{"id":25100,"date":"2025-10-18T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-18T10:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.regestaitalia.eu\/cbam-and-cbam-registry-everything-companies-need-to-know-by-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T12:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T11:36:50","slug":"cbam-and-cbam-registry-everything-companies-need-to-know-by-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.regestaitalia.eu\/en\/cbam-and-cbam-registry-everything-companies-need-to-know-by-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"CBAM and CBAM Registry: everything companies need to know by 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

The CBAM, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, represents one of the most significant changes in the European sustainability landscape. It is the new system of adjusting the price of goods at borders<\/strong>, based on carbon emissions, designed to ensure a level playing field between European companies subject to the EU Emissions Trading System and foreign producers operating in countries with less stringent environmental policies. <\/p>\n

The objective is twofold: on the one hand, an attempt is made to prevent carbon leakage<\/strong>, i.e., the relocation of production to areas with lower environmental standards; on the other hand, the intention is expressed to promote the global reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n

As of January 1, 2026<\/strong>, the CBAM will become fully operational, with precise reporting and payment obligations for all companies importing certain goods from non-EU countries.<\/p>\n<\/div>

What is CBAM and how it works<\/h2>\n

CBAM is based on a carbon price adjustment mechanism applied to imports of energy- or emission-intensive goods. The importing company will have to<\/strong> declare the emissions embedded in the products<\/strong> and purchase a corresponding number of CBAM certificates, the value of which will be linked to the average price of CO\u2082 allowances under the EU ETS. <\/p>\n

In this way, the cost of CO\u2082 emitted in the production of a good will be identical for a European and a foreign producer<\/strong>, wiping out the competitive advantage from less restrictive environmental standards.<\/p>\n

During the transitional phase, which began in October 2023 and runs until December 31, 2025<\/strong>, companies must provide quarterly reports with data on emissions incorporated into imported products, with no obligation to pay for certificates. This period allows companies to familiarize themselves with the procedures<\/strong> and consolidate the information flows needed to ensure compliance.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The sectors affected by the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.<\/h2>\n

CBAM involves some specific areas:<\/p>\n