EU CBAM Support
Embedded Emissions Data Your EU Buyers Can Use for CBAM
EU importers of steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers and hydrogen must report and pay for the embedded emissions of those goods, and the numbers have to come from the producer. We help Indian exporters calculate and document them so contracts are not lost to default values.
Why CBAM lands on Indian producers
Under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, the importer is the declarant, but only the producer has the installation data needed to calculate embedded emissions. When producers cannot supply credible figures, importers fall back on default values that usually make the goods more expensive. Exporters who can hand over clear, method-compliant data become the preferred supplier.
Coverage
Built for organizations operating in India and international markets where sustainability, carbon, and disclosure expectations need to hold up across multiple stakeholder contexts.
Scope Highlights
What We Typically Cover
Identifying which of your products fall under CBAM by CN code
Installation boundaries, production processes and precursor mapping
Direct and, where required, indirect embedded emissions calculations
Completed supplier communication templates and supporting documentation for EU importers
Common Use Cases
Where This Work Fits Best
EU buyer has asked for emissions data
Respond to importer requests with figures and documentation that follow the CBAM methodology instead of defaults.
Preparing for annual declarations
Set up monitoring so emissions data for each reporting year is collected as production happens.
Reducing your CBAM cost exposure
Find the processes and precursors that drive embedded emissions and where reductions pay back.
Delivery Outputs
What Clients Receive
The output is designed to be usable by leadership, sustainability teams, operations teams, and external-facing stakeholders without diluting the technical basis behind the work.
CBAM product scope review by CN code
Installation-level embedded emissions calculation workbook
Completed supplier data template for EU importers
Monitoring plan and data checklist for future reporting periods
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
CBAM is an EU regulation that puts a carbon price on certain imported goods, matching what EU producers pay under the EU Emissions Trading System. It covers iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen and electricity, including some downstream products made from them.
When does CBAM start costing money?
The transitional reporting period ran from October 2023 to the end of 2025. From 1 January 2026 the definitive period applies: authorised declarants report annually and must surrender CBAM certificates for the embedded emissions of goods imported from that date.
Who has to comply, the Indian exporter or the EU importer?
The EU importer, or its customs representative, is the CBAM declarant. But the importer depends on the producer for actual emissions data, so Indian exporters are asked to supply it.
What happens if we cannot provide emissions data?
The importer can use default values set by the European Commission. These are designed to be conservative, so your goods tend to look more carbon-intensive and cost the buyer more than with actual data.
Is a product carbon footprint the same as CBAM data?
Not exactly. CBAM uses its own calculation rules, system boundaries and precursor treatment. An ISO 14067 product carbon footprint is a useful starting point, but CBAM figures must follow the CBAM implementing rules.
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