Which products are subject to CBAM regulations?
CBAM currently applies to carbon-intensive sectors including cement, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen imports.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) initially applies to a defined set of carbon-intensive products that are considered highly vulnerable to carbon leakage. These sectors were selected because their production processes generate significant greenhouse gas emissions and because cost differences between regions with stricter and looser climate policies could incentivize shifting production outside the EU.
CBAM currently covers imports of:
- Cement
- Iron and steel
- Aluminum
- Fertilizers
- Electricity
- Hydrogen
These sectors represent some of the most emissions-intensive industrial activities, and accurate reporting of their embedded emissions is essential for ensuring a fair carbon pricing system. Importers of these goods must calculate and report the carbon content of their products and purchase CBAM certificates accordingly.
As CBAM continues to evolve, the scope of regulated products may expand. The European Commission has indicated the potential inclusion of additional industrial goods or sectors in future phases, particularly those with high emissions and strong exposure to international competition. Companies across energy-intensive industries should therefore remain alert to regulatory updates and prepare for possible inclusion.
How Sustamize supports companies in CBAM-covered sectors
Businesses operating in CBAM-regulated industries face complex data requirements and increasingly strict reporting expectations. Sustamize helps companies manage CBAM compliance by providing:
- high-resolution CO₂e data for materials, processes, and energy sources and more relevant databases,
- automated emissions calculation tools such as the Matcher and Assembler,
- standardized methodologies aligned with CBAM rules,
- up-to-date regulatory insights and data updates,
- streamlined workflows for accurate emissions reporting and certificate planning.
With sustamize, companies in CBAM-targeted sectors can reduce administrative burdens, increase data accuracy, and ensure compliance throughout the reporting lifecycle.
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Contact our team or request access to sustamize’s emissions data and reporting tools to simplify CBAM calculations and maintain compliance.