Roundtable on CBAM: EU and UK updates

Description

The UK will implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) from 1 January 2027.

• How will the system operate?

• What information is currently available?

Given that the EU developed the CBAM concept:

• Will the UK’s approach be similar to that of the EU?

• What are the latest developments regarding the EU’s CBAM?

Standards:

• What about CBAM stakeholder certification, ensuring that companies along the CBAM supply chain are ready to navigate this new legislation?

Speakers

Marcel Duits

Marcel Duits is a driven entrepreneur, investor, and strategic leader with a passion for innovation and growth. As Chief CBAM Officer at Dubrink, he is responsible for the company’s commercial and operational strategy, with a strong focus on sales, marketing, finance, and managing key relationships.

His mission is to help companies worldwide navigate CBAM regulations while creating new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Marcel plays a crucial role in expanding the Dubrink network—from factories and suppliers to importers and financial institutions involved in hedging CBAM certificates. With two master’s degrees from Erasmus University Rotterdam and extensive experience in launching and scaling businesses, he excels at simplifying complex processes and developing impactful solutions.

Arne Mielken

Arne Mielken is Customs & Global Trade Leader with more than 20 years of experience: "I’ve been a professional Customs and Global Trade Management Consultant & Trainer since 2011. Since 2020, I am the blessed to be the Managing Director of Customs Manager Ltd. I believe in maintaining a positive mindset, creating partnerships with a purpose, and always striving for significant outcomes. When you work with me, you should expect a collaboration with transparency and consistency."

Moderator

Dr Ilona Mishchenko

Dr 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”. Ms Mishchenko holds a PhD in Law and is an Associate Professor at the National University “Odesa Law Academy” (Ukraine), as well as a lecturer at several European universities. She is the author of more than 80 academic and other papers on various customs-related issues.

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