What CBAM Requires
Exporters of covered goods must report embedded emissions and purchase CBAM certificates aligned to the EU carbon price, net of any domestic carbon costs. The administrative load is substantial.
Impact on Margins
Companies with transparent accounting and lower-emission inputs are winning quotes. Those without verifiable data see effective price uplifts—functionally, green tariffs.
Practical Steps
- Build product-level emissions baselines with supplier attestations.
- Negotiate greener upstream inputs; model CBAM pass-through in pricing.
- Create audit-ready evidence trails; integrate carbon data into ERP.
Remova helps exporters protect sensitive supplier maps and pricing from public exposure while you implement CBAM reporting. Keep your competitive intelligence shielded as you decarbonize.
Global Ripple Effects
Other jurisdictions are evaluating CBAM-like tools. Early movers on carbon accounting will enjoy preferential access and fewer surprises as policy diffuses.