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📈 CarbonChain’s fall 2024 product release is here: We’re excited to roll out two major updates to our carbon accounting platform, making it easier than ever for commodity traders and manufacturers to track emissions, engage suppliers, and meet evolving regulations with confidence. What's new in the fall release? ✅ Simplified supplier engagement ✅ Audit trail transparency ✅ Bulletproof reporting ✅ Improved scope & category tagging ✅ SGS-validated methodologies ✅ More granular calculations for steel Want to get the details? Check out the full release: https://lnkd.in/e6Ei8wha

⚡️ Ahead of #InternationalEnergyWeek, our COO & Co-Founder Roheet Shah has 5 key trends #energy companies should know about in 2025: 1️⃣ Carbon pricing is expanding—and hitting energy hard 2️⃣ Mandatory corporate reporting is bigger than you think 3️⃣ Product carbon intensity rules are reshaping markets 4️⃣ #Sustainability due diligence is a legal risk multiplier 5️⃣ The financial sector is driving carbon accountability We wrote a free whitepaper that dives into the detail. 👉 Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/g5c5uMn6

Trade policy rarely exists in isolation. When Trump first imposed steel tariffs in 2018, the EU responded with countermeasures on iconic American exports. Could the EU’s CBAM become a similar tool for economic leverage in the future? While CBAM is officially designed as a climate policy rather than a trade measure, its financial impact on U.S. exports could create diplomatic friction. If the US — or the EU’s friendly trade partners — perceive CBAM as a tariff in disguise, a global trade war may not be an exaggeration. Metals traders must understand the implications of these complex regulatory and geopolitical updates. The ability to anticipate regulatory shifts, diversify supply chains, and engage with policymakers could determine who thrives and who struggles in this new era, where climate policy meets protectionism. Learn more in Matt Brown's latest article: https://lnkd.in/eAXFV9hc

With tariffs on primary metals disrupting global trade, the role of scrap is becoming increasingly strategic — not just for emissions reduction, but also for supply chain resilience. But how should emissions from scrap be allocated? 🚨 There’s no global consensus on how to account for pre-consumer, post-consumer, and internal scrap, which creates confusion for manufacturers and regulators alike. In our latest article, we explore: ✔️ The three types of scrap and their impact on emissions reporting ✔️ The ongoing debate over pre-consumer scrap emissions allocation ✔️ How CBAM and other regulations are shaping scrap’s role in global trade As carbon regulations tighten and tariffs push costs up, manufacturers using scrap could gain a competitive edge — but only if they understand the complexities of emissions accounting. 📖 Check out our full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/eR_QKkZS

The EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is not just another trade regulation — it’s a transformative policy that could redefine industrial decarbonization. By imposing import tariffs based on carbon intensity, CBAM seeks to push global producers toward cleaner production. But how will this play out alongside Trump’s renewed tariffs on metals? In isolation, CBAM could have led to three outcomes: 1️⃣ Minimal impact, if importers absorb costs. 2️⃣ Trade redirection, if carbon-intensive metals find new markets. 3️⃣ Industry transformation, if producers invest in cleaner technologies. However, with 25% tariffs reentering the picture, the likelihood of “business as usual” is slim. Global trade flows are shifting, and markets without carbon pricing may struggle to absorb high-emission exports. For businesses in the metals sector, decarbonization may be the only smart move.

Are you ready to dive into the biggest forces shaping the energy sector in 2025?👇 From evolving carbon pricing to new corporate disclosure mandates, the landscape is shifting fast — and the most prepared companies will turn these challenges into competitive advantages. What's on our radar? → Expanding carbon pricing → Disclosures, disclosures, disclosures → Reputational exposure → Emissions data and its impact on capital access We'll be breaking it all down soon, but in the meantime: What’s the biggest trend you see shaping the energy industry next year? #IEWeek #EnergyTransition #CarbonMarkets #SustainableFinance #EmissionsAccounting

The global metals trade is entering a period of upheaval. With President Trump set to reimpose a 25% tariff on U.S. steel and aluminum imports and the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) going into full effect, the intersection of trade policy and climate regulation is becoming increasingly complex. Tariffs and carbon pricing mechanisms are reshaping global trade flows. The Biden administration’s attempt at a diplomatic solution with the EU will soon expire, potentially reigniting transatlantic trade tensions. Meanwhile, CBAM will impose costs on carbon-intensive imports, further complicating supply chains. Metals traders might be stuck between a rock and a hard place: tariffs in the US and carbon duties in the EU. How businesses respond to these overlapping policies will determine their competitiveness in an increasingly fragmented global market. Will we see a new trade war unfold, or will companies adapt by reconfiguring supply chains and investing in cleaner production? https://lnkd.in/eAXFV9hc

A perfect storm is forming in the metals industry: ➡️ President Trump just announced 25% #tariffs on #steel and #aliminium entering the US ➡️ the EU’s #CBAM is becoming fully operational, with fees for high-carbon goods in play as of 2026 ➡️ carbon-intensive products are facing unprecedented scrutiny from stakeholders. Here, our COO & Co-founder Roheet Shah takes a look at recent updates and offers an analysis on what the combined effect of US tariffs and EU import duties might have on the #metals sector.

IE Week is around the corner, and we’re ready to dive into some of the biggest shifts shaping the energy sector in 2025. We’re looking forward to discussing topics including: → The expanding scope of carbon pricing – more markets, higher costs, and new supply chain implications → Mandatory corporate reporting – CSRD, ISSB, and other major compliance hurdles → Product intensity mandates – how emissions limits on energy products are reshaping trade and investment → Human rights & sustainability due diligence – why regulatory compliance is about more than just carbon → Finance’s growing role in carbon accountability – the shift towards emissions-based lending and risk pricing The energy transition is happening now. We’re pleased to share insights to help energy traders and executives navigate the road ahead. #IEWeek #EnergyTransition #CarbonAccounting #SustainableFinance

📢 Manufacturers exporting to the EU are drastically underprepared for CBAM. Here are a few steps manufacturers can take to take control of future #CBAM costs and price deals properly for their EU customers: ✅ Prepare CBAM installation data with a default value share below 20% ✅ Assess supplier emissions intensities and validate data accuracy ✅ Optimise procurement for low-carbon inputs to reduce CBAM exposure ✅ Account for carbon pricing correctly to prevent overpayment ✅ Verify carbon data early to strengthen customer confidence ✅ Develop decarbonisation strategies to reduce embedded emissions CBAM Certificates may still be a year away, but you need data now in order to forecast and plan for the impact that CBAM taxes will have on your business. Manufacturers that act now will secure a stronger position in the low-carbon economy. 💪