CBAM in the EU
European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
The EU CBAM introduces a carbon price on certain imported goods, including aluminium packaging. From January 2026, importers must report embedded carbon emissions and purchase CBAM certificates to cover the associated carbon cost. Accurate data is essential to avoid compliance risks and unexpected financial exposure.
How CarbonQuota can help
Our platform and team of expert consultants can assist at all stages of the CBAM compliance process for aluminium packaging, through:
- Clear guidance to help you identify and collect the right data from suppliers
- Online portal for compliant emissions data management
- Calculation of carbon emissions for aluminium packaging
- Strictly defined processes and tools aligned with EU CBAM requirements
- Summarised tables and supporting text for quarterly reports
- Guidance and support from your dedicated Environmental Science Consultant
- Assurance by an independent expert for accuracy and credibility
- Results prepared in a format ready for customs and CBAM certificate submissions
- Documentation that is audit-ready for EU authorities
Find out how we can support your business
Will you be affected?
CBAM applies if you import aluminium packaging into the EU. From January 2026, you must:
Report embedded carbon emissions for aluminium packaging imports
Purchase CBAM certificates based on verified emissions data
Submit quarterly compliance reports to EU authorities
Supplier-level emissions data for transparency and verification
What to report on:
Embedded emissions from aluminium production and processing
Product lifecycle carbon data
Supplier-level emissions data for transparency and verification