Prepare for CBAM with Confidence

Analysis of your import portfolio, identification of affected tariff classifications, and evaluation of potential CBAM exposure and costs.

Technical support to help suppliers provide reliable emissions data and reduce dependence on default values.

Practical training programs for procurement, sustainability, logistics, and compliance teams.

Integrate CBAM considerations into sourcing decisions, decarbonization planning, and long-term business strategy.

Centralized support for organizations operating across multiple countries through Control Union’s global network.

CBAM primarily affects authorized declarants importing covered products into the European Union. It can also impact manufacturers, exporters, suppliers, sustainability teams, and other organizations involved in supplying CBAM-covered products to EU markets.

CBAM currently applies to selected carbon-intensive sectors, including:
• Cement
• Iron & Steel
• Aluminum
• Electricity
• Fertilizers
• Hydrogen and certain derivatives
Coverage is determined by specific Combined Nomenclature (CN) codes. If you are unsure whether your products are included, Control Union can help assess your exposure.

While CBAM obligations primarily apply to EU importers, exporters and manufacturers outside the EU are increasingly being asked to provide emissions data to their customers. Independent verification can help improve confidence in that data and support customer compliance efforts.

CBAM reporting involves collecting and submitting emissions information associated with covered products. Verification is an independent assessment of that information to confirm that emissions data has been calculated and reported according to applicable requirements.

Default emissions values are standardized values that may be used when actual emissions data is unavailable. In many cases, organizations seek to collect and verify actual emissions data to improve accuracy and reduce reliance on default assumptions.

Verification requirements depend on the applicable CBAM phase and regulatory obligations. As the mechanism moves into its definitive regime, organizations should prepare for increasing expectations around emissions data quality, transparency, and independent verification.

The duration of a CBAM verification project depends on factors such as product scope, data availability, supplier engagement, and organizational readiness. Projects can range from a few weeks to several months depending on complexity.

Yes. Control Union operates through a global network in more than 80 countries and can support organizations and facilities across international supply chains.

The best first step is determining whether CBAM applies to your organization and identifying your level of exposure. Control Union can help assess your products, review relevant CN codes, and recommend the most appropriate next steps for compliance and verification.

Many organizations face challenges obtaining emissions data from suppliers. Starting early is important, as supplier engagement often takes time. Control Union can support supplier communication, data collection efforts, and readiness planning to help reduce compliance risks.

CBAM applicability is determined by the Combined Nomenclature (CN) code assigned to your imported products. Reviewing product classifications is often the fastest way to determine potential exposure. Control Union can assist with an initial exposure assessment and review of relevant product classifications.

Yes. Even if your organization is not based in the EU, CBAM may affect your business if you manufacture, export, or supply products that are ultimately imported into European markets. Many non-EU producers are already receiving requests for emissions data from customers.

Reporting requirements are already in place, and organizations that begin preparing early have more time to assess exposure, collect emissions data, engage suppliers, and strengthen reporting processes before future obligations become more demanding.