Podcast

Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM): winners, losers, customs nightmares and trade imbroglios

– 2 January 2024

Description

In this first episode of 2024, Vertis and STX group experts unpack the practicalities of the CBAM implementation, from its entry into force in October 2023 until the end of free allocation in 2034.

Who bears the financial burden of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), and how does it affect industries and economies? What ripple effects will CBAM have on the broader context of the EU ETS? Our experts will provide valuable insights and forecast how the mechanism is impacting global trade and trading practices.  

  • Stefan Feuchtinger – Head of Research & Analysis at Vertis Environmental Finance.
  • Riham Wahba – Senior Market Analyst at Vertis Environmental Finance.
  • Sophie Casenave – Policy Affairs Analyst at STX Group.

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