❝Many months ago, We were reviewing a client’s supply chain and noticed something most businesses overlook: carbon emissions in imports can quietly add costs you didn’t budget for. That’s CBAM consequences in action.❞

Our insights to share:

🔹 CBAM Realities from the Field
1. It’s not just a tax—it’s visibility. From 2026 onwards, importers must account for CBAM certificate costs to cover declared emissions. When you understand emissions, you get to see where inefficiencies hide.
2. High-emission goods matter most. Steel, cement, and aluminum aren’t just materials—they’re potential cost drivers under CBAM. Without verified actual supplier emissions calculations, default values set by the EU are used — often higher, leading to increased carbon certificate costs.
3. Small steps early save big later. Importers who source from low-emission suppliers or can demonstrate strong reporting practices gain a competitive cost advantage.
4. Starting January 2026, importers will need government authorisation to import carbon-intensive goods (741 commodity codes). Application for authorised import approval will take 4 months, (plus additional month if queries).

🔹 Easy Actions You Can Take Today
• Ask your top suppliers for emission estimates—it doesn’t need to be perfect.
• Start a simple tracking sheet by product and supplier.
• Compare suppliers on emissions intensity; even a small change can reduce CBAM impact.
• Have a conversation with your suppliers about reducing emissions—it strengthens relationships and saves money.
o Companies demonstrating strong CBAM compliance can use this in marketing, investor relations, and stakeholder communications as part of broader ESG and climate commitments.

We’ve seen companies plans to cut future CBAM exposure by 10–15% just by starting simple tracking and supplier conversations early.

💡 Want to Go Further ?

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