The EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is transforming the way greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are monitored, reported and verified (MRV) for goods imported into the European Union. As regulatory requirements continue to evolve, competent GHG MRV professionals play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and credibility of emissions data submitted under the CBAM framework.

This one and a half-day course equips GHG MRV professionals with the knowledge and practical skills required for a variety of roles linked to CBAM MRV. Participants will gain an understanding of CBAM requirements, emissions quantification methodologies, monitoring principles, risk assessment techniques, and reporting obligations necessary to ensure effective CBAM MRV.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the objectives, scope, and regulatory framework of the EU CBAM.
• Interpret EU CBAM requirements relevant to importers, operators, and verifiers.
• Understand concepts critical to CBAM MRV including:
  • CN Codes
  • Aggregated good categories
  • Functional Units
  • System Boundaries
  • Production Processes
  • Production Routes
  • Source Streams
  • Direct Emissions
  • Indirect Emissions
• Understand specific embedded emissions (SEE) calculations for EU CBAM-covered products.
• Understand specific embedded free allocation calculations (SEFA) calculations for EU CBAM-covered products.
• Understand the importance of the monitoring pan and how to create one, including:
  • Choosing best available data sources
  • Demonstrating unreasonable cost
  • Risk based control measures and quality management
• Understand the EU CBAM reporting requirements

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for:

• ESG and Climate Compliance Professionals
• Environmental Managers and Sustainability Managers
• Environmental and Sustainability Internal Auditors
• Consultants supporting CBAM implementation and compliance
• EU CBAM Verification Personnel
• Validation and Verification Body (VVB) Staff
• GHG Verifiers and Lead Verifiers
• Assurance and Certification Professionals involved in emissions reporting
• Regulatory and Compliance Specialists responsible for carbon reporting
• Professionals seeking to qualify or enhance their competence in EU CBAM MRV activities