CBAM in the UK
Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for Aluminium and Glass Packaging
The UK’s CBAM will apply a carbon price to aluminium and glass packaging imports starting January 2027. Importers must report embedded emissions and prepare for customs submissions to avoid penalties and cost surprises.
How CarbonQuota can help
- Clear guidance to collect supplier-level data
- Automatic calculation of embedded emissions for aluminium and glass 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
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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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