Starting from the third quarter, it will no longer be possible to rely on default values for CBAM reporting. Have you already trained your suppliers so that they can provide real emissions data from July onwards?

In our exclusive live webinar "Supplier Development in the Context of CBAM: Training and Emissions Calculations" with Kendra Benkendorf, CBAM expert at Tacto, and Florian Findeis, Business Development at Tacto, we explain which steps you must take in the context of CBAM applicability and how you can develop and train your suppliers.

CBAM aims to create a level playing field and provide incentives for companies in third countries to reduce emissions. From the fourth CBAM report onwards, real data is required and it will no longer be possible to rely on default values. Suppliers must provide emissions values and other information at product level. Training on various calculation methods (e.g. measurement method, carbon balance method) is necessary to meet requirements.

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Suppliers face challenges such as lack of awareness of CBAM, which often leads to significant time pressure due to approaching deadlines for emissions data submission. Additionally, complex data transmission requirements complicate the process. Tacto offers customized solutions here, including providing training and Excel templates to comprehensively prepare suppliers. This time-efficient preparation and simplified data transmission result in over 90% response rates for CBAM requests.

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CBAM Report and Timeline

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• Default values: May be used for the first three reports, then only for 20% of calculations for complex goods.
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• Real data: Must be used from the fourth report onwards for most of the calculations.

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Phases:

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• 2024-2026: Transitional phase with optional external verification and without CO2 pricing.
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• From 2026 onwards: Mandatory external verification and gradual CO2 pricing.

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Successful Implementation and Concrete Objectives

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Through collaboration with Tacto, concrete objectives were defined and costs were saved. These include:

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• Increasing response rates for CBAM requests to over 90%
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• Enabling simple transmission of emissions data
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• Reducing error rates in reporting

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These successes were achieved through targeted training and the provision of user-friendly tools that make it easier for suppliers to meet CBAM requirements.

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Outlook

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Tacto pursues a comprehensive approach to regulatory compliance and creating future-proof supply chains. This includes automation of manual activities, making the process more efficient. Additionally, transparency in supplier management provides better oversight and informed decision-making. Finally, compliance with regulatory requirements is simplified, allowing companies to focus on their core tasks.

In our exclusive live webinar "Supplier Development in the Context of CBAM: Training and Emissions Calculations" with Kendra Benkendorf, CBAM expert at Tacto, and Florian Findeis, Business Development at Tacto, we explain which steps you must take in the context of CBAM applicability and how you can develop and train your suppliers.