CBAM in the EU and the UK: key developments and practical implications for traders

Carbon pricing is reshaping global trade. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase on 1 January 2026 – the first fully operational border carbon adjustment in the world – while the UK’s equivalent is set to follow on 1 January 2027. With the first EU CBAM certificate price now published, an updated Q&A issued by the Commission, and the UK’s implementing legislation passing through Parliament, the regulatory picture is becoming clearer. This event brings together two leading specialists to break down what each mechanism requires, how they compare, and what your organisation must do now.

During the event, we will:

• Review the EU CBAM in its definitive phase, including the first certificate price published, key clarifications from the Commission's updated May 2026 Q&A;

• Examine the UK CBAM framework enacted under the Finance Act 2026 covering sectors in scope, the January 2027 start date, HMRC's enforcement role, and the secondary legislation still to follow;

• Identify the lessons the UK should draw from the EU's real-world experience;

• Discuss the practical implications for businesses operating in both jurisdictions.

Speakers

Jan-Joost den Brinker
Chief Technology Officer at Dubrink, the Netherlands

Jan-Joost den Brinker is a seasoned CBAM and IT expert with over a decade of consultancy experience at Accenture and Cognizant. He is the CTO of Dubrink, a leading CBAM compliance platform, and serves on the board of the International Association for CBAM. Jan-Joost drives the strategic vision for automating and optimizing CBAM, advocating for innovative solutions that bridge policy, technology, and implementation across the global supply chain.

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Arne Mielken
Founder and Managing Director of Customs Manager Ltd., the United Kingdom

Arne Mielken is an experienced customs and global trade professional specialising in customs operations and trade compliance. He advises companies on improving customs processes, analysing trade data and aligning global trade management with business strategy.

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Moderator

Dr Ilona Mishchenko
Editor of the Customs Compliance & Risk Management journal

Ilona Mishchenko is the Editor of the Customs Compliance & Risk Management journal and oversees the preparation of the monthly overview of “UK Customs and Trade News.” She holds a PhD in Law and is an Associate Professor at universities in Ukraine and Lithuania. She has authored more than 90 academic and professional publications on various customs-related issues.

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Interested in the topic? Join the event!

You have a few options to gain access to this event:

• CustomsClear Essential/Team/Individual plan members have free access as well as

• the participants of the Customs Clearance and Trade Compliance in the EU course.

• None of the above but you want to join? Invest 49 EUR (excluding VAT) to attend the session.

Contact us

If you need further information or have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@customsclear.net