Understanding CBAM: the New Frontier for Customs

Gabriel Rozenberg
Gabriel Rozenberg
CEO, Co-founder, CBAMBOO, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Anna Jerzewska
Anna Jerzewska
Founder of Trade and Borders, EuroCommerce Rapporteur on Customs, Customs and International Trade Lead at Cbamboo
Published 23 Jun 2024

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The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) brings sustainability data into trade and customs relationships for the first time. CBAM is a demanding and ambitious legislative instrument that affects tens of thousands of European companies and involves their entire supply chains.How does CBAM operate, what opportunities does it offer, and...

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