Standard Rate: £995 per participant
Date: Multiple dates available
Format: Two-session in-person workshop tailored to your organization’s CBAM challenges
Locations: Newcastle, Edinburgh, London
Registration: Email info@decerna.co.uk for pricing and available dates
Why CBAM Expertise Is Essential for Your Business Now
The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represents a fundamental shift in international trade and carbon policy. Currently in the critical transition phase (2023-2026), affected organizations must establish robust systems for emissions calculation, documentation, and quarterly reporting before financial obligations begin under Regulation (EU) 2023/956.
Companies importing cement, iron, steel, aluminium, fertilizers, electricity, hydrogen, and specific downstream products into the EU face significant compliance challenges. Those who develop effective CBAM strategies now will gain competitive advantage while minimizing business disruption.
Drawing on over a decade of Life Cycle Assessment expertise and direct CBAM implementation experience, Decerna provides technical and strategic guidance for navigating this complex regulatory landscape.
Workshop Structure
Session 1: CBAM Fundamentals and Implementation Strategy
This session establishes the essential framework for CBAM compliance:
- EU CBAM Regulation Framework: Comprehensive overview of Regulation (EU) 2023/956, relation to EU ETS, and transition period timeline (2023-2026)
- CBAM Declarant Requirements: Registration process, authorized representative obligations, and organizational responsibility frameworks
- Goods Classification Systems: Detailed guidance on CN codes application for cement, iron, steel, aluminium, fertilizers, electricity, hydrogen, and downstream products
- Documentation Standards: Essential requirements for Heads of Terms, Letters of Authority, and supplier documentation
- Implementation Roadmap: Strategic compliance planning with milestone adherence to prevent position forfeiture
- Risk Identification Framework: Methodical approach to identifying compliance vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies
- Case Studies: Real-world examples of successful CBAM transition strategies across manufacturing, metals, and chemical sectors
Session 2: Emissions Calculation and Reporting Methodologies
This technical session delivers practical skills for emissions determination and reporting:
- CBAM Goods Classification: Detailed guidance on Combined Nomenclature codes application and product categorization
- Emissions Boundary Definition: Direct, indirect, and embedded emissions scope determination for different product categories
- Calculation Methodologies: Practical application of EU-accepted calculation approaches aligned with verification standards
- Supply Chain Data Collection: Systems and templates for gathering emissions data from complex international supply chains
- Default Values vs. Actual Emissions: Decision frameworks for when to use default values versus actual emissions calculations
- Quarterly Reporting Procedures: Step-by-step guidance on meeting reporting obligations with appropriate documentation
- Verification Preparation: Ensuring calculation defensibility and documentation readiness for third-party verification
Why Choose Decerna’s CBAM Training
Decerna brings unmatched practical expertise in carbon accounting combined with direct CBAM implementation experience:
- CBAM Implementation Experience: Supporting organizations throughout the transition period since October 2023
- Carbon Calculation Expertise: Over a decade of Life Cycle Assessment and emissions quantification experience
- CBAM Knowledge: Deep understanding of documentation requirements and calculation defensibility
- Multi-Sector Expertise: Experience across cement, steel, aluminium, fertilizers, and downstream product categories
Our approach focuses on developing in-house CBAM capabilities while establishing efficient systems that minimize compliance burden and operational disruption.
Who Should Attend
This workshop delivers essential knowledge for:
- CBAM declarants and authorized representatives
- Compliance officers and sustainability managers
- Supply chain directors and procurement teams
- Environmental managers and carbon specialists
- Customs and trade compliance professionals
- Corporate affairs and regulatory specialists
- Operations managers for EU import businesses
Workshop Deliverables
Participants receive:
- Comprehensive reference materials on CBAM requirements
- Calculation templates and methodology selection guides
- Documentation frameworks and reporting templates
- Post-workshop access to technical advisors
- Certificate of completion
For pricing information, available dates, and to discuss tailoring this workshop to your organisation’s specific CBAM challenges, please email info@decerna.co.uk
