Starting January 2026, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be fully implemented. This new regulation will have a major impact on anyone importing products such as steel, iron, aluminum, cement, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen.

CBAM is designed to put a fair CO₂ price on goods produced outside the EU, based on their carbon emissions. As an importer, you’ll need to demonstrate how much CO₂ was emitted during the production of your goods and purchase corresponding CBAM certificates.

What does this mean for your organization?

Beginning in 2026, you’ll face new reporting obligations.

You will need to:

Request emission data from your non-EU suppliers
Verify and submit this data in the required EU format
File quarterly reports through the EU CBAM portal
From 2026 onward, purchase CBAM certificates to cover your reported emissions

CBAM affects more than just your customs department, it also impacts procurement, finance, sustainability, and IT.

Start preparing now

Strong preparation starts with understanding your own import flows. Ask yourself:

Which of my products fall under the CBAM regulation?
How can I obtain reliable emission data from my non-EU suppliers?
Do my systems and processes need adjustments to meet reporting deadlines?

By taking action now, you’ll not only ensure compliance but also strengthen transparency and sustainability across your supply chain.

Full support from A to Z

CBAM requires accurate data, complex calculations, and reliable reporting. Dubrink brings it all together in one comprehensive platform that includes:

✅ Emission data collection & validation
✅ Automated calculation & XML reporting
✅ Scenario analysis & forecasting
✅ Complete audit trail & compliance checks
✅ Strategic CBAM advisory

“CBAM goes to the heart of international trade,” says Marcel Duits, Chief CBAM Officer at Dubrink (Pincvision’s CBAM partner). “Our mission goes beyond compliance. We help companies become future-proof. With similar carbon mechanisms emerging around the world - the UK in 2027 being next - Dubrink’s goal is to be the trusted global partner that makes this complexity transparent and manageable.”

Dubrink’s platform is built for international rollouts, designed to handle complex supply chains and multilingual supplier networks. With support in 27 languages and more than 1,500 companies already onboard, its approach has been proven by multinationals, while remaining practical and accessible for smaller importers as well.

Indirect Representation

With Dubrink’s innovative Indirect Representative Module, customs specialists can represent and report for hundreds of companies using just a single document, a breakthrough in efficiency and scalability.