Regulation
UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The UK’s CBAM will apply a carbon price to aluminium and steel packaging imports starting in January 2027. Importers must report embedded emissions and prepare for customs submissions to avoid penalties and cost surprises.
How CarbonQuota can help
Our platform and team of expert consultants can assist at all stages of the CBAM compliance process for aluminium and steel packaging, through:
- Clear guidance to collect supplier-level data
- Automatic calculation of embedded emissions for aluminium and steel packaging
- Online portal for compliant emissions data management
- Strictly defined processes aligned with UK CBAM requirements
- Summarised tables and supporting text for customs submissions
- Dedicated Environmental Science Consultant for ongoing support
- Independent assurance for accuracy
- Audit-ready documentation for customs and compliance checks
Will you be affected?
CBAM applies if you import aluminium or glass packaging into the UK. From January 2027, you must report on:
- Embedded emissions from aluminium production
- Lifecycle carbon data for packaging components
- Supplier-level emissions data for verification
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