The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the EU's system for pricing the carbon embedded in certain imported goods, so imports face a comparable carbon cost to goods made under the EU carbon market.

Which goods does CBAM cover?

Iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, hydrogen, and electricity today, with the sector scope expected to expand toward 2030.

When does the definitive CBAM regime start?

The transitional period, reporting only, runs through 2025. The definitive regime, requiring CBAM certificate purchases, begins in 2026.

How often are CBAM declarations due?

Quarterly. Each declaration reports embedded emissions for goods imported in that quarter.

How are embedded emissions calculated?

From installation-level supplier data where available, or EU default values where it isn't, split into direct and indirect emissions per CN code.

Do I need to become an authorised CBAM declarant?

Importers of CBAM goods need authorised declarant status ahead of the definitive regime to purchase and surrender CBAM certificates.

Does this replace our carbon footprint calculator?

No - the same footprint calculation feeds CBAM declarations, CSRD reporting, and the Digital Product Passport at once.

What happens if a declaration is filed late or incorrectly?

Penalties apply per tonne of unreported embedded emissions, which is why TürkPass flags missing data before the deadline, not after.

          
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