CBAM definitive period: What EU customers expect from non‑EU operators

Benefit from DNV’s hands‑on experience supporting non‑EU producers across CBAM‑covered sectors

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is advancing from a transitional period to a fully operational financial mechanism, fundamentally changing how emissions data from non‑EU installations is monitored, calculated, and verified. From 2027, verified emissions data will directly influence the carbon cost borne by EU importers, making non‑EU producers a critical part of CBAM compliance and cost optimization.

This webinar provides a practical overview of how CBAM affects non‑EU installations supplying CBAM‑covered goods to the EU. It will cover the key regulatory requirements for determining actual embedded emissions, the CBAM calculation methodology, data collection and monitoring expectations, and the upcoming third‑party verification obligations. Drawing on DNV’s experience supporting both EU importers and non‑EU producers during the transitional period, the session will highlight common challenges observed in practice and practical approaches to address them.

Participants will gain clarity on what is expected from non‑EU installations, key preparation milestones ahead of verification requirements, and how early action on emissions data quality can support customers, reduce reliance on default values, and strengthen commercial positioning in the EU market.

Why should you attend this webinar as a non‑EU installation?

1. Understand your role in CBAM compliance
   Learn why emissions data from your installation and the supply chain directly impacts your EU customers’ CBAM costs and commercial decisions.
2. Reduce reliance on conservative default values
   Understand how providing verified actual emissions can significantly lower CBAM exposure compared to default values applied by EU authorities.
3. Prepare for verification requirements from 2027
   Get clarity on upcoming third‑party verification expectations and how to prepare your monitoring and calculation processes in advance.
4. Improve data quality and customer confidence
   Learn practical steps to strengthen emissions data accuracy, traceability, and credibility, key to maintaining strong relationships with EU importers.
5. Gain practical insights from real market experience
   Benefit from DNV’s hands‑on experience supporting non‑EU producers across CBAM‑covered sectors, including common challenges and way forward

About the speakers

The webinar will be conducted on May 5, 2026 at 14:00 to 15:00, UAE time, in English presented by Jonathan Leclercq and Vikas Bankar.

Jonathan Leclercq, Global CBAM Services Lead for DNV

He contributes to the development of assurance services supporting customers to comply with stringent climate regulations. Within DNV he is coordinating the team of experts to develop the most effective CBAM-related solutions for supporting customers. He has over a decade of experience in the emissions and environmental markets field, having worked as a consultant and as a project manager for a former European carbon exchange.

Vikas Bankar, Technical Manager – GHG and Climate Change Services MENA, Energy Systems at DNV

He brings nearly 20 years of experience in GHG accounting, climate change and energy transition services, with a strong background in energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy projects. He leads the delivery of high‑quality sustainability and climate engagements, including carbon footprinting (corporate, project, and product), EPDs, and sustainable finance, serving both as an independent assurance provider and trusted advisor to regional and global clients. With extensive hands‑on experience in accredited validation and verification, he ensures alignment with international standards while mentoring teams on GHG methodologies and regulatory requirements. He also supports business development initiatives, contributing technical expertise to client solutions and complex proposals. He has successfully delivered multiple CBAM pre-verifications and Gap assessments for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.