Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is an EU climate policy tool that imposes obligations on imported goods based on their carbon footprint. Covering sectors such as iron & steel, aluminium, cement, electricity, fertilizers, and hydrogen, the system requires only reporting between 2023–2025, while from 2026 onwards importers must purchase carbon certificates. For Turkey, CBAM represents both challenges and opportunities: companies that adopt renewable energy and low-carbon technologies will gain a competitive advantage, while those failing to adapt will face significant additional costs.
