Master Your Data for CBAM 2026: Hands-On Workshop for the Definitive Regime

Beginning 1 January 2026, the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) enters its definitive regime, marking a major shift from transitional reporting to full operational compliance. Importers of CBAM‑covered goods now face mandatory authorization, verified emissions data requirements, and certificate‑based financial obligations designed to align the carbon cost of imports with the EU Emissions Trading System. As these new rules take effect, organizations must elevate their data management capabilities to ensure accurate emissions reporting, seamless coordination with suppliers, and full readiness for annual certificate surrender obligations beginning with 2026 imports.

This workshop empowers participants to master the data foundations needed for a smooth transition into CBAM’s definitive phase. Through guided exercises and practical frameworks, attendees will learn how to structure, validate, and operationalize emissions data in line with the EU’s updated technical and procedural requirements. Whether you are managing supply chain data, preparing emission calculations, or designing compliance workflows, this session provides the actionable insights needed for your organization to navigate CBAM with confidence.

Agenda:

1. Pre-Class:
   • Date: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
   • Time & Duration: 3 -4 pm (1 hour ONLINE session via Microsoft TEAMS)
   • Content: Briefing session on what data you will need to collect before class
2. Day 1:
   • Date: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
   • Time: 09:30 am to 5:00 pm
   • Rundown:
     • 0945 – 1015: Introduction
     • 1015 – 1100: CBAM rules and roles in detail
     • 1100 – 1200: CBAM methodology briefing and comparisons to other methodologies
     • 1200 – 1330: Lunch
     • 1330 – 1500: CBAM methodology details - conceptual
     • 1500 – 1630: CBAM methodology details - hands-on (part 1): data collection and cleaning
     • 1630 – 1700: Q&A
   • Note: Attendants are expected to apply the learning to their own scenario, collect data, and provide feedback the next day
3. Day 2:
   • Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
   • Time: 09:30 am to 5:00 pm
   • Rundown:
     • 0945 – 1030: Sharing session of data collected
     • 1030 – 1200: CBAM methodology details - hands-on (part 2): data aggregation, calculation, and reporting
     • 1200 – 1330: Lunch
     • 1330 – 1430: Free allocation allowance (FAA), Emission report (ER), reporting registry, and CBAM certificates
     • 1430 – 1600: Monitoring plan (MP, previously “Monitoring methodology document” MMD) and verification
     • 1600 – 1630: Outlook to future product sustainability conformance, learning resources
     • 1630 – 1700: Q&A

Details:

• Venue: Training Room, SGS Head Office (Units 303 & 305, 3/F, Building 22E, Phase 3, Hong Kong Science Park, Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, Hong Kong / Map)
• Language: English (supplemented with Chinese materials)
• Fee: HK$ 6000 per person (20% discount for 2 or more persons from the same company)

Who should attend?

This workshop is designed for import compliance teams, sustainability, ESG, and supply chain professionals responsible for meeting CBAM’s 2026 definitive‑regime requirements.