CBAM transitional reporting is mandatory NOW. Financial adjustments begin January 2026. Non-compliance penalties apply from the first missed quarterly report.
CBAM is the EU's carbon border tax. If you import covered goods into the EU — or export them from the UK to the EU — these are your key risks.
Every importer of CBAM goods must submit quarterly reports to the EU's CBAM registry detailing volumes, origins and embedded emissions. Missing a deadline means penalties.
Calculating embedded emissions requires installation-level production data from your suppliers. Default values apply where actual data is unavailable — and they're always higher.
Most suppliers — especially in developing markets — cannot yet provide installation-level emissions data. Without a structured engagement programme, you'll pay maximum default tariffs.
From 2026, importers must purchase CBAM certificates matching their embedded emissions. At projected carbon prices, this could add 15-40% to the cost of carbon-intensive imports.
From initial screening to ongoing quarterly filings, we handle the complexity so you can focus on your supply chain.
We analyse your import portfolio against all CBAM-covered CN codes, quantify your embedded emissions exposure by product and supplier, and model your financial liability under current and projected carbon prices.
CN Codes · Exposure Modelling · Risk RankingStructured outreach to your suppliers: data request templates, installation-level questionnaires, follow-up workflows and data validation. We get you actual emissions data that reduces your CBAM costs.
Supplier Data · Installation Level · Actual EmissionsRigorous calculation of specific embedded emissions per product following the EU's implementing regulation methodology. Direct and indirect emissions, precursors, and carbon price already paid in the country of origin.
Direct · Indirect · Precursors · Carbon Price OffsetsEnd-to-end quarterly report preparation and submission to the CBAM transitional registry. Data compilation, quality assurance, deadline management and audit-trail documentation.
Quarterly Reports · Registry · Audit TrailAuthorised CBAM declarant registration, registry account setup, certificate purchasing strategy, and preparation for the definitive regime starting 2026.
Declarant Registration · Certificates · Definitive RegimeStrategic procurement review to minimise CBAM liability: supplier switching analysis, origin diversification, carbon price offset claims, and long-term decarbonisation incentives for key suppliers.
Procurement · Origin Diversification · Cost OptimisationNot sure if CBAM applies to you? Our CBAM Compass tool screens your imports against covered CN codes and gives you an instant exposure estimate — completely free, no signup required.
