Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

EU Sets First CBAM Certificate Price for Q1 2026

The European Commission has published the first CBAM certificate price, setting the Q1 2026 rate at €75.36 and confirming the quarterly pricing methodology linked to EU ETS auction prices. This gives importers of CBAM-covered goods a concrete carbon-cost benchmark ahead of mandatory certificate purchases from February 2027, enabling more robust exposure modelling and contract and sourcing decisions.

10 Apr 2026, 13:18taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

Taiwan Launches CBAM Service Platform to Support Industry

Taiwan has launched a cross-ministerial CBAM Service Platform to support exporters as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism enters full implementation. Affected firms must prioritize transitioning to verified actual emissions data to utilize domestic carbon-fee credits and avoid the financial penalties of increasing EU default value mark-ups.

5 Apr 2026, 19:37enews.moenv.gov.twTaiwanEuropean Union

UK ETS Authority Opens 2026 Free Allocation Application Stage 2 Window and Sets 30 June 2026 Deadline

The UK ETS Authority has opened the Stage 2 free allocation application window for 2027–2030, with a mandatory submission deadline of June 30, 2026. Operators must urgently verify baseline data and align sub-installations with UK CBAM requirements to secure critical carbon cost mitigations and avoid full exposure to emission allowance pricing.

4 Apr 2026, 11:51assets.publishing.service.gov.ukUnited Kingdom

EU/Italy (Accredia) Sets 2026 CBAM Verifier Accreditation Timetable

Italy’s accreditation body (Accredia) has established the 2026 timetable and technical requirements for accrediting verifiers under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Importers must secure services from these newly accredited bodies to validate 2026 emissions data, a critical step for maintaining market access under the mechanism's full operational phase.

3 Apr 2026, 09:56accredia.itItalyEuropean Union

Czech Chemical Industry Association Outlines Priorities for EU ETS Revision

The Czech Chemical Industry Association (SCHP ČR) has issued a formal position on the EU ETS revision, calling for price stability mechanisms and a slower phase-out of free carbon allowances. These proposals signal industry pressure to protect competitiveness during the transition to CBAM and could influence the final legislative framework for industrial decarbonization costs.

2 Apr 2026, 07:55schp.czCzechiaEuropean Union

Slovenia Launches CBAM Duty Calculator For Importers

Slovenia has launched a dedicated calculator to assist importers in estimating financial liabilities under the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) definitive phase. This tool facilitates immediate financial planning and certificate procurement strategies as reporting requirements transition into mandatory carbon duty payments.

1 Apr 2026, 14:40gov.siSloveniaEuropean Union

EU EESC Adopts Opinion on CBAM Scope Extension and Temporary Decarbonisation Fund

The EESC has formally backed the extension of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream goods while calling for a more robust, permanent decarbonization fund to protect export competitiveness. Businesses should prepare for expanded reporting obligations across value chains and advocate for manageable compliance requirements as the EU moves to close carbon leakage loopholes in finished products.

29 Mar 2026, 19:02data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

France Announces Immediate Energy-Crisis Support Plan for Transport, Fishing and Agriculture

France has launched a €70 million emergency support package for April 2026 to mitigate energy price spikes for the transport, agriculture, and fishing sectors. Businesses should note the temporary fuel-aid relief and France's push for EU-level CBAM exemptions on fertilisers, signaling potential shifts in carbon-cost pass-through risks.

29 Mar 2026, 06:15presse.economie.gouv.frFrance

Norway Proposes CBAM Law to Implement EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism in EEA

Norway has formally proposed a national CBAM Law to incorporate the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism into the EEA Agreement, targeting full application by January 2027. Importers of carbon-intensive goods into Norway must prepare for mandatory declarant authorization starting as early as September 2026 and subsequent surrender of carbon certificates.

29 Mar 2026, 05:57regjeringen.noNorwayEuropean Economic Area

EU DG TAXUD Clarifies CBAM Definitive Phase Obligations and 31 March 2026 Application Deadline

The EU has launched the definitive phase of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, with a mandatory importer registration deadline of 31 March 2026. This shift requires immediate action to formalize emissions reporting and verification processes to maintain market access and manage carbon-related costs.

