CBAM Masterclass: Policy, Transition and Compliance

 

Understand CBAM. Prepare for compliance. Protect commercial performance.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is reshaping how carbon-intensive goods are traded with the EU, creating new compliance, reporting and commercial obligations for UK exporters.

Introduced under the EU Green Deal, CBAM directly affects businesses supplying goods into EU markets by requiring greater emissions transparency, stronger reporting capability and long-term procedural readiness.

While the transitional phase focuses on reporting, from 1 January 2026 the EU enters its definitive CBAM phase — with stricter compliance expectations, verified emissions requirements and increasing commercial pressure. From 2027, certificate purchasing, annual declarations and wider financial obligations will become increasingly important. At the same time, the UK CBAM is expected from 1 January 2027, creating additional strategic implications for UK businesses.

This practical online masterclass provides a structured understanding of CBAM’s policy framework, transitional requirements and 2026–27 readiness — helping businesses reduce disruption, support EU customers more effectively and prepare for both EU and UK developments.

We will also provide an overview of newly announced CBAM import simplifications, explaining how these updates fit within the wider CBAM framework.

What You Will Learn

This workshop combines technical understanding with practical business application, helping exporters build the competencies needed to manage CBAM requirements with greater confidence.

You will learn:

Understanding CBAM Policy and Regulatory Framework

  • What CBAM is and why it has been introduced under the EU Green Deal
  • The policy objectives behind CBAM and its role in carbon-related trade regulation
  • How CBAM impacts UK exporters supplying EU customers
  • Overview of the wider tax and regulatory environment

Scope: Goods, Sectors and Applicability

  • Which goods and sectors fall within scope for UK exporters
  • Understanding product relevance and exposure
  • Supply chain implications for exporters
  • The commercial importance of determining CBAM applicability accurately

Data Collection and Embedded Emissions

  • What data exporters must collect from their production processes
  • How to calculate embedded emissions
  • Working with suppliers to obtain accurate inputs
  • Building reliable emissions reporting systems

Transitional Reporting Requirements (October 2023 – December 2025)

  • How to support EU importers with transitional reporting obligations
  • Current reporting expectations during the transition period
  • Record keeping and data accuracy requirements
  • Preparing for customer information requests

EU Definitive Phase (from 2026) and 2027 Financial Enforcement

  • Understanding the EU definitive regime from 1 January 2026
  • What exporters will need to provide from 2026 onwards
  • Verified emissions data expectations
  • First annual declaration deadlines in 2027
  • CBAM certificate purchasing and financial implications from 2027
  • Commercial implications for UK exporters supporting EU customers

Documentation, Internal Systems and Compliance Processes

  • Documentation requirements and audit readiness
  • Internal procedures and system set-up for long-term compliance
  • Reporting requirements and record keeping
  • Building governance structures that support future compliance

Practical Preparation and Immediate Action

  • Practical steps exporters can take now
  • Preparing for customer requests and regulator expectations
  • Identifying capability gaps within your business
  • Improving strategic readiness

CBAM Import Simplifications

  • Overview of newly announced CBAM import simplifications
  • How simplifications fit into the wider CBAM structure
  • What simplifications do — and do not — change
  • Strategic considerations moving forward

UK CBAM (from 2027) and Strategic Readiness

  • Overview of the UK CBAM expected from 1 January 2027
  • Key differences between EU and UK approaches
  • Potential implications for UK importers and exporters
  • Preparing for dual EU + UK CBAM pressures
  • Strategic long-term considerations

Why This Course Matters

CBAM is no longer simply a reporting issue — it is becoming a long-term commercial, compliance and cost-management framework.

Businesses that prepare now will be better positioned to:

  • Support EU customers with greater confidence
  • Reduce disruption and compliance uncertainty
  • Strengthen emissions data collection and reporting processes
  • Improve readiness for EU definitive phase requirements
  • Prepare strategically for UK CBAM from 2027
  • Protect competitiveness, customer relationships and commercial performance

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is particularly relevant for:

  • UK exporters supplying goods into the EU
  • Manufacturers within affected sectors
  • Compliance and customs professionals
  • Sustainability and ESG teams
  • Supply chain and procurement professionals
  • Finance, operational and commercial decision-makers

Strengthen your CBAM strategy now to protect competitiveness and long-term commercial performance.

 

Event Details

Venue: Videoconference via Zoom

Date: 12 May 2026

Time: from 9:00am to 1:00pm

Cost: Discounted fee £477 +VAT* | Full price £497 +VAT 

*Discounted prices are available exclusively to Chamber members with the International Bundle subscription.

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