The CBAM Guide for non-EU Companies who Export to the EU
As of January 1, 2026, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its definitive phase, requiring EU importers to pay for the carbon emissions embedded in certain imported goods. Non-EU exporters must now provide accurate, product-level emissions data—estimated data is no longer sufficient. Measuring and reporting carbon emissions is now a requirement for maintaining access to EU markets.