What Irish Businesses Need to Know Now - Practical CBAM Guidance for Irish Importers and Exporters

As the EU moves to align trade with its climate ambitions, the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) represents one of the most significant regulatory changes to impact Irish importers, exporters and supply chain in the coming decade. For Irish Businesses that rely on international trade – particularly in energy-intensive materials – CBAM will introduce new reporting obligations, cost considerations and strategic decisions that cannot be ignored. This course is designed to give Irish Organisation a clear, practical understanding of CBAM, how it interacts with existing EU Policies such as the Emissions Trading System, and what it means in real terms for competitiveness, compliance and future-proofing your business. Participants will gain the knowledge and tools needed to prepare early, manage risk and identify opportunities arising from the EU’s transition to a low-carbon economy.

All attendees will receive a full course pack to refer to and will have the benefit of learning from a trainer with a wealth of experience in this area.

Topics

Understanding CBAM – Its Purpose and EU Context

• What is the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)?
• Why is CBAM Being Implemented in the EU?
• CBAM vs. EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
• What industries will be affected in Ireland

CBAM Requirements and Compliance

• Obligations under CBAM for importers and exporters?
• Scope of CBAM – covered goods and geographical reach
• Calculation of embedded omissions
• Reporting and verification requirements
• Timelines – phased introduction

Implications for Irish Businesses

• Impacts on Irish exporters and importers
• Cost Implications and competitiveness
• Case Study: Irish Organisation in supply chain under CBAM

Strategies for CBAM Readiness

• Measuring and reporting carbon emissions accurately
• Supply chain management and emissions reduction
• Green certification and trade advantages
• Exercise – draft a CBAM Readiness action plan for an Irish SME

Policy & International Perspective

• Interaction with WTO rules
• CBAM vs. Other international carbon border policies
• Government support for Irish companies

Who Should Attend

This course will be highly beneficial to those working in industries such as manufacturing and processing, construction and building materials, energy and utilities, agri-food and fertiliser supply chains, importers, exporters, distribution companies, logistics, shipping and customs. Also professional job titles such as sustainability managers, ESG Leads, Environmental compliance officers, carbon accounting specialists, risk and compliance managers, internal auditors, procurement managers, supply chain teams, purchasing leads, policy and trade advisors to name just a few.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €499 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €599. Early-bird places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.