The EU’s new Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is here, and it’s changing how carbon-intensive imports are regulated.

If your business trades with the EU, you could be affected. Understanding CBAM now will help you stay compliant, avoid penalties, and keep your supply chain running smoothly.

🧾 What is CBAM?

CBAM is a carbon pricing mechanism introduced by the EU. It applies to goods imported into the EU that are produced using carbon-intensive methods such as:

• Iron and steel

• Cement

• Aluminium

• Fertilisers

• Electricity

• Hydrogen

UK businesses importing these goods (either directly or indirectly) may be required to report embedded emissions and purchase CBAM certificates.

The transition period has already started. Now is the time to act.

🧪 Not Sure if CBAM Affects You?

Take the free CBAM Health Check to find out.

This simple online tool will assess your trading activity and tell you whether CBAM applies — plus what to do next.

👉 Take the CBAM Health Check

Please quote code SUF-CBAM if asked.

💼 What Happens After the Check?

If CBAM applies to your business, you’ll receive a tailored report with guidance. Chamber Customs can also provide expert consultancy to support your compliance and Suffolk Chamber will be on hand to help you access that support.

📥 Download the CBAM Leaflet

Learn more in our downloadable PDF leaflet here.