What resources are available for understanding CBAM regulations?

What resources are available for understanding CBAM regulations?

What is CBAM (Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism)?

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU regulation designed to put a fair price on the carbon emissions embedded in imported goods. It ensures that imports are subject to the same carbon costs as products manufactured within the European Union. The goal is to prevent carbon leakage — the relocation of production to countries with less strict climate policies — while promoting global decarbonization efforts.

CBAM directly affects companies importing carbon-intensive products such as steel, cement, aluminum, fertilizers, hydrogen, and electricity into the EU. These businesses must calculate and report the embedded CO₂ emissions of their goods and purchase CBAM certificates accordingly.

Why understanding CBAM regulations is essential for compliance

CBAM is a complex and evolving regulation, and many companies struggle to stay updated on changing requirements for emission calculations, product imports, and certificate management. Understanding how CBAM connects to Scope 3 emissions, Product Carbon Footprints (PCFs), and CSRD (Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive) compliance is key to accurate reporting, risk reduction, and maintaining market access in the EU.

How Sustamize helps companies navigate CBAM requirements

Sustamize offers specialized CBAM resources, consulting services, and data-driven tools that simplify compliance and ensure transparent reporting.
Through the Carbon Data Platform — powered by one of the world’s largest CO₂ reference databases — businesses gain access to certified and regularly updated CO₂ data, forming the foundation for precise emission calculations and CBAM-aligned reporting.

With intelligent tools such as Matcher (AI-powered entity mapping) and Assembler (guided PCF modeling), sustamize enables automated Product Carbon Footprint creation, consistent data integration, and audit-ready compliance — forming a trusted resource for understanding and acting on CBAM regulations.

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