Course: CBAM & Practical Implementation in Companies

This four-hour course is designed to help you deal with all activities required to help you prepare and implement the CBAM - EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism - private or public organisations. We will teach you how the new EU law works, the timeline, what the requirements are for importers, CBAM declarants and operators of the installation, and help you file your CBAM reports as well as how to set up CBAM-compliant processes and procedures.

Background

As part of these efforts, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a climate measure that aims to prevent the risk of carbon leakage and support the EU's increased climate mitigation ambitions, all while maintaining WTO compatibility.

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What we will cover in this course

In this hands-on Training, the following will be carried out:

• The concept of CBAM - What      is it, why is it and how does it work?
• Review of the CBAM law
• CBAM Products
• Key Definitions
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Step-by-step progress to CBAM compliance
• Responsibilities of the Operator of the Installation
• How to calculate the carbon      emissions of affected products
• Responsibilities of the CBAM      declaration/importer
• How to file your CBAM      report
• How to amend a CBAM report
• Using reference CBAM values      in your CBAM report
• How to invalidate/withdraw      a CBAM report
• How to communicate with the      competent authorities
• Best practices
• Record-keeping requirements
• From the transition period to the definite CBAM period in 2026 – what changes
• Exceptions to CBAM
• What if things go wrong?
• Where to get help and questions answered

Who would benefit from this course?

The worldwide sales, supply chain, accounting/finance, customs, and shipping professionals at any level may benefit from this training. Those who deal with environmental policy and ESG.

Who is the trainer/instructor?

Customs & Global Trade Expert Arne Mielken or a customs & global trade professional partner with many years of practical experience in the course subject.

Expected Outcome and Results

Upon completion of this course, you will have developed a deep awareness and thorough knowledge of:

• The concept of CBAM - What is it, why is it and how does it work?

• What is the CBAM law, where do I find it and what does it say

• What are CBAM products, how to identify and what products are NOT affected

• Key CBAM Definitions

• Roles and Responsibilities of all stakeholders

• Step-by-step progress to CBAM compliance

• Responsibilities of the Operator of the Installation

• How to calculate the carbon emissions of affected products

• Responsibilities of the CBAM declaration/importer

Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Participants are invited to complete a Quiz after the training. If they pass with a rate of 80%, they will receive a Certificate of completion. This ascertains that you have received formal training and have met the above-mentioned outcomes and results.

Those achieving a pass rate of below 80% or not completing the course, will receive a Certificate of Participation.

Booking

Use the online form to book or call +44 79 13 650 183 or e-mail info@customsmanager.org

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Practical Aspects

• Course ID: DITC-001

• This course is covered by our terms and conditions. Please review them before signing up for this course