VECTRA International

EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): Compliance and Reporting

Duration: 45-60 min Intermediate Certificate Course Updated Feb 2026

About course

This course is designed for professionals in procurement, trade compliance, finance, and supply chain functions who need to understand what CBAM requires, how it is calculated, and what their organization must do to stay compliant. Whether you are buying steel from a Turkish mill or sourcing cement from a North African supplier, this regulation affects your landed costs, your supplier relationships, and your reporting obligations.

By the time you complete this course, you will be able to calculate embedded emissions, navigate the CBAM registry, work with suppliers on data collection, and position your organization for the full enforcement phase that began in January 2026.

 

Course Outline

Section 1: Introduction

  • Explore the real-world consequences of CBAM non-compliance through a narrative scenario, then ground the mechanism's origins in the EU's carbon leakage problem.

Section 2: How CBAM Works: Scope, Sectors, and Timeline

  • Identify the goods covered by CBAM, understand the transition-to-definitive phase shift, and map the compliance journey from importer to certificate.

Section 3: Embedded Emissions: What They Are and How to Calculate Them

  • Apply the embedded emissions formula to realistic examples in steel and cement, and distinguish between direct and indirect emission types.

Section 4: The CBAM Registry and Certificate Process

  • Navigate the EU CBAM registry step by step, from account registration to certificate surrender, with attention to verification requirements.

Section 5: Supplier Engagement and Data Collection

  • Implement a supplier data collection strategy that produces verified, audit-ready emissions data for CBAM reporting.

Section 6: Knowledge Check

  • Demonstrate your understanding of course concepts by working through 10 scenario-based questions and reviewing the course's key takeaways.

Course Outcome

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the purpose and scope of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and its relationship to the EU ETS.
  • Identify the six CBAM-covered sectors and the types of emissions subject to adjustment.
  • Calculate embedded carbon emissions for imported goods using standard emission factors and the CBAM cost formula.
  • Describe the CBAM reporting and certificate process, including timelines, registry use, and verification requirements.
  • Evaluate your organization's CBAM exposure and implement supplier data collection practices that support accurate, audit-ready reporting.

Topic expert

Mary Shamla
Mary Shamla
Consultant

Mary is a sustainability specialist focused on decarbonization strategies and managing greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain. She specializes in quantifying Scope 3 emissions, identifying supply chain risks, and implementing "quick win" reduction projects that balance environmental impact with strong ROI. By optimizing energy consumption and engaging suppliers, Mary translates complex carbon data into actionable roadmaps that drive corporate sustainability and climate accountability.

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