Benefits of Calculating Emissions According to CBAM Requirements for Producers
Access to the EU Market: Compliance with CBAM requirements allows manufacturers and suppliers to maintain access to the EU market, which is governed by CBAM. This is crucial for export-dependent companies and can contribute to their long-term sustainability.
Risk Reduction: Suppliers that do not adapt to new environmental requirements and do not reduce their carbon emissions may face additional taxes and fees, increasing their operational costs. Calculating emissions according to CBAM requirements enables suppliers to identify climate-related tax risks and develop timely solutions to mitigate them.
Compliance with International Standards: CBAM helps ensure compliance with international greenhouse gas standards. For many companies, especially those exporting their products, adherence to these standards is becoming increasingly important, given the growing interest from investors, clients, and partners in environmental sustainability.
Support for Green Trade: CBAM promotes the development of green trade and encourages consumers to choose environmentally friendly products. Suppliers offering low-carbon emission products gain a competitive advantage in the global market and can increase their sales volumes.
Incentives to Reduce Emissions: CBAM creates financial incentives for suppliers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in their production processes. This not only helps companies comply with CBAM requirements but also reduces their carbon footprint, potentially saving them money in the future.
Companies Subject to CBAM Requirements
During the transition period, greenhouse gas emissions calculations according to CBAM are necessary for producers of the six most carbon-intensive product categories:
- Iron and steel
- Cement
- Aluminum
- Fertilizers
- Electricity
- Hydrogen
For each of these categories, importers must provide data on direct and indirect energy-related greenhouse gas emissions associated with the production of the products (embedded emissions). Requirements for the content of importer reports, as well as recommendations for emissions calculations for each category of goods, are presented in the EU Commission Regulation 2023/1773.