EU CBAM

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.

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.

The Definitive Compliance Intelligence Report on Financial Penalties, Enforcement Risk, Certificate Shortfalls, and Practical Strategies to Avoid Non-CompliancePrepared by CBAM Journal | Sekason Research Limited | London, United Kingdom© 2026 Sekason Research Limited. All rights reserved1. Executive SummaryThe Shift from Reporting to Financial Liability • FINDING: The EU CBAM definitive regime entered into force on 1 January 2026.

EU CBAM Authorised Declarant: Learn who must register, how to apply, meet compliance obligations, and avoid import disruption under the EU CBAM regime.

The first EU CBAM Annual Declaration marks the transition from quarterly reporting to legally enforceable carbon compliance. This executive guide explains who must file, what information to report, how to prepare verified embedded emissions data, manage CBAM certificates, and meet the 30 September 2027 deadline. Designed for Compliance Managers, it provides practical workflows, governance frameworks, checklists and implementation guidance for full regulatory compliance.

EU CBAM for UK exporters explained. Learn what British manufacturers must do in 2026–2027 to meet compliance, satisfy EU buyers and protect exports.

EU CBAM default values or verified emissions? Learn when each applies, how they affect CBAM costs, and practical strategies to reduce certificate liability in 2026–2027.

Learn how EU CBAM certificate costs are calculated, linked to EU ETS carbon prices, embedded emissions, and importer compliance obligations.

EU CBAM is now live. Learn what changed on 1 January 2026, including declarant rules, certificate obligations, reporting requirements and compliance risks.