Carbon Tariffs Are Here – Is Your Steel Supply Chain Ready? CNB Group Now Offers Product Carbon Footprint (CFP) Data for PPGI, GI, and GL Coils

The era of carbon-neutral steel procurement has begun. Since January 1, 2026, the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has officially entered its implementation phase, requiring importers to declare and pay for the embedded carbon emissions of steel products entering the EU market. For steel, emissions are estimated to face €60–100 per ton of carbon.

Under CBAM’s rules, importers can either submit verified actual emission data from their Chinese suppliers or rely on EU default values. The problem? Default values are typically set 30%–50% higher than actual Chinese emission levels. Choosing the default path essentially means paying a heavy carbon penalty you could have avoided.

What’s coming next? The scope is expanding. 

The EU has already proposed legislation to extend CBAM to approximately 180 downstream steel‑ and aluminum‑intensive products starting in 2028 – covering machinery, household appliances, and more.

We are now able to provide Product Carbon Footprint (CFP) data for our key product lines:

 – full carbon accounting from raw material to coated finish

 – with verified emission intensity metrics

 – compliant with EU carbon reporting standards

 – ready for downstream product carbon declarations

All CFP data is prepared in alignment with EU CBAM reporting guidelines, helping you avoid costly default values and remain compliant.

The bottom line: If you supply steel‑consuming industries in Europe, CBAM is no longer a future risk – it is a present cost. Don’t let higher default values eat into your margin. Partner with CNB Group for transparent, verified carbon data.

📩 Contact us today to request CFP data for your target products and ensure your EU shipments stay cost‑competitive.