28 Mar 2026, 17:04taxation-customs.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament Written Question on CBAM Verifier Shortage and Default Values (E-001096/2026)

MEPs are challenging the European Commission over the critical shortage of accredited CBAM verifiers, which currently forces importers to use punitive default emission values. This political pressure signals potential for future regulatory flexibility or adjusted timelines to mitigate financial and compliance risks for businesses unable to verify actual emissions data.

27 Mar 2026, 18:43europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

Czech Republic: Parliament Issues Subsidiarity Opinion on EU CBAM Scope Extension Proposal

The Czech Parliament has formally supported the proposed expansion of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream goods while emphasizing the need for WTO compliance and reduced administrative burdens. This signal from a Member State reinforces the momentum toward a broader CBAM scope, requiring importers of finished goods to prepare for increased reporting complexity and potential carbon costs.

27 Mar 2026, 18:41data.consilium.europa.euEuropean UnionCzechia

EU Council Schedules CBAM Working Party Meeting To Examine Compromise Text On Extending CBAM To Downstream Goods

EU Council negotiators are advancing plans to extend the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream goods and strengthen anti-circumvention rules (April 2026). This expansion signals a shift from raw material coverage to finished products, necessitating deeper supply chain carbon transparency and increasing the financial impact on manufacturers of complex goods.

26 Mar 2026, 19:13data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament INTA Draft Opinion on Amending CBAM Regulation for Downstream Goods and Anti-Circumvention

The European Parliament’s INTA committee has proposed significant amendments to the CBAM Regulation, focusing on extending scope to downstream goods and introducing exemptions for developing countries. These proposals signal a shift toward balancing trade protectionism with international climate diplomacy, potentially altering certificate costs and reporting burdens for importers of downstream products.

26 Mar 2026, 11:48europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

CIEL Report Highlights Banks and Investors Funding US Petrochemical Expansion

A new CIEL report quantifies over $130 billion in recent financing for US petrochemical expansion, identifying major global banks and asset managers as key enablers. This data signals intensifying ESG scrutiny and potential future capital constraints for petrochemical and plastic producers as financial institutions face pressure to align portfolios with climate and environmental justice goals.

25 Mar 2026, 08:16ciel.orgUnited States

European Commission Answer On EU White Goods Competitiveness And Possible CBAM Expansion (E-000381/2026)

The European Commission has signaled its intent to expand the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to white goods and review the WEEE Directive under a forthcoming Circular Economy Act. This indicates a strategic shift toward protecting EU manufacturers through carbon-related trade measures and stricter circularity requirements to secure secondary raw material supplies.

20 Mar 2026, 06:23europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Commission Impact Assessment for Industrial Accelerator Act on Low-Carbon and “Made In EU” Industrial Products

The European Commission has released its impact assessment for the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, outlining new low-carbon and "Made in EU" requirements for strategic industrial sectors. Manufacturers should prepare for mandatory EU-content and carbon-intensity thresholds in public procurement and subsidy schemes, signaling a shift toward localized, decarbonized supply chains for steel, batteries, and clean tech.

19 Mar 2026, 15:28single-market-economy.ec.europa.euEuropean Union

EU Council Annex Defines CN Codes for Goods Eligible for Temporary Decarbonisation Fund Support

The EU Council has clarified the scope of the proposed Temporary Decarbonisation Fund by releasing a detailed list of eligible aluminium, fertiliser, and iron and steel products based on Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes. Companies in these energy-intensive sectors should map their product portfolios against these specific codes to assess eligibility for future funding and align investment strategies with EU decarbonization priorities.

18 Mar 2026, 18:53data.consilium.europa.euEuropean Union

EU ENVI Committee Backs CBAM Verifier Delegated Regulation and Objects to GM Food Authorisations

The EU ENVI Committee has advanced CBAM verifier accreditation rules and opened discussions on the potential reclassification of ethanol as a carcinogen and reproductive toxicant. Companies must anticipate more rigorous carbon reporting audits and monitor ethanol's hazard status, as a reclassification would trigger widespread labeling changes and potential use restrictions.

18 Mar 2026, 16:35europarl.europa.euEuropean Union

European Parliament Research Service Reviews Impact Assessment for CBAM Revision

The European Parliament Research Service has validated the impact assessment for expanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to downstream products, signaling progress toward broader carbon pricing on imports. Businesses should prepare for increased compliance costs and reporting obligations as the EU moves to close carbon leakage loopholes and extend financial liabilities to a wider range of manufactured goods.

18 Mar 2026, 16:08europarl.europa.euEuropean Union