CBAM — Understanding the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is no longer “policy news” — it’s becoming part of everyday trade. If you export to Europe, work in logistics, shipping, procurement, sustainability, finance, or customs documentation, CBAM will directly affect how you operate.

This course breaks CBAM down in simple, practical terms — without jargon — so you understand what it is, who it impacts, and what you actually need to do.

What you’ll learn inside this course

1. What CBAM is and why the EU introduced it

2. Which products and sectors are covered (now and in the future)

3. Who is responsible for reporting and payment — importer vs exporter vs shipper

4. What data exporters will be asked to provide — and how to prepare it

5. How CBAM could affect pricing, competitiveness, and contracts

6. What shipping and logistics companies should expect from clients

7. Real-world workflows, templates, and documentation examples

A practical, hands-on approach (not just theory)

Instead of just explaining policy, we walk through:

A sample CBAM-style calculation
See how embedded emissions are estimated, when default values are used, and how this links to CBAM certificates.

Example documents and data flows
What buyers may request from exporters, and how logistics teams fit in.

Compliance risk scenarios
What happens if data is missing, incorrect, or delayed — and how to avoid penalties and shipment delays.

Roles and Responsibilities: an exporter shipping to the EU
Step-by-step: factory → shipper → importer → CBAM report.

By the end, you’ll understand not only the “rules”, but also the day-to-day decisions businesses must make.