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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) — communications resources

These resources are designed to enable you to cascade accurate, timely information about the upcoming Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to your members, customers and supply chains importing goods to the UK from the following 5 sectors: aluminium, cement, fertiliser, hydrogen, iron and steel

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Details

This pack contains support materials for trade associations, industry groups, representative bodies and other organisations. By sharing these materials, you will support businesses in your network to understand and prepare for CBAM, which comes into effect on 1 January 2027.

How to use

  • distribute these materials to your members, customers and supply chains in the impacted sectors to ensure they are informed about the changes that come into effect from 1 January 2027

  • integrate the content into your briefings, newsletters, and external communications
  • motivate your members, customers and supply chains to take early action and consult official HMRC guidance for further details

Why this matters

By actively sharing these resources, you help all relevant audiences within your network stay compliant and prepare for CBAM. Proactive communication supports a smooth transition and reduces the risk of penalties or business interruption.

Next steps

Deploy the materials provided in this pack across your communication channels. Amplify the information to reach all relevant audiences within your network. Direct your members to GOV.UK and HMRC updates for the latest guidance and compliance information.


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Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

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Published 9 April 2026

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