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Who is affected by CBAM?

CBAM affects EU importers and non-EU exporters of carbon-intensive goods, requiring CO₂ reporting and compliance with EU carbon regulations.

CBAM

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) affects companies importing carbon-intensive goods into the European Union (EU) and exporters supplying to EU-based clients.

CBAM aims to prevent carbon leakage by ensuring that imported products are subject to the same carbon costs as those produced within the EU. Importers must report the CO₂ footprint of their goods and purchase CBAM certificates equivalent to their embedded emissions.

Who is affected by CBAM?

CBAM directly affects:

  • EU importers of carbon-intensive goods such as cement, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity
  • Non-EU producers and exporters whose European clients require verified carbon footprint data for compliance
  • Supply chain partners involved in data collection, verification, and carbon accounting processes

Companies that fail to provide accurate emissions data risk supply chain delays, increased costs, or even restricted market access within the EU.

Why does CBAM matter?

CBAM is a key policy under the EU Green Deal and plays a central role in global decarbonization efforts. It pushes businesses to:

  • Strengthen their carbon accounting and reporting systems
  • Improve supply chain transparency and data quality
  • Adopt low-emission technologies and reduce their carbon intensity
  • Ensure regulatory compliance under evolving EU climate policies

By aligning their reporting with CBAM requirements, companies can maintain competitiveness in the European market and contribute to global climate goals.

How sustamize supports CBAM compliance

Sustamize enables companies to meet CBAM obligations efficiently through:

  • Verified product carbon footprint (PCF) data and emission factors
  • Automated CO₂ data management and reporting tools
  • Transparent integration of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emission data
  • Scalable solutions for supplier collaboration and regulatory audits

With sustamize, organizations can generate accurate carbon data, manage reporting workflows, and ensure seamless CBAM compliance across their global supply chains.