EU CBAM costs overstated by more than half, says think tank

Published 23:01 on October 15, 2025 / Last updated at 16:22 on October 15, 2025 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe), International (CBAM & Tariffs), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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A climate think tank has unveiled a new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) simulator, finding that expected costs for affected countries are some 56% lower than most current estimates.
A climate think tank has unveiled a new EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) simulator, finding that expected costs for affected countries are some 56% lower than most current estimates.


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