reports.
