CBAM Verification Requirements Clarified at SteelOrbis
Global industry leaders reviewed new emission monitoring protocols for EU market compliance.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Manufacturing
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At the SteelOrbis Fall 2026 Conference in Belgrade, experts outlined new verification requirements for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Companies must now navigate a complex regulatory framework to report emissions and avoid high costs associated with default values.
Why it matters
Verification allows operators to report actual emission values, which is the most cost-effective path for companies under the EU regulation. Early engagement is critical to secure verification services before demand peaks near the 2027 filing deadline.
Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2547 mandates 22 specific points regarding the contents of an installation's monitoring plan. Companies must undergo a mandatory site visit to confirm emissions calculations.
The players
Jerónimo Casas
He is an industry expert who presented the latest compliance requirements for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
SGS
This is a global testing, inspection, and certification company that has applied for accreditation to perform CBAM verifications in Belgium and Italy.
The details
Operators must ensure that the team implementing their emissions monitoring system remains distinct from the body verifying it to maintain compliance. Verifiers are tasked with examining on-site equipment, calculation methods, and all underlying records to authenticate the accuracy of submitted data.
Timeline
The SteelOrbis Fall 2026 Conference took place from September 27-29, 2026.
CBAM certificates are scheduled to be available for purchase starting in February 2027.
The deadline for submitting verified reports is September 30, 2027.
Market Landscape
This transition toward mandatory emissions verification follows the strict guidelines established by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/2547. It forces a standardization of carbon accounting that positions compliant firms ahead of those relying on higher-cost default values.
Businesses that fail to implement verified emissions systems will face the highest possible CBAM costs by being forced to use default values. Ensuring early access to an accredited verifier is now a prerequisite for maintaining competitive pricing in the EU market.
The takeaway
Operators must separate their internal monitoring teams from their third-party verifiers to meet EU regulatory standards. Planning for these audits well in advance of the September 2027 deadline is the only way to ensure accurate reporting and cost efficiency.
What happens next
Companies must be prepared to purchase CBAM certificates starting in February 2027, with final reports and certificate surrenders due no later than September 30, 2027.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Steelorbis.
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