CBAM 102 - Policy to Practice

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In this episode, we explore the practical realities of complying with the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). We look at what South African exporters need to do to comply, what it might cost, and why it’s critical for maintaining access to European markets. We also unpack the risks of non-compliance, including heavy fines and reduced competitiveness, and discuss how decarbonisation and carbon pricing reforms can help mitigate CBAM impacts.

Key points of discussion:
• What is required to be CBAM-compliant
• Whether companies in South Africa and abroad are ready for CBAM-compliance
• The costs of reporting and verification under CBAM
• Opportunities for compliant businesses
• Global responses to CBAM and what to expect in the future
• Practical steps South African companies can take to reduce exposure
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Keen to learn more about CBAM and its impacts? Check out these useful resources:
• TIPS’ The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and implications for South African exports at https://bit.ly/4kva7t5
• The Presidential Climate Commission’s Working Paper on Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms and Implications for South Africa at https://bit.ly/46uk2LN
• IETA’s Evolution of the Global Response to CBAM at https://bit.ly/4nBeLIz
15 Jul English South Africa Business · Earth Sciences

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