Guidance

Factsheet: Carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)

On 1 January 2027, the government will introduce a CBAM to place a carbon price on specified goods imported to the UK from sectors at risk of carbon leakage.

From:
HM Treasury
Published
24 April 2025

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Factsheet: Carbon border adjustment mechanism

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  • This factsheet is a factual document giving an overview of what CBAM is and how it will work.

  • It gives details on the confirmed policy positions of the CBAM from the Government Response to the Policy Design Consultation and the draft primary legislation.

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Published 24 April 2025

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