Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism. In the context of the European Union’s proposed CBAM, the policy places a price on the carbon emissions embedded in specific products imported into the EU that is equal to the carbon price under the EU Emissions Trading System. The policy is designed to prevent carbon leakage, allow a gradual phase-out of free carbon allowances under the EU ETS and to promote carbon pricing policies outside Europe.
Content up-to-date at time of publication
The Carbonwise editorial team is formed of seasoned established industry writers and specialist journalists.
22 May 2026
CO2 emissions from the industrial sectors led to a year-on-year drop in 2025 under the EU Emissions Trading System, according to verified European Commission figures released in April.
19 May 2026
Refers to sectors in which greenhouse gas emissions are difficult to reduce. Includes industries such as iron and steel, cement, refining, chemicals, shipping, aviation and heavy duty trucks.
12 May 2026
A set of 10 principles put forward by the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market (ICVCM) which define high-quality carbon credits, focused on aspects such as governance, tracking, verifiability and additionality.
Partner with the Carbonwise team to produce innovative educational content on Carbon Markets
Partner with the Carbonwise team to produce innovative educational content on Carbon Markets.
