Across the value chain, many companies are still struggling to understand how CBAM works in practice and if you are one of them, the time for procrastination is over. 2026 marks the start of CBAM’s definitive phase, bringing direct financial exposure for the aluminium industry. As CBAM starts to affect aluminium pricing and competitiveness across Europe, it is essential to understand how it operates in practice.
This workshop is designed specifically for the aluminium industry and focuses on the practical implementation of CBAM across the value chain such as calculating embedded emissions, managing supplier data, understanding certification requirements and carbon cost exposure. Through market analysis and practical examples, you will gain actionable strategies into how you can adapt to CBAM and what actions you need to take now to remain compliant and commercially prepared for the year ahead.
What the workshop will cover:
1. How CBAM Operationally Works in Aluminium: Certificate system, ETS interaction, and coverage across primary, recycled, and downstream products.
2. Certification, Verification & Reporting: What importers must submit, audit responsibilities, timelines, and a walkthrough of the reporting workflow.
3. Embedded Emissions & Default Values: Calculation methodologies across the value chain; when default values apply and how they compare to actual producer data — and the cost risk of getting this wrong.
4. Supplier Data & Engagement: How to get reliable emissions data from suppliers and how to manage the commercial risk of reporting gaps.
5. Cost Exposure & Pricing: How much CBAM adds to aluminium costs, whether it's embedded in premiums or charged separately, and who ultimately absorbs it downstream.
6. Trade Flows, Sourcing & Carbon Leakage: How CBAM is reshaping sourcing decisions and regional competitiveness — and whether it's cutting emissions or just relocating production.
