Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
EU CBAM Support for UK Exporters - Simple, practical help to keep your EU trade moving.
If your business exports goods to the EU, you may be affected by the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).
CBAM is a new EU system that links the price of imported goods to their carbon emissions. From 1 January 2026, EU importers are financially responsible for the emissions linked to certain products and they rely on UK suppliers to provide accurate emissions data.
If you can’t supply this information, your EU customers may face higher costs, delays, or decide to buy elsewhere. We’re here to help you keep clients and remain competitive.
CBAM is designed to make sure imported goods face similar carbon costs to goods made in the EU. Although CBAM rules apply directly to EU importers, UK exporters play a critical role because your EU customer must report the emissions linked to your products and they need reliable data from you to do this correctly.
CBAM currently covers these sectors:
Iron and steel
Aluminium
Cement
Fertilisers
Electricity
Hydrogen
If you export any of these products to the EU, CBAM is already relevant to you.
From 2026, EU importers must declare emissions, and pay for them. If they fail to do so, or they have inaccurate data, then this can increase their CBAM costs. Importers are more likely to opt for suppliers who are CBAM ready.
For UK businesses - being able to explain and evidence emissions will keep you competitive, protect your EU relationships and prepare you for similar UK rules pending in 2027.
Our CBAM Consultancy Service gives you clear, practical support without unnecessary technical complexity. We can help you:
Understand whether CBAM applies to your products
Identify what emissions data you need to provide
Set up a simple, structured way to calculate and report emissions
Support your EU customers with the information they need
Support can be provided remotely or on‑site, depending on what works best for your business.
Claim your free CBAM Health Check
Not sure where to begin? Our CBAM Health Check is a quick, free way to understand your position.