H&C CBAM

H&C has significant expertise on CBAM and our team have been part of the UK government’s consultation on introducing CBAM in the UK. 
 
Having been at the forefront of CBAM developments we want to keep you up to date on the latest news, and how and when it will affect YOU…

Here are our top ‘most frequently asked questions’: 

What is CBAM?

CBAM adds a carbon cost to imports like steel and aluminium, based on the CO₂ emitted during their production. It’s designed to level the playing field with domestic producers who already pay for their emissions and to prevent “carbon leakage,” where manufacturing shifts to countries with weaker climate rules.

The EU and UK are rolling out CBAMs that charge importers according to the emissions tied to the goods they bring in. Its goal is to:

• Prevent carbon leakage by supporting EU manufacturers
• Encourage global climate responsibility
• Promote greener supply chains

Who will it affect?

CBAM affects companies that bring covered goods into the EU—particularly items like bolts, screws, and other fasteners.
 If your products originate from countries that lack comparable carbon pricing, you will soon be required to:
 • Monitor the carbon emissions associated with your raw materials and manufacturing processes
 • Buy CBAM certificates to account for those emissions
 
 When does CBAM come into effect?

• January 2026: financial obligations begin under EU CBAM
• 1^st January 2027: UK CBAM 
• 2034: 100% of embedded emissions subject to CBAM charges

How does this affect me?

• If you’re a customer: you can expect adjustments to your landed costs as CBAM-related charges and compliance requirements are built into the final price of imported goods.
• If you’re a supplier: you’ll be required to supply detailed emissions information for the materials and manufacturing processes used, ensuring your customers can meet their CBAM reporting and certificate-purchasing obligations.

What should I do?

• Make sure you know all of the facts, figures and timings
• Discuss CBAM internally – there are also useful external resources to lean on
• Ask the experts – raise questions with CBAM experts to ensure you’re on top of it

H&C is here to help as we all manage these changes and ensure we are both compliant and profitable.

We will keep this page updated with CBAM developments and if you have any specific questions then please email purchasing@harclo.com