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A CBAM Journal Intelligence Report Sekason Research Limited · London Research date: 18 August 20261. Executive SummaryThe official Q2 2026 CBAM certificate price stands at €75.28 per tonne of CO₂e, published by the European Commission on 6 July 2026 — and every tonne of embedded emissions that an authorised CBAM declarant declares on actual values must be verified by an accredited independent verifier before the first annual declaration can be submitted by 30 September 2027.

A CBAM Journal Research ReportSekason Research Limited · cbamjournal.comResearch Position Date: 13 August 20261. Executive SummaryThe EU CBAM definitive regime has applied since 1 January 2026. The official Q2 2026 CBAM certificate price is €75.28/tCO₂. The first annual CBAM declaration and corresponding certificate surrender for goods imported during 2026 are due 30 September 2027. These three facts define the compliance environment for the next sixteen months, and they carr

8. Strategic Outlook (2026–2027) The First Full Compliance Cycle FINDING: 2026 is the first year in which EU CBAM certificate costs accrue for imported goods, but no certificates are purchased or surrendered during 2026 — all financial settlement occurs from 1 February 2027 onwards, meaning organisations that delay governance and treasury preparation until 2027 will enter the purchase window without an operational model. SO WHAT: An organisation that reaches 1 February 202

Master EU CBAM certificate purchasing, quarterly 50% holdings and annual surrender with this practical compliance guide for the 2026–2027 regime.