CBAM in practice: How to prepare for new obligations and reduce financial exposure

Discover how the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will impact your imports, and learn the practical steps needed to prepare before new obligations take effect in 2027.

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a cornerstone of the EU’s climate strategy and will progressively transform how companies source and import carbon intensive products. Its objective is to ensure that imported goods are subject to a carbon price equivalent to the one applied within the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

For businesses importing steel, aluminium, fertilizers, cement, hydrogen or electricity, CBAM introduces new reporting obligations and, starting in 2027, the requirement to purchase and surrender CBAM certificates. This will have a direct financial impact on procurement costs, supply chain strategy and supplier engagement.

Understanding embedded emissions, assessing supplier data quality and anticipating financial exposure are no longer optional: they are essential steps to ensure compliance and safeguard competitiveness.

Why you should attend this webinar

This session will provide a practical, business oriented overview of how organizations can prepare for the upcoming CBAM obligations and reduce their financial exposure.

You will learn:

• How to quantify your CBAM exposure based on product mix, origin and emissions profiles.
• How to evaluate the reliability of non-EU suppliers, and what to request in terms of emissions data and verification.
• How to limit financial and compliance risks linked to the use of default factors, especially where data quality is insufficient.
• What tools, processes and datasets you will need by 2026 to ensure full visibility and readiness before CBAM certificates become mandatory.

Whether you are responsible for financial planning, procurement strategy, sustainability compliance or supply chain resilience, this webinar will help you translate CBAM requirements into actionable steps.

About the speakers

The webinar will be structured in two sessions: the first on April 15 at 12:00 will be held in English and presented by Riccardo Arena and Jonathan Leclercq; the second on April 15 at 16:00 will be held in Italian with Riccardo Arena.

Riccardo Arena, ESG & Sustainability Team Leader – Italy at DNV, is an experienced manager with strong strategic and business development capabilities, supported by deep expertise in environmental, energy and climate‑related matters. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and integrate sustainability into business strategy. Leveraging a relationship‑driven approach, Riccardo combines value‑based selling with a solid understanding of market dynamics to support clients in achieving their short, medium and long‑term goals. His cross‑sector experience and ability to connect technical, commercial and compliance perspectives make him a valuable guide for companies preparing for the challenges and opportunities introduced by CBAM.

Jonathan Leclercq is a Global CBAM Service 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